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Welcome to Idlewilde Event Center at Indian Springs State Park

Conveniently located near I-75 in middle Georgia, Indian Springs is one of the oldest state parks in the United States and a popular spot for outdoor recreation.

Idlewilde Event Center at Indian Springs State Park is available for reservations. The name is derived from the majestic house on the property that serves as the park office and visitor center; and is on the National Historic Register. With another nod to past, the individual rooms in the center are even named after the historic hotels that once thrived in the village of Indian Springs. Idlewilde has 20,000 square feet of event space including a massive lake side porch with beautiful views of the water. With a capacity of 500 people, Idlewilde can accommodate a variety of events, from birthday parties and family reunions, to weddings and corporate retreats. Additional features include a catering kitchen and audio visual capabilities in every room.

For inquiries or to join the Idlewilde Event Center waiting list, please contact us on 470-707-8071.

  • Operated by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources
  • Available event hours: 8:00AM – 10:00PM
  • Total footprint 19,557 square feet
  • Opened September 2018

 

Field Trips at Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites

For generations, Georgia’s children have enjoyed learning at our state parks and historic sites. We make field trips memorable and fun. Our rangers and historians are dedicated to teaching about their sites, and many of our parks and historic sites provide educational material that can be used at home or in the classroom.

Looking to meet a specific standard? Interested in learning about life-cycles? Use the search box at the top of this website or go to our search page.

To make a field trip reservation, contact the site directly.

School Programs Correlated with Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE)

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Many of our State Parks and Historic Sites offer school programs correlated with the Georgia Department of Education’s science and social science standards. Georgia's State Parks and Historic Sites provide unique settings that bring your classroom studies to life. From Civil War sites and historic homes to longleaf pine forests and salt marshes we have the cultural and natural resources that will make science and social science studies real for your students. Most sites offer school programs, and many have correlated their programs with the Department of Education's Georgia Standards of Excellence. Several parks and historic sites have museums or interpretive centers as well as videos about their sites. A few sites do not have the staff to conduct group programs but they do welcome field trips provided you have your own leaders. For added convenience, picnic areas, restrooms, bus parking and vending machines are often available.

Planning Your Visit

  • Winter is the easiest time to schedule field trips since spring and fall are exceptionally busy.
  • Make reservations at least 2 weeks in advance and confirm the day before.
  • Rates and programs are subject to change, so ask questions and be specific about your group's needs.
  • Ask if all amenities you plan to use will be available. Sites typically offer picnic areas, vending machines, gift shops, restrooms and bus parking. Some activities like mini-golf may be seasonal.
  • To ensure a quality visit for all guests, please clean up after your group. This is especially important in picnicking and group camping areas.