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Lake Chapman swimming beach
Sandy Creek Park, Athens, GeorgiaLake on Lake ChapmanDesignated swim area
Sandy Creek Park provides a designated swimming beach on Lake Chapman.
- Water
- Lake, Lake Chapman
- Entry
- $2 per person for ages 4–64
- Swim hours
- Open year-round during park hours
- Facilities
- Sand beach, designated swimming area
- Lifeguard
- No lifeguard
- Dogs
- No dogs on the beach or in the lake
- Managed by
- Athens-Clarke County
Getting there
Rules to know before you go
- Swim in the designated area only.
- Children must be supervised by an adult.
- No dogs on the beach or in the lake.
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Questions about Lake Chapman swimming beach
Can you swim at Lake Chapman swimming beach?
Yes. Swimming is allowed in the designated beach area at Sandy Creek Park. Swimming elsewhere on the lake is prohibited.
Does it cost anything to swim at Lake Chapman swimming beach?
$2 per person for ages 4–64
Are dogs allowed at Lake Chapman swimming beach?
No dogs on the beach or in the lake
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