Pond Rafting Experience 2025

06/28/2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET

Location

Sibley Pond
3760 Paper Mill Road SE
Marietta, GA 30067
United States of America

Summary

Park Ranger Jerry is offering Lekotek families a rafting experience at Sibley Pond (Sope Creek)! This is your opportunity to get out in the water and paddle around in a small quiet environment. We recommend children be 6 years or older to participate and all must wear life jackets. (life jackets will be provided--but you are welcome to bring your own)

Description

 

One of our Park Ranger friends is offering a rafting experience for Lekotek families at Sibley Pond / Sope Creek entrance of Chattahooche River National Recreation area.  This is a small shallow pond, perfect for a beginning experience in a raft.  Parents won't want to miss out on the fun, please plan to participate with your child(ren)!  Plan to join us for some great summer fun! 

 

 

Important Information:

  • Access to the pond can be wheelchair/walker accessible (families needing access will be permitted to drive down to the pond) however, the rafts cannot accommodate wheelchairs and walkers.  Participants will sit directly in the raft.  The raft does not provide supported sitting.  
  • Children should be 5 years or older to participate (or contact us to determine if we have a life jacket to fit).
  • There are no restrooms on site.  Terrell Mill Park is about 1 mile away and has restrooms.
  • Life Vests must be worn by all participants when in the Raft  (provided by the park--Please bring your own if you have U.S. Coast Guard approved life jackets)
  • You may want bug spray, sunscreen, shade hat, and a camera to capture the fun!
  • Feel free to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy after the rafting fun.
  • Directions--The GPS Coordinates for the park entrance are 33.9383388888889,-84.443875. The Google map link for driving directions is http://google/maps/Q0dm9    The least accurate is the street address for the entrance, which is: 3760 Paper Mill Road SE, Marietta, GA 30067.

This event is free!  Space is limited, Please Register.