Amerson Water Works Park - 180 acres of this land is a passive park. It is sprawling park with woods, wetlands and meadows. Enjoy the playground, canoe launch and nature hiking trails. Phone: 478-722-9909 - Address: 2600 Riverview Road, Macon, Georgia
Arrowhead Park - Enjoy clean, spacious Camping and RV sites and beach. Campsites that can accommodate tent or RV campers withfull electrical and water hook-ups, as well as disposal stations for sanitary purposes. Lakefront or lakeview sites are available along with boat ramps, beach, clean bath facilities, coin operated laundries and a full-time staff of park rangers for your convenience and safety. The campgrounds also offer permanent charcoal grills and picnic tables for campers. The site can accomodate any size recreational vehicle. The park offers a small swimming beach and children’s playground near the campground. Seasonal operation. Call for days and hours open. Phone: 478-935-2302 - Location: 2850 Arrowhead Dr, Lizella, GA 31052
Becky Cummings Park - Neighborhood park with a playground, multipurpose court and open space for children to play. Phone: 478-751-9280 - Location: Atkins Drive and Hardy Pl., Macon, Georgia
Bloomfield Community Center, Park and Pool - County park featuring sports fields, basketball courts & a swimming pool. Swimming events, softball and baseball leagues. The center is busy during summer months with the Macon Waves swimming competitions. It also has an indoor gym, picnic shed, playgrounds, walking trails, and extensive softball and baseball fields. Other amenities include: picnic areas - shelter, playground, restrooms, tennis courts, trails, volleyball courts, rental opportunities, League Play, lake and pool.
The Swimming area has many amenities and programs. There is a Lifeguard On Duty. Showers and Locker Rooms included. The activities offered are Lap Swimming, Swim School, and Private Swim Lessons. The equipment are the Diving Board (Spring), Kick Boards, Water Slide, Pulling Gear, Backstroke Flags and Lane Lines.
Park is an alcohol and drug free facilities by City Ordinance. Open Mon-Fri at 12noon - 8pm. Phone: 478-781-6000 -Address: 4115 Lions Place, Macon GA 31206
Central City Park - Noted for the annual Georgia State Fair in September, the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. It has a 7 field softball complex and Luther Williams Baseball Stadium. The Park is utilized year-round for picnics, birthday parties, family reunions, class reunions, company-group outings, concerts, festivals, walks, and many other events. The Park has picnic shelters, playgrounds, walking trail, open space, picnic tables and grills, gazebo, buildings for rent, midway area, a 7 field softball complex and Luther Williams baseball field. Motor coach parking available and handicap accessible. Central City Skatepark offers Skateboarding and In-Line Skating. Easily accessible with strollers and wheelchairs. Leashed pets are welcome. Open year-round from sunrise to sunset. Phone: 478-751-9280 - Location: 150 Willie Smokie Glover Blvd., Macon, Georgia
Cherry Street Plaza - Small City Park with concrete area. Good for walking and handicap accessibility. It is located at Cherry St. and 5th Street, Macon, Georgia
Claystone Park Offers clean, spacious campsites that can accommodate tent or RV campers on scenic Lake Tobesofkee. Campsites are paved and will accomodate any size recreational vehicle. Available for public rentals, an enclosed, climate controlled pavilion with a beautiful view of the beach and lake. The pavilion is a popular site for business meetings, family reunions and private parties. Park features covered picnic pavilions, clean and well maintained grounds and ample restroom facilities. Claystone has large beaches and children's playgrounds. Open: Year round. Phone: 478-474-8770 - Address: 6600 Moseley Dixon Rd, Macon, GA 31220 - Park Map
Confederate Monument - The marble statue, which was erected in 1879, represents those killed during the Civil War from 1861-1865. Located at Second St. and Cotton Ave., Macon, GA
Coleman Hill Park - Enjoy this charming park with the River Walk, beautiful Magnolia trees and a nice walking area that is handicapped accessible. It's a premier park for concerts, events and weddings because of its location and the scenic view of downtown Macon. It has lots of open space and a small band stand for performances. Also has picnic areas and rental opportunities. Phone: 478-751-5429 - Address: 285 Spring St, Macon, GA 31201
Daisy Park - Neighborhood park with picnic area and shelter, and several Basketball Courts with benches. Phone: 478-751-9280 - Located: At the intersection of Forsyth Street and Orange Street across from the Medical Center.
East Macon Park - Community Center - Meeting rooms, game room, gym, playground, outdoor basketball court, swimming pool withwaterslide, tennis courts, picnic sheds, hiking and biking trail, BMX Dirt Bike course, tennis courts and picnic sheds. The only park in Bibb County that offers facilities that are specifically designed for cycling and hiking. The park operates a BMX bike trail and BMX Dirt Bike course for people interested in what has now become known as Extreme Sports, or it can be used for novice level use. The park also has a nature trail that can be used for nature hiking or biking. Phone: 478-751-9271 - Address: 3326 Ocmulgee E Blvd. Macon, Georgia 31217
Filmore Mallard Thomas, Sr. Park - The site of the old Durr's Lake skating rink and bowling ally and features a 10 acre fishing pond. It is the future location of a Community Center for the Bellevue neighborhood with a playground for children, picnic tables and grills, basketball courts and trails. Phone: 478-751-9280 - Located on Log Cabin Drive, Macon, Georgia
Fort Hawkins - Macon's Birthplace - Note: Open by appointment only Things To Do and History: Established in 1806 by President Thomas Jefferson and Indian Agent Col. Benjamin Hawkins as an official U.S. Army Fort and Indian Factory for trading and meeting with Native Americans. It overlooked the ancient Indian Mounds of the "Old Fields" held sacred by the Muskogee Creek Nation, the Ocmulgee River, the Lower Creek Pathway that became the Federal Road connecting Washington, D.C. to Mobile and New Orleans, and the future site of Macon founded across the river 17 years later.
Fort Hawkins played an important role in Native Relations and Homeland Security as the gateway to the west in our Nation's rapidly expanding frontier. Andrew Jackson visited the Fort and used it successfully as a staging area for the War of 1812's Battle of New Orleans as well as the Creek and Seminole Wars. After the frontier moved further westward and Macon was founded in 1823, the Fort was decommissioned in 1828.
Since then, Macon has strived to preserve this important national and local historical landmark as evidenced by impassioned pleas in the local paper beginning in 1828 and continuing throughout the years. In the 1930's due to the efforts of the Nathaniel Macon Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, a replica of Fort Hawkins southeastern blockhouse was reconstructed on the exact site of the original using some of the fort's original stones in the basement section. The Fort originally had a tall log palisade surrounding a 1- 2 acre complex complete with many living and working quarters as well as another blockhouse on the northwest corner.
Archaeological evidence conducted in 2005 by the Fort Hawkins Commission has further proven that Fort Hawkins is indeed a "national treasure." The Commission is dedicated to study this rich archaeological resource carefully with the dream of rebuilding the historic fort and providing further education through living history about this important part of early American history. The Commission opens the blockhouse throughout the year for special events and hosts a patriotic 4th of July Celebration every year. Open By Appointment. Rental and tours opportunities. Phone: 478-742-3003 - Location: Emery Highway @ Fort Hill & Maynard Sts.
Frank Johnson Recreation Center - Community Center with meeting rooms, game room, gym, swimming pool, playground, tennis courts, baseball field, outdoor basketball courts, and picnic shed. Phone: 478-751-9274 - Address: 2227 Mercer University Dr., Macon, Georgia 31204
Freedom Park - Community Center - Meeting rooms, game room, gym, swimming pool, Liberty Lake, baseball-softball fields, tennis courts, outdoor basketball courts, walking trail and picnic trail. Call for hours. Phone: 478-751-9248 - Address: 3301 Roff Ave., Macon GA 31204
Gateway Park - A part of the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail. It is one of the premier downtown parks for walks, weddings, and other special events. There is an interactive water
fountain for children as well as an overlook/bandstand that looks out over the Ocmulgee River. Jazz on the Dock is a very popular program that has been anchored at Gateway Park. Other amenities include picnic aras and rental opportunities. Phone: 478-477-3232 - Located at Riverside Datt Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Macon, Georgia 31201
Henderson Stadium - 8400 Seating Capacity, 500 parking spaces, regulation size grass-surface football field, locker rooms, teams, showers and restrooms. Phone: 478-765-8550 Address: 2172 Anthony Road, Macon, Georgia 31204
Henry Burns Park - Tennis court, 2 playgrounds, swing sets, other play equipment for kids and picnic areas. Rental Opportunities. Phone: 478-751-9280 - Address: 3264 Ingleside Ave, Macon, GA 31204
Jackson Springs Park - Passive park with benches, flower garden, picnic areas, trails and a stream running along side. It will be connected to the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail through a trail leading from the park to the OHT by way of Glenridge Ct. Address: 998 Nottingham Drive in the Shirley Hills neighborhood, Macon, Georgia 31211
John Drew Smith Tennis Center - A 24 hard-court lighted complex that has hosted numerous tennis tournaments from City championships to professional tour events. The facility is noted as one of the top 25 public municipal facilities in the nation by Tennis magazine and the United States Tennis Association. The Center offers everything for the tennis enthusiast from lessons to novice tournaments to USTA rated leagues. There is a nominal charge to use the courts. A professional staff is there waiting to help you. Hours may vary according to seasonal demand. Call forhours, fees and more info. Phone: 478-474-5075 - Address: 3280 North Ingle Place, Macon, Georgia 31210
Lake Tobesofkee Recreation Area - Nearly 1,800 acres in size. The 6-mile long lake has 35 miles of shoreline that hold the promise of largemouth, striped and hybrid bass, crappie and catfish. Located just outside Macon's city limits, Lake Tobesofkee is a year-round recreation area covering nearly 1800 acres with 35 miles of shoreline. Three parks, each with a white sandy beach offer such activities as swimming, fishing, boating, tennis, a children's playground, boat ramps, camping, water skiing, sailing, picnic areas, and an enclosed party pavilion. Two of the parks (Claystone & Arrowhead) offer campsites with modern conveniences. Pets are allowed. Open year-round. Phone: 478-474-8770 - Address: 6600 Mosley Dixon Rd, Macon GA 31220
L. H. Williams Community School Center - Community School with gym, playground, tennis courts, outdoor basketball courts, and picnic shed. Phone: 478-751-7036 - Address: 325 Pursley Street, Macon, Georgia 31201
Luther Williams Field - T-ball field, playground, picnic shelter, softball and baseball league play, park benches and grills and rental opportunities. Phone: 478-751-9280 - Address: 150 Willie Smokie Glover Dr, Macon, Georgia 31201
Macon-Bibb Senior Center -Meeting rooms, game room, computer lab, arts & craft room, and administrative offices. Must be 55 or older to participate at this center. Phone: 478-751-2792 - Address: 1283 Adams St, Macon, Georgia
Mattie Hubbard Jones Park - A playground, tennis courts, picnic shelter, tennis courts, basketball court, restrooms, open space and rental opportunities. Phone: 478-751-9280 - Address: 1944 2nd Ave, Macon, GA 31201
Memorial Park - Community Center - Community Center with meeting rooms, game room, gym, swimming pool, outdoor basketball court, baseball field, playground and picnic shed. Phone: 478-751-9210 - Address: 2465 Second Street, Macon, Georgia
Murphy Park - Playground, swing set, open space and rental opportunities. Phone: 478-751-9280 - Located: 2245 Ingleside Ave, Macon, Georgia
North Macon Park - Community Center - Meeting rooms, game room, gym, playground, walking trail, baseball-softball fields, and picnic sheds. Phone: 478-477-8526 - Address: 815 N Macon Park Dr., Macon, Georgia 31210
Ocmulgee Heritage Trail - Fountains, Boat Launch, Canoe, Fishing, Picnic, Playgrounds, Running, Shelters, Trailheads, Swimming, Biking, Overlooks, bird watching , Parking, and Restrooms. The Ocmulgee Heritage Trail is the only riverside trail and park system in Middle Georgia. This trail provides a peaceful respite from the bustle of urban life. The Trail is also a cultural resource that connects people and places to celebrate our shared history of life along the Ocmulgee River. Many of our community’s historic treasures can be discovered along the Trail: the Ocmulgee National Monument, historic Rose Hill Cemetery and Macon’s original water works. Phone: 478-757-8226 - Address: 479 Cherry Street, Macon, Georgia 31201
Ocmulgee National Monument - From ice age to space age, it is a memorial to the relationship of people and natural resources in this corner of North America. We preserved a continuous record of human life in the SE from the earliest times to the present. Its more than 12,000 years of human diversity of natural and cultural resources combined that provides an abundance of reasons to visit. Click on link above for pictures and more information. Phone: 478-752-8257 - Address: Ocmulgee National Monument, 1207 Emery Hwy, Macon, GA
Rosa Jackson Park and Recreation Center - Meeting rooms, game room, playground, outdoor basketball court, and picnic shed. Phone: 478-751-9169 - Address: 1121 Maynard St, Macon, Georgia 31217
Sandy Creek Beach Park - Covered picnic pavilions, clean and well maintained grounds and ample restroom facilities. Sandy Beach Park has large beaches with a children’s playground. Sandy Beach also offers lighted tennis courts and a softball field for public use. The Beaches are topped with pure, white sand. Each beach is staffed with lifeguards during the summer season and Tobesofkee can boast of the largest and finest beaches outside the actual coast itself. Sandy Beach is the location of several special events throughout the year. These events include personal watercraft races, triathlons, relay for life events, concerts, and fireworks shows. Open: Sandy Beach is a seasonal day use park open generally Friday through Sunday from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Hours are from 9 am until 7 pm. Location: On Mosley Dixon Road near I-475, Macon, Georgia - Sandy Creek Beach Park Map
Tattnall Square Park - Tattnal Square Park is noted for its tranquil beauty in an historic intown neighborhood. The Park is utilized year-round by the citizens of Macon for picnicing, tennis, family reunions, class reunions, and other events. The Parks has picnic shelter, playgrounds, walking trail, restrooms, Tattnal Tennis Center, and extensive open space. Call for operating hours and program information. Phone: 478-751-9280 - Located: at at the intersections of Oglethorpe Street/College Street/Coleman Avenue/Adams Street, Macon, Georgia
Tattnall Square Tennis Center - Twelve lighted courts. Municipal park - city regulations apply. Call for rates and more information. Phone: 478-751-9196 or 478-954-6852 - Address: 1155 College St., Macon, Georgia
Third Street Park - A median park that used for numerous special events from the Cherry Blossom Festival to the Tour de Georgia, picnics, musical events or just for a leisurely stroll in downtown amist the many beautiful Yoshino Cherry trees. Rental opportunities available. Phone: 478-751-9280 - Located in downtown Macon between Cherry Street and Mulberry Street, Macon, Georgia
Unionville Park - Phone: 478-751-9274 - Address: 2227 Mercer University Dr, Macon, GA
Washington Park - Serenity with beautiful flower gardens, picnic areas, waterfall, water floom that surrounds the park and rental opportunities. Great for outdoor weddings just about every weekend out of the year. Phone: 478-751-9280 - Located: At the intersection of College Street and Magnolia Street, Macon, Georgia
