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South Shore Park (4555 Ragsdale Rd)
4.1★ · 178 Google ratings · Acworth, Georgia
✓ Good for kids✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
Reported adequate
Walk
0.9 miles · 20 min
Restrooms
Yes
Cost
Paid parking
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
150 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Thu 6pm
Map of South Shore Park (4555 Ragsdale Rd)
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 6 visitors · 2016–2026
Best for kayak launches
Multiple reviewers praise the easy water access and gentle launch area for kayaks and paddleboards with minimal damage risk.
Weekdays less crowded
One reviewer noted the beach is quieter on weekdays compared to the popular park across the lake.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2016–2026
Parking costs $10 year-round
The fee applies every day now, not just weekends as it once did, making short trips less economical.
Expect maintenance issues
Reviewers report overgrown grass, dirty porta-potties, potholes in the road, and litter despite the entrance fee.
Small beach area fills quickly
The swimming area is only about 50 feet long and can reach capacity on busy days, forcing visitors away.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
75°F · clear
Wind
4 mph from the ESE
UV index
8 peak today
Last updated Sep 4, 10:23 AM.
Crowds
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📍 4555 Ragsdale Rd, Acworth, GA 30101
🌊 Water 0.9 miles away, about 20 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at South Shore Park?
450 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 6 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does South Shore Park have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is South Shore Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Thu 6pm and the busiest at Sat 6pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
