It’s almost summertime again! Once the bell rings on the last day of school, it’s not long before parents start looking for fun things to do to battle boredom in restless kiddos. If you’ve got a vacation planned (and here are some games that’ll help keep your family busy on a long road trip) and your summer travels take you to the beautiful scenic landscapes of Cloudland Canyon State Park or the popular Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee, then you’ll be just about a half hour or less from one of the country’s best family amusement parks: Lake Winnepesaukah, or Lake Winnie.
Just over the Tennessee-Georgia border in Rossville, Georgia, this longtime favorite has been delighting families for 100 years, since its opening in 1925. One side of the park is a traditional amusement park while the other is a water park called SOAKya. Best of all, there’s a train connecting the two sides, so if there are tired little legs (or big legs) in your group, you can have an easier time getting from one to the other.
Rides and attractions for all ages
Prices and guest amenities
As you know if you’ve taken kids to a theme park, it takes a lot of preparation to make sure everyone has a good time (so check out our guide to packing your backpack for a day at a theme park). Fortunately, Lake Winnie has lots of guest amenities that can help facilitate a fun and enjoyable trip. In the theme park, they offer single stroller rentals for $11.77, double stroller rentals for $16.05, and wheelchair rentals for $19.26 (all rentals add a $10 deposit that is refunded when you return the equipment). You can also rent a small locker for $8.00 (plus $10 refundable deposit).
If you’re spending the afternoon on the water park side, you can rent a big locker for $16.00 (plus the $10 refundable deposit). They also have cabana rentals for $129 (plus tax), which includes sunscreen, six bottles of water, and $6 in game cash. Daily ticket prices for 2025 are $31.95 (plus tax) per person, or $22.95 for children age 1 to 2 and for seniors age 65 and over. Season passes for 2025 are $99.99 plus tax per person. The park is generally open between May and October, but times and rides vary depending on the day. Be sure to check the Lake Winnie website before you buy tickets, as they frequently have new specials and discounts for every day of the week.
