Summer in the Peach State is hot. Is there anything better than beating the heat by escaping to a water park in Georgia? Yes, actually. You could go to a water park that’s also an amusement park. Our favorite amusement park in Georgia that fits this bill is Lake Winnepesaukah, which contains both a variety of family and thrill rides, but also has SOAKya Water Park, an aquatic adventure filled with a lazy river, water slides, and more. It’s tucked away just south of the state line with Tennessee, in the small town of Rossville, and is the perfect day trip for those looking to have a little fun in the sun but also a chance to cool off from the heat.
The name Lake Winnepesaukah is beautiful, and in case you were wondering, means “bountiful waters.” However, it’s also a bit of a mouthful, so the park is often referred to as Lake Winnie.
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Whatever you call it, this place is one of our favorite amusement parks in Georgia to visit in the summer. It opened in 1925 and has expanded greatly during its near-century of existence.
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In its early days, the park was much better known for its water attractions. At one time, it had the largest swimming pool in the southeastern U.S.
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Now, you can find both wet and dry fun at Lake Winnie. The park spans 80 acres, with 38 dry rides and seven water attractions.
Dre’Syd/Google Maps The section of the park that is devoted to water rides is known as SOAKya Water Park and covers five acres.
Cannon Ball is one of the park’s better-known rides and one of two roller coasters at Lake Winnie.
Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park/Google Maps This historic wooden coaster was built in 1967.
Whether you’re looking for adrenaline rushes…
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…or prefer the gentle relaxation that comes from floating in a lazy river…
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Lake Winnepesaukah truly has it all!
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You can get more information about Lake Winnie and purchase tickets on the park’s website. Package deals that include both wet and dry rides are available.
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The section of the park that is devoted to water rides is known as SOAKya Water Park and covers five acres.
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This historic wooden coaster was built in 1967.
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Have you ever been to lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park in Georgia? Share your experiences in the comments!
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Address: Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park, 1730 Lakeview Dr, Rossville, GA 30741, USA
