Macon-Bibb County

Celebrate Earth Day with a fun and educational day at the park! The Macon-Bibb County Earth Day Celebration is happening at Amerson River Park (2551 Pierce Dr. N) this year on Saturday, April 20, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Activities will be held on the great lawn behind the playground area. “We are so excited to again have a fun […]

On Thursday, September 17, the Georgia Water Coalition presented Macon-Bibb County with its Clean 13 Award for Amerson River Park. The presentation can be watched by clicking here. During the presentation, you’ll hear the history of how the improved Amerson River Park was created, how many people and organizations came together to create this beautiful […]

The Georgia Water Coalition, the state’s leading water protection coalition, released its third annual Clean 13 Report on Thursday, September 19. The report highlights individuals, businesses, industries, non-profit organizations and governmental agencies whose extraordinary efforts have led to cleaner rivers, stronger communities and a more sustainable future for Georgians. The entities recognized in this report will […]

On Thursday afternoon, early results were announced in the #ELGLKnope Awards to name the Best Park in the Country. Amerson River Park was behind by ONLY 64 votes, making it nearly a tie. In order for Amerson to win this prestigious honor, it needs YOUR votes online and your pictures posted to Instagram by 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 6. Online votes are […]

The Ocmulgee Heritage Trail and portions of Amerson River Park (the canoe launch and takeout and primitive trail section) are closed until further notice after gauges for the Ocmulgee River show its levels at 19.5 feet. Flood stage for the River is at 16 feet, and the Parks & Beautification Department closes these areas once […]

The Ocmulgee Heritage Trail is several miles of green space, parks, picnic areas, and places to spend the day enjoying our town. It connects many areas, and is about to connect two more! An additional two miles are coming to the north end of the trail and connect Amerson RIver Park to Riverside Cemetery. You […]

The Macon-Bibb Parks and Recreation Department celebrated Park and Recreation Month, an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) on July 28 by hosting a special event for the people that tend to our parks and provide the recreational activities. The Parks & Recreation and Parks & Beautification Departments had an afternoon at […]

After being closed for more than two weeks due to flooding along the Ocmulgee River, Amerson River Park and the Ocmulgee Heritage Traill will reopen Saturday, January 9.  Some areas will remain closed due to standing water and mud. At the Trail, the boat ramp by Spring Street will be closed because of mud and […]

Macon-Bibb County will open Amerson River Park on Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2015, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. so families can make it part of their holiday weekend plans. “With it being a holiday weekend, we want people to bring their friends and family out and enjoy the amenities available, including the […]