John Tanner Park, formerly known as John Tanner State Park, is a Carroll County park located between Carrollton and Mount Zion. The park is named after John Tanner, a local businessman who operated the park from 1954 to 1971. He operated it as Tanner's Beach. The park itself is well known for its water-friendly recreation. It contains two lakes, one and the other , and the largest sand beach of any Georgia state park. There is also a walking and nature trail for land-dwellers. It became managed by Carroll County in 2010 and was purchased by Carroll County in 2013. Facilities 32 Tent/Trailer/RV Sites 4 Picnic Shelters 2 Group Shelters Pioneer Camping Group Lodge Motor Lodge Miniature Golf Course Events Junior Sportsman Bonanza in March. Halloween Heyday in October. A Very Carroll Christmas in December. References External links State parks of Georgia (U.S. state) Protected areas of Carroll County, Georgia