Historic OldTown Conyers

. Dr. W.D. Conyers, a local banker and a director of the railroad, was responsible for acquiring the land which made the railroad connection possible, and his efforts were rewarded when the railroad officials named the watering station, which was where the present depot is, "Conyers Station". The first train stopped in Conyers in 1845 and just nine years later Conyers became incorporated with its city limits forming a circle one mile in diameter around the depot.

Present day OldTown remains one of Conyers' greatest assets. The shops, businesses, and restaurants in OldTown keep the area full of life while preserving its vivid history. The Pavilion is a recent addition to this area and plays host to the Downtown Summer Series as well as private functions. The Old Town Pavilion, located at 949 North Main Street, is an 80 X 80 square ft. outdoor covered facility available for individuals, groups and corporate functions. Situated in the heart of the Old Town Conyers business district, the Pavilion is the perfect location for receptions, reunions, weddings, business outings and cultural events. It is adjacent to the beautiful Lewis Vaughn Botanical Garden and offers restroom facilities. In the winter months, the Old Town Pavilion is transformed into a winter wonderland when it is converted into an ice skating rink! For additional information on reserving the Pavilion, please call the Conyers Welcome Center at (770) 602-2606.

Shopping in Old Town is truly an experience! Gifts for all ages can be discovered in the shops along Center and Commercial Streets. With stores that specialize in everything from nature to charming bookstores, coffee houses and antique shops, Old Town has it all. Old Town's character and history will be preserved for generations to come as part of the unique history and appeal of Conyers.

Panola

Available year-round are two self-guided nature trails or join park staff for a 3.5 mile guided hike to the conservation area Tuesday through Sunday by reservation only. Call (770) 389-7801 to schedule a guided hike.

The Park offers an annual calendar of events along with an interpretative center with live exhibits, including bees, bats, snakes and turtles. There are picnic facilities and four shelters along with a large playground.

Dedicated in 1980 by the National Park Service as a National Natural Landmark, Panola Mountain is the only major granite mountain in this region that remains in an unquarried and natural state.

Big Haynes Creek Nature Center
173 acres of the Georgia International Horse Park have been designated as a nature preserve devoted to the preservation and study of native plants and wildlife. An interactive learning center is planned, surrounded by trails and gardens. The preserve will feature 1.4 miles of riding trails, 2.6 miles of mulched walking trails, a native plant garden and wildflower meadow, an endangered plant species protection area, outdoor teaching theaters, an elevated boardwalk through wetlands, canoe trails, picnic areas and an area for primitive camping. 

Randy Poynter Lake at Black Shoals Park

In addition to drinking water, Randy Poynter Lake provides a number of recreational activities for the citizens of Rockdale and other areas, including fishing, boating, canoeing, picnicking and hiking.

A Veteran's Memorial Park is under way at the park. For further information on the Georgia Veteran's Memorial Park, please visit their web site at www.walkofheroes.com.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has repeatedly stocked the lake with large mouth bass, assorted bream and catfish species for sport fishing.

Because Randy Poynter Lake is a drinking water reservoir, every precaution must be taken to ensure the water is kept as clean and safe as possible. No gasoline motors of any kind will be permitted on the water and personal docks by lake residents will be prohibited. It has been demonstrated that these practices often degrade water quality, which results in higher treatment costs to the consumer.

Rockdale County has implemented a 150-foot natural undisturbed buffer around the reservoir and restricted all new development to a 3-acre minimum lot size. These additional restrictions will minimize overland pollution into the reservoir and also keep treatment costs low.

Further questions about the reservoir water quality can be addressed to Rockdale Water Resources at (770) 918-6535, and Rockdale County Parks and Recreation can address questions regarding recreational opportunities at (770) 785-5922. Click here for a tour of the park. 

Georgia International Horse Park
It's easy to see why horse lovers, golfers, mountain bike enthusiasts and festival attendees have such great things to say about their experiences at the Georgia International Horse Park. With state-of-the-art facilities, multi-intensity level trails for bike and horse riding, a regionally renowned on-site caterer, Proof of the Pudding, a friendly and helpful staff and a perfect location just 25 minutes from downtown Atlanta, the GeorgiaI nternational Horse Park has something for everyone all in one place. It's horses and more, so make your way to the greatest multi-use facility in the South, and you'll see why we call the Georgia International Horse Park a world-class facility, groomed for greatness.

An Olympic Legacy

The Georgia International Horse Park (GIHP) was a key addition to the city and was built as the site of equestrian events during the 1994 Olympic Games in Atlanta. The park is open year-round and hosts a variety of events nearly every day of the year. Though it initially hosted primarily equestrian and mountain biking events, the park´s annual calendar has expanded to include concerts, fairs, festivals, road races, rodeos, hot air balloon races, corporate outings and more. In addition, the GIHP includes a 160-acre nature preserve called the Big Haynes Creek Nature Center and an apartment complex called Keswick Village. Arnold Palmer designed the Cherokee Run Golf Club at the Park. As the home of this world-class club as well as the new Hawthorn Suites & Golf Resorts, the GIHP certainly lives up to its promise: "Horses and More."

One of Atlanta's greatest legacies of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games is the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers. Here, champion athletes from around the world came to compete in equestrian, mountain biking and modern pentathlon events, and equestrian events for the Paralympic Games. Considered by many to be one of Atlanta's most successful post-Olympic venues, the sprawling 1,400-acre Horse Park is a hub of activity for equestrian and mountain biking events, golf, festivals, concerts and more.

The Georgia International Horse Park is home to:
77-suite Hawthorn Suites Golf Resort 
Cherokee Run Golf Club designed by golfing great Arnold Palme 
Mountain biking trails
Horse trails

Please visit the Georgia International Horse Park website, to learn more about our city's Olympic
treasure.

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