Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites
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This page was updated September 23, 2008


School Programs Correlated with Georgia Performance Standards (GPS)
Many of our State Parks and Historic Sites offer school programs correlated with the Georgia Department of Education’s new science and social science standards.

Welcome to Georgia's State Parks and Historic Sites,
Georgia's 48 State Parks and 15 State Historic Sites provide unique settings that bring your classroom studies to life.  From Civil War sites and historic homes to longleaf pine forests and salt marshes we have the cultural and natural resources that will make science and social science studies real for your students. Most sites offer school programs, and many have correlated their programs with the Department of Education's Georgia Performance Standards.  Several Parks and Historic sites have museums or interpretive centers as well as videos about their sites.  A few sites do not have the staff to conduct group programs but they do welcome field trips provided you have your own leaders. For added convenience, picnic areas, restrooms, bus parking and vending machines are often available.

Suggestions for a successful visit
Make reservations well in advance and confirm the day before. Winter is the easiest time to schedule field trips since spring and fall are exceptionally busy. Rates and programs are subject to change, so ask questions and be specific about your group's needs when making reservations. Ask if all facilities you intend to use are available at that time. If you are planning a recreational outing note that some activities such as mini-golf and canoe rental are seasonal, and some amenities may be closed for renovations.

To ensure a quality visit for all guests, please clean up after your group. This is especially important in picnicking and group camping areas.

Reservations
To make reservations for group programs and group camps, call the sites directly. State parks and historic sites are operated by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Additional educational programs are offered by the DNR's Wildlife Resources Division, 770-918-6400; Nongame Program, 912-994-1438; Coastal Resources Division, 912-264-7218; and Environmental Protection Division, 404-657-1638. We look forward to seeing you. Call us today!


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