The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) State Parks Division announced that Stephen C. Foster State Park will officially be renamed Okefenokee State Park, effective September 1, 2026. Located within the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, the state park serves as the Western Entrance to the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge and provides visitors with opportunities to experience North America’s largest blackwater swamp. Okefenokee State Park is also Georgia State Parks’ only International Dark Sky Park, providing visitors with an exceptional opportunity to experience the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge under some of the darkest skies in the state.

This Independence Day, Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites invites Georgians and visitors alike to celebrate a historic milestone: America’s 250th anniversary. Across the state, parks and historic sites will host a wide range of events honoring the nation’s founding, blending history, recreation and family-friendly fun.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), State Parks and Historic Sites Division, announces the recent recovery of a Native American artifact that was taken from Kolomoki Mounds State Park more than 50 years ago.

Roosevelt’s Little White House State Historic Site has received an Excellence in Rehabilitation Award from the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation for the comprehensive, multi-year restoration of the Roosevelt Warm Springs Pools. The pools at Warm Springs are a National Historic Landmark tied to President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s personal rehabilitation journey after his 1921 polio diagnosis.

For the first time ever, Georgians can show support for their State Parks and Historic Sites by purchasing a brand-new specialty license plate for vehicles or trailers!

Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites employees were honored this week during the 2026 Rangers Conference at Lanier Islands Resort. Assistant managers, interpretive rangers, maintenance rangers and golf superintendents participated in training sessions, team building, and seminars. An awards ceremony celebrated the efforts of those who make the 66 sites outstanding destinations for Georgia citizens and visitors.

On Thursday, January 15th, 2026, Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites invited the winners of its 2nd Annual High School Art Contest to display their artwork at the Georgia State Capitol Building in downtown Atlanta.

George T. Bagby State Park, located along the shores of Lake Walter F. George (also know as Lake Eufaula) in Southwest Georgia, celebrated renovations to its Visitor Center and the addition of overnight accommodations and new amenities for parkgoers. The ribbon-cutting ceremony brought together state and local leaders, including State Representative Gerald Greene who was instrumental in securing funding support through the legislature and Governor’s office.

Two Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites Administrators were recognized for their exceptional effort and visitor service during two Administrator Conferences. The first conference was held for the southern regions of the state at Jack Hill State Park on November 4th, and the second was held for the northern regions at Don Carter State Park on November 18th. Both featured guest speakers, Q+A discussions for critical administrative duties, team building sessions, and a division-wide update from Director Angie Johnson.

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