Laura S. Walker State Park

Laura S. Walker State Park
Laura Walker State Park
Laura S. Walker State Park
Map showing the location of Laura S. Walker State Park
Map showing the location of Laura S. Walker State Park
Location in Georgia
Map showing the location of Laura S. Walker State Park
Map showing the location of Laura S. Walker State Park
Location in United States
LocationWare County, Georgia
Nearest cityWaycross, Georgia
Coordinates31°08′31″N 82°13′01″W / 31.142°N 82.217°W / 31.142; -82.217
Area626 acres (253 ha)
Established1937
Governing bodyGeorgia Department of Natural Resources

Laura S. Walker State Park is a 626-acre (253 ha) state park in the U.S. state of Georgia. Located near Hoboken and the Okefenokee Swamp, the park is named after Laura S. Walker, a Georgia writer, teacher, civic leader, and naturalist (she is most famous as the latter). The park's location near the Okefenokee makes it home to many exotic plant and animal species, including alligators, great blue herons, and pitcher plants. The park includes a 120-acre (49 ha) lake and a championship 18-hole golf course with a pro shop.