Richard B. Russell State Park
Park in Elbert County, Georgia, United States
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Richard B. Russell State Park is a 2,508 acres (10.15 km2) state park located on the shore of Richard B. Russell Lake in Elbert County, Georgia. The park features the 18-hole Arrowhead Golf Course, as well as picnic shelters and a swimming beach.
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| Location | Elbert County, Georgia, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 34°10′17″N 82°44′48″W |
| Area | 2,508 acres (10.15 km2) |
| Operator | Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites |
| Website | gastateparks |
Facilities
- 2,508 Acres
- 28 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites – cable TV hookups
- 17 Cottages
- Lake and Swimming Beach
- Rowing Area
- 3 Picnic Shelters
- Group Shelter
- 18-Hole Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course and Pro Shop
- 27-Hole Disc Golf Course
1996 Summer Olympics
The town of Elberton, Georgia and Elbert County contributed to the 1996 Summer Olympics by developing a facility to train at Lake Russell for athletes from Canada, the Czech Republic, Ireland, Japan, Moldavia, New Zealand, Russia, Sweden and the United States. Walter McNeely spear-headed the effort and was an Olympic Torchbearer in the 1996 Summer Olympics torch relay. A Pavilion at the Park is named in his memory.[1]
