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D.A.R.E. Power Park The pl ace to go for those in the know Six miles west of Dadeville, down the •Public restrooms wooded, rolling Young's Ferry Road, hides a •Park attendants sandy beach cove known as D.A.R.E. Power •Grills Park that is dotted with shaded pavilions, •Picnic tables picnic tables and open charcoal grills. •Pavilions Despite its seclusion, the park is a popular spot for locals and in-the-know •Docks Despite the bells and whistles, its steady passersby – both by vehicle and vessel – to draw of visitors and location just off Lake take a break, stretch their legs and enjoy Martin's main channel, the park maintains the serene nature that envelops the Lake a secluded feel, sheltered from the main- Martin shoreline. channel bustle behind an uninhabited "We developed the park in 1997 in cooperation with the local community island. For more information about D.A.R.E. and as a part of the Martin license," says Power Park or to reserve park pavilions, Sheila Smith, team leader for Alabama contact the park office at 256-825-8386 or Power's Shoreline Management Team. "We the Lake Martin Shoreline Management even partnered with the Drug Awareness Office at 256-825-0053. Resistance Education (D.A.R.E) programs for fourth-grade students at four Tallapoosa County schools on a contest to let students name the park." The 30-acre park is one of the largest managed by Alabama Power and boasts a number of amenities for visitors by road and water. They include: •Amphitheater P a r k A c c e ss M ay 1 – M emorial Day: Weekend access M emorial Day – L abor Day: 7-day-a-week access Hours : 9 a .m. to 8 p.m. — Br andon Glover •Beach Find more details on the other parks on Alabama Power lakes, including D.A.R.E. Power Park, by visiting Alabama Power's NewsCenter. •Boat launch news.alabamapower.com/ Inset: Photo by Joe DeSciose — D.A.R.E. Power Park offers many amenities, including a beach, amphitheater and boat launch. Right: Photo by Joe DeSciose — Friends play with a kite at D.A.R.E Power Park on Lake Martin. 20 S hor el i ne s | 2013 Vol:2

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