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State Parks

Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park
2459-A Highway 280 West • Cordele, GA 31015
229-276-2371, 800-864-PARK
Established as a memorial to U.S. veterans and one of Georgia's most popular state parks, this park has many features including a museum, a privately operated conference center with 78 lodge rooms, ten cottages, and a restaurant, an 18 hole golf course and pro shop, and access to the 8,700 acre Lake Blackshear. The SAM Shortline Excursion Train runs through the park on its way from Cordele to Plains. more... map

Lake Blackshear
Located on Highway 8 West
229-273-1668
Many types of rewarding activities are available at this 8,700 lake that is a paradise for fishing, water skiing, and paddling pleasures. map

Cordele Municipal Golf Course
238 Highway 359 • Cordele, GA 31015
229-271-2222
Established in 1925, this 18 hole, par 71 public golf course is one of the oldest in the region and the course plays 6,230 yards and offers a challenging, yet relaxing, day of golf for golfers of all skill levels. map
Falcon Run Golf Course
2078 Antioch Road • Cordele, GA 31015
Located at Highway 300 & Coney Road
229-535-GOLF
An 18 hole, par 72 semiprivate championship golf course that plays for 7,000 yards and includes a clubhouse, tennis courts, an outdoor pool, a well stocked pro shop, and other amenities you would expect along with a country club atmosphere. map
Pine Hills Country Club
15 Aberdeen Circle • Cordele, GA 31015
229-273-7474
This 18 hole, par 72 semiprivate championship golf course is nestled among 170 acres of beautiful lakes, wetland areas, and woodlands and was built on rolling terrain. Tree lined fairways and average size greens are featured and water hazards come into play on three holes. map

Red Pebble Farms
229-271-9990, 866-909-1200
Specializing in personalized hunts for deer, quail, and dove, this farm offers Southern style qualified hunting on nine hunting properties. Lodging is also available on site. more... map