A guide to Lake Peachtree: Battery Way Park, J.K. Chip Conner Island, boating and swimming rules, fishing, and Drake Field, City Hall and the library nearby.
Last checked Oct. 6, 2026. Rules, addresses and hours come from the city’s own pages, linked.
Lake Peachtree is the lake at the heart of Peachtree City, with wooded paths and small parks on its shores, a short ride from Drake Field, City Hall and the library on Willowbend Road. The city calls it “one of the City’s greatest amenities.” The catch for visitors: the lake is for Peachtree City residents and their accompanied guests. Peachtree City is in Fayette County.
Who to call
- Parks, Drake Field and rentals: Peachtree City Recreation and Special Events, 770-631-2525
- Library: M.T. Allen Memorial Library, 770-631-2520
- Report a problem on the lake or a path: the city’s Report a Problem page
- Emergency on the water: 911
On the lake
| Place | Address | What’s there | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Way Park and Boat Ramp | 110 Battery Way | Boat ramp, pier, picnic area, tot lot, portable toilet, swimming for residents | Sunrise to sunset |
| J.K. “Chip” Conner Island | Path south from 110 Battery Way | Footbridge, walking trail, shade trees, seating, fishing and swimming for residents | Sunrise to sunset |
| Ralph N. Jones Memorial Boat Ramp | Pinecrest Drive | Boat ramp (no gas motors), fishing for residents, picnic tables | Dawn to dusk |
Battery Way Park has views of the lake from the shore and the pier, and sits on one of the city’s favorite paths, according to the city’s Battery Way page.
J.K. “Chip” Conner Island, the former Spyglass Island, was only reachable by water until a 2017 SPLOST project added a pedestrian bridge and a trail around it. The city renamed it on May 31, 2026, for Chip Conner, Peachtree City’s third mayor. Park at Battery Way and follow the path south, according to the island’s city page.
Lake rules
From the city’s lakes and fishing page:
- Residents and guests only. Lake Peachtree and the city ponds are owned by the city and reserved for Peachtree City residents and their accompanied guests.
- Swimming is allowed from the Battery Way launch. Swimmers may not be visible to boaters; more than 100 feet from shore, use a safety boat or a highly visible flotation device.
- Boats: non-gasoline boats launch at Battery Way or Pinecrest. Gas motors are banned except for residents between the western shore and Hip Pocket Road who meet Lake Peachtree Association requirements and carry its sticker. Apart from lakefront owners and those with vested rights, power boats are limited to electric fishing motors of 3 hp or less. All boats need state registration, and operators must follow Georgia DNR rules on life jackets and ages.
- Fishing is allowed with a state fishing license for anyone 16 and older. Removing grass carp (Amur), the long, silver-gray fish that can reach 35 pounds, is prohibited.
- No commercial activity, including sailing or ski lessons and paddle boat or canoe rental.
- In all parks: no alcohol, pets on a leash unless posted, and clean up after them.
Not a resident? Lake Kedron, owned by Fayette County, is open to the public for electric boats from the launch on Peachtree Parkway North, with no swimming. Lake McIntosh is a county lake for Fayette County residents, with a launch on TDK Boulevard.
Around the lake: the city center
Peachtree City’s civic buildings sit together on Willowbend Road, a short ride from the lake:
- Drake Field, 155 Willowbend Road: the city’s event lawn, home to Hometown Holiday, the Fall Festival and Movie Night, Family Football Saturdays and the Night Market. Its path access point has a public bike repair stand and air pump. Sunrise to sunset.
- City Hall, 151 Willowbend Road, with its fountain.
- M.T. Allen Memorial Library, 201 Willowbend Road: open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; closed Sunday.
- Village Green Disc Golf Course, 204 Willowbend Road: nine holes across from the library, which lends discs free to PINES card holders.
- All Children’s Playground, Picnic Park, 157 Willowbend Road.
The lake also hosts the swim leg of the Tri-PTC adult triathlon, which in 2026 ran on Aug. 29, with the bike and run at Drake Field and City Hall, according to the city’s events calendar.
Getting there
By golf cart or bike, the shared-use paths reach the lake and Willowbend Road from across the city; see our walking and biking trails guide. By car, park at Battery Way, City Hall or the All Children’s Playground lot.
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Frequently asked questions
Can anyone use Lake Peachtree?
No. Lake Peachtree and the city’s ponds are owned by the city and reserved for Peachtree City residents and their accompanied guests, the city says. Lake Kedron, owned by Fayette County, is open to the public.
Can you swim in Lake Peachtree?
Residents and their accompanied guests may swim from the public boat launch on Battery Way. Beyond 100 feet from shore, swimmers need a safety boat or a highly visible flotation device.
Are gas boats allowed on Lake Peachtree?
Generally no. Non-gasoline boats launch from Battery Way or the Ralph N. Jones Memorial Boat Ramp on Pinecrest Drive. The exception is residents between the western shore and Hip Pocket Road who meet Lake Peachtree Association requirements. Other power boats are limited to electric fishing motors of 3 hp or less, except for lakefront owners and those with vested rights.
What is J.K. Chip Conner Island?
The former Spyglass Island in Lake Peachtree, renamed in 2026 for Chip Conner, Peachtree City’s third mayor. A pedestrian bridge and walking trail make it a small park; park at 110 Battery Way and follow the path south.
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