Lake Park, Georgia, located 14 miles south of Valdosta, was conceived in 1886 when Lawrence A. Wisenbaker gave the right-of-way through his farm to the Georgia Southern & Florida Railroad. Mr. Wisenbaker and a group of leading citizens from other towns around Georgia formed the Lake Park Improvement Company, which laid plans for the proposed town.

Lake Park was incorporated in 1890 and named so because of the many beautiful lakes in the region. Lake Park residents enjoy fishing, boating and sailing year-round in its temperate climate, as well as golfing on the popular Francis Lake Golf Club. Shopping is also a year-round favored activity with the convenient location of the Lake Park Outlet stores and Farm House Plaza, which also includes an antiques mall, both located directly off I-75 on exit 5.

Community comes together often in Lake Park with celebrations on the Fourth of July and a Christmas Festival and Parade. The always enjoyable Christmas at the Lakes displays beautifully lighted Christmas trees floating on area lakes during the holiday season. The “Life After Fifty” committee of the Lake Park Area Chamber of Commerce puts on dances, meet and greets and other social events in the area.

Lake Park has numerous hotels and restaurants and is becoming a mecca for family reunions and other gatherings. Several caterers operate in the area and local attractions like Wild Adventures and Grassy Pond are favorites. Another jewel in Lake Park's community crown is the South Lowndes Recreational Complex with baseball, softball, football and soccer fields for area youth - complete with a pavilion.

For additional information, go online to lakeparkga.com or visit the Lake Park Historical Society and Museum at 300 Railroad Ave. in Lake Park.

Click here for an interactive map of Lowndes County including Lake Park & Valdosta