Oconee Recreation Dept. Summer 2013 Activity Guide

Activity Guide Summer 2013

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Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department May - July 2013

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Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department Activity Guide May - July 2013 www.oconeecounty.com

Mission Statement

The Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department, through a coordinated effort, seeks to enrich the quality of life of the citizens we serve by providing safe and accessible recreational facilities and a diversified program of recreational activities for all citizens. www.oconeecounty.com/ocprd

Park Contacts

Oconee Veterans Park................Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Phone: 706-769-3965 Herman C. Michael Park............Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Phone: 706-769-3966 Inclement Weather Hotline................................................................ Phone: 706-769-2965 Open Gym Hotline............................................................................. Phone: 706-769-3970 The Parks and Recreation Department administrative offices will be closed on the following days during the spring and summer: Memorial Day: Monday, May 27 Independence Day: Thursday, July 4

Administrative Staff John Gentry, Director Email: jgentry@oconee.ga.us Lisa Davol, Deputy Director - Programs Email: ldavol@oconee.ga.us Tom Popps, Deputy Director - Park Services Email: tpopps@oconee.ga.us Whitney England, Community Programs Email: wengland@oconee.ga.us Janine Lynn, Administrative Assistant Email: jlynn@oconee.ga.us

Notice of non-discrimination: Pursuant to Title II ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, no otherwise qualified individual with a disability in the United States shall, solely by reason of her or his disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance or under any program or activity conducted by Oconee County, Georgia. Additionally, pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, no person shall on the grounds of race, color, or national origin be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity conducted by Oconee County, Georgia.

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General Information Registration Information

Registration begins Monday, April 15 All activities will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Most of our activities have limited enrollment, so register early! There are 2 easy ways for you to enroll: 1.

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Register online. Go to www.oconeecounty.com/ocprd then click “Registration,” or Come by Oconee Veterans Park

Payment

We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express payments. You may also pay by check or money order. Cash not accepted.

Refund Policy

No refunds or credits will be granted within 5 days prior to a program draft or session start date. If you request a refund at least 5 days before the program begins, you have two options: (1) Receive an immediate credit for the full amount; or (2) Receive a refund, minus a 25% administration fee. In addition, a credit may be issued in the event an activity cannot be completed due to a documented medical problem. Credits granted may only be used for future OCPRD coordinated programs. Online registration convenience fees are non-refundable.

Inclement Weather/ Rain out Policy

Cancellations due to weather on weeknights will generally not be made until 4 p.m. We will make every reasonable effort to contact head coaches/team managers with cancellation information and coaches/team managers will contact parents/ players.

Contact our Inclement Weather Hotline by dialing 706-769-2965 for current cancellations due to inclement weather conditions.

Parent Requirement

PAYS Coordinator - Trevor Ross Email: trosss@oconee.ga.us In order for a child to participate in any competitive youth activity, at least one parent must be a current member of the Parents Association of Youth Sports (PAYS). To fulfill this requirement complete the program on-line at http://paysonline.nays.org (Select “GA-Oconee County Parks and Recreation” from the dropdown menu and enter the code 1250).

Registration for our After School program for 2013 - 2014 begins Monday, July 9 at 8 a.m. at Herman C. Michael Park 3

Youth Programs NEW Partnership - Carols Strong and the Atlanta Hawks Basketball Clinics OCPRD Contact: Tony Lathrup Program Contact: Carlos Strong Email: cstrongsdcamp@gmail.com Competitive Clinic (co-ed for 5th-8th graders): Beginners Clinic (co-ed 3rd-6th graders): Sundays April 21, April 28, May 5, & May 12 Saturdays April 20, April 27, & May 4 from 1:30pm – 4:00pm Fee: $100.00 registers for all 4 clinic dates Fee: $75.00 registers for all 3 clinic dates Payment should be in the form of a check or money order only made out to CARLOS STRONG. Contact Coach Strong at the above e-mail address about submitting payment directly to him or drop off payment at OCPRD offices during normal business hours. *Registration for these clinics began before publication of this Activity Guide. Please contact Coach Strong to inquire about remaining openings and registration.

Summer Sports Camps

Program Coordinator: Drew Torok Email: dtorok@oconee.ga.us We partner with the Oconee County school coaches and other qualified and licensed coaches. Each camp focuses on sport specific fundamentals, provides situational practice and opportunities for game play.

All Sports Camp I at High Shoals Elementary School

Date: Monday, June 17 through Friday, June 21 – 9 a.m. – 12 noon Ages: 5-8 Instructed by Kevin Daniel Fee: $90

All Sports Camp II at High Shoals Elementary School

Date: Monday, June 24 through Friday, June 28 – 9 a.m. – 12 noon Ages: 9-12 Instructed by Kevin Daniel Fee: $90

Baseball Camp, Session I at Oconee County High School Date: Tuesday, May 28 through Friday, May 31 – 9 a.m. – 12 noon Ages: 7 – 12 Instructed by Coach Fricks Fee: $90

Baseball Camp, Session II at Oconee County High School Date: Monday, June 3 through Thursday, June 6 – 9 a.m. – 12 noon Ages: 7 – 12 Instructed by Coach Fricks

Fee: $90

Baseball Camp at North Oconee High School Date: Tuesday, May 28 through Friday, May 31 – 9 a.m. – 12 noon Ages: 7 – 12 Instructed by Coach Sapp

Fee: $90

Baseball, Hitting & Pitching Camp at North Oconee High School Date: Monday, June 3 through Thursday, June 6 – 9 a.m. – 12 noon Ages: 9-15 Instructed by Coach Sapp

Fee: $90

Basketball Camp Coed at Oconee County High School Date: Monday, June 24 through Friday, June 28 - 9 a.m. – 12 noon Ages: 7 – 15 Instructed by Coach Youngblood

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Fee: $90

Basketball Camp Girls at North Oconee High School Date: Tuesday, May 28 through Friday, May 31 - 9 a.m. – 12 noon Ages: 7 – 15 Instructed by Coach Byrom

Fee: $90

Basketball Camp Boys at North Oconee High School Date: Monday, June 10 through Thursday, June 13 - 9 a.m. – 12 noon Ages: 7 – 15 Instructed by Coach Gascho

Fee $90

Basketball Camp - Coed - Carlos Strong and the Atlanta Hawks Skills & Drills at Oconee Veterans Park Date: Monday, July 22 – Friday, July 26 – 9 a.m. – 12 noon Ages: 7 – 12 Instructed by Carlos Strong

Fee: $100

Cheerleading Camp at North Oconee High School

Date: Monday, June 10 through Wednesday, June 12 – Times 9 a.m. – 12 noon Ages: 5-12 Instructed by Coach Melton Fee: $60

Football Camp at Oconee County High School

Date: Monday, July 22 through Friday, July 26 – 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Ages: 7 – 12 Instructed by Coach Olson Fee: $100

Football Camp at North Oconee High School

Date: Monday, July 8 through Friday, July 12 – 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Ages: 7 – 12 Instructed by Coach Tuley Fee: $100

Golf Camp, Session I at A & F Driving Range

Date: Monday, June 10 through Friday, June 14 – 9 a.m. – 12 noon Ages: 7 -15 Instructed by Clay Chappell Equipment will be provided if you do not have your own.

Fee: $100

Golf Camp, Session II at A & F Driving Range

Date: Monday, June 24 through Friday, June 28 – 9 a.m. – 12 noon Ages: 7 -15 Instructed by Clay Chappell Equipment will be provided if you do not have your own.

Fee: $100

Beginner Mountain Bike Camp at Oconee Veterans Park

Date: Monday, June 10 through Friday, June 14 – 9 a.m. – 12 noon Ages: 10 – 15 Instructed by Matt Karzen Fee: $100 Campers will need their own bike and helmet.

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Soccer Camp at Oconee Veterans Park

Date: Monday, June 17 through Friday, June 21 – 9 a.m. – Noon and on June 20 6 – 7:15 p.m.

Co-ed for ages 5 – 14 Instructed by Coach Conners Fee: $110

Softball Camp - Girls at Oconee Veterans Park

Date: Monday, June 3 – Thursday, June 6 – Times - 9 a.m. – 12 noon Ages: 5 – 13 Instructed by Coach Eades and Coach Dooley Fee: $90

Strength, Speed and Agility Camp at Oconee County High School

Date: Monday, June 3 through Thursday, June 7 – 4 – 7 p.m.

Ages: 7 – 12 Instructed by Coach Josh Mize Fee: $90

Strength, Speed and Agility Camp at North Oconee County High School Date: Tuesday, May 28 through Friday, May 31 – 9 a.m. - Noon Ages: 7 – 12 Instructed by Coach Tountasakis

Fee: $90

Table Tennis Camp at Oconee Veterans Park Date: Monday, June 17 through Friday, June 21- 9 a.m. – Noon Ages: 8 – 18 Instructed by Coach Talifero

Fee: $100

Tennis - Lunch - Swim Camp at Herman C. Michael Park

Campers will participate in 1 hour 1/2 court structured instruction, have lunch at the HCM pavilion then go swim. Campers will be dropped off and picked up at the Herman C. Michael pavilion.

Date: Monday, July 8 through Friday, July 12 – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Date: Monday, July 15 through Friday, July 19 – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Ages: 7 - 12 Instructed by Stacey Venker, Tennis for Life Director

Fee: $125

Volleyball Camp at Oconee County High School

Date: Tuesday, July 9 through Friday, July 12 – 9 a.m. – 12 noon Ages: 9 – 15 Instructed by Coach Legall Fee: $90

Volleyball Camp at Oconee Veterans Park

Date: Monday, July 8 through Thursday, July 11 – 9 a.m. – 12noon Ages: 9 – 15 Instructed by Coach Crenshaw Fee: $90

NEW Summer Exploration Art Camp

Description: Boys and girls are invited to explore a variety of creative projects each week of this mini-art school. Activities will include drawing, painting and mixed media. Each week participants will also work on mural panels that will be installed in one of Oconee County’s parks as a community piece of art for all to enjoy. This is a program offered as a special partnership with Oconee County Recreation & Parks and Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation.

Days and Times: Monday - Friday, 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Sessions: I: June 3 – 8 • II: June 10 – 14 • III: June 17 – 21 • IV: June 24 – 28 Ages: 5-12 Fee: $125 per weekly session

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Youth Programs Summer Day Camp & Teen Extreme Camp Signups Program Coordinator: Jessica Tiller Email: jtiller@oconee.ga.us

Summer Day Camp & Teen Extreme Camp The R. E.C.'s Rockin' Tour 2013

Do you have activities arranged for your children this summer?

A FANTASTIC season of activities is currently being planned. We offer opportunities in field trips, swimming, sports, crafts, games, nature walks, and much more! Join the FUN! Weekly sessions will begin Tuesday, May 28 and continue through Friday, August 2.

Summer Day Camp will be conducted at Herman C. Michael Park.

Teen Extreme Camp will be conducted at Oconee Veterans Park.

The day begins at 7:30 a.m. and concludes at 6 p.m.

Summer Day Camp Eligibility – Camp is open to participants who are residents of Oconee County and have turned age 6 on or before September 1, 2012 or will complete Kindergarten during the 20122013 school year.

Teen Extreme Camp Eligibility – Camp is open to participants who are residents of Oconee County and have completed 6thgrade by the start of camp. Any participant turning 15 during the summer will not be eligible for any session after their 15th birthday.

Registration Information – Signups will be conducted 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Herman C. Michael Park beginning Monday, April 15 on a first come first served basis until all spaces are filled. Fees: $100 per session. First week’s payment is due in full at the time of registration. A $25 per child, per session, nonrefundable deposit is due at registration to reserve any following weekly session. The balance of the weekly fee will be due on the Friday preceding each session for which the child is enrolled.

Field Trip Schedule WEEK DATES

THEME 1 May 27-31 Schools Out For The Summer

2 June 3-7 Kickin’ Country

3 June 10-14 Remix

4 June 17-21 What’s Poppin’

5 June 24-28 Rock -N- Roll

6 July 1-5 Party In The U.S.A. 7 July 8-12 Days Of Decades 8 July 15-19 Battle Of The Boy/Girl Bands

9 July 22-26 Rappin’ At The REC

10 July 29-Aug. 2 Hope You Had The Time

*ALL FIELD TRIPS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*

FIELD TRIP Pump It Up (K-1) Skate Inn (2-TE) Stone Mountain (K-3) Big Dogs On The River (4 - TE) Stars and Strikes (K-3) Six Flags (4 - TE) Zoo Atlanta (K-2) Cool River Tubing - Helen (3 - TE) Carmike Cinemas – Monsters University (K -5) Man of Steel (TE) On-Site Inflatables & Field Day Gwinnett Braves (ALL) Lego Land (K - 5) Ice Forum (TE) Francis Meadows (K-2) White Water (3-TE) Active Climb (ALL) & Of Your Life Video Music Awards

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Start Smart Sports Developmental Program Program Coordinator: Trevor Ross

Email: tross@oconee.ga.us This program is for boys and girls age 4. Participants work together with their parents to begin developing motor skills such as throwing, catching, batting, and kicking, all of which are basic skills used to play a variety of team sports. Sessions held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-6:45 p.m. at Herman C. Michael Park June 4 – 20. Fee $45.

Start Smart Golf

Program Coordinator: Trevor Ross Email: tross@oconee.ga.us This program is for girls and boys ages 5-7. Participants work together with their parents to begin developing the motor skills necessary to play golf by utilizing positive reinforcements and fun activities.

Sessions held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-6:45 p.m. at Herman C. Michael Park July 9 – 25.

Fee $45.

Additional Activities Yoga Classes

Celia Brooks, Certified Yoga Teacher

Participants should provide their own yoga mat and 1 – 2 firm blankets.

Integral Hatha Yoga –Incorporates the breath with yoga postures, helping to increase flexibility in the body and tone muscles while decreasing tension and relieving stress. Ages 15 and up.

Session I: Tuesday, May 14 – June 18, 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Session II: Wednesday, May 15– June 19, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Session III: Tuesday, July 9 – August 13, 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Session IV: Wednesday, July 10– August 14, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Fee: $58 per session

Special Events Pitch, Hit & Run Contest - FREE Event Coordinator - Tony Lathrup Email: tlathrup@oconee.ga.us The Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department, in conjunction with Major League Baseball and Pepsi Cola, will be hosting this competition on Saturday, April 20 at the Bogart Sports Complex from 10:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. The competition is open to all boys and girls ages 7-14 (Age as of July 17, 2012).

Winners from each group (7/8, 9/10, 11/12, & 13/14) will have the opportunity to progress to a sectional, regional, and national competition. No pre- registration is necessary. A waiver must be signed on site for participation. For more information, please call (706) 769-3965.

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Movie in the Park - Free

Event Coordinator - Whitney England Email: wengland@oconee.ga.us Mark your calendar now! Oconee County Parks and Recreation and Waugh & Allen present the 9th Annual Movie in the Park. Event is set for Saturday, May 11 at Oconee Veterans Park. Lots of fun activities for the entire family will be starting at 6 p.m. followed by the outdoor movie at 8:45 p.m.

Oconee 4th of July Spectacular - Free Event Coordinator - Whitney England Email: wengland@oconee.ga.us Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department and Ellis Pain Center present the Oconee 4th of July Spectacular at Oconee Veterans Park on Thursday, July 4. The event will begin with family fun activities at 6 p.m. followed with fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Herman C. Michael DISC Golf Course - "The HERM"

Our 18 hole course is open to the public during park hours.

Bark Park

Visit the park during daylight hours to Get Out and Get Active with your dog!

Walking Trails

All of our parks have walking trails for everyone to enjoy. Herman C. Michael, Bogart Sports Complex and Oconee Veterans Park have paved walking paths.

Trails at Heritage Park are open for seasoned hikers, mountain bike riders and/or horseback riders. Check our website for trail maps.

Picnic Shelters

Three shelters are available which can be rented for your next party or event!

Locations for the shelters are: Herman C. Michael Park, Oconee Veterans Park, and Bogart Sports Complex.

Call (706) 769-3965 for rental information and to schedule your event.

Check out our new Picnic Shelters at Oconee Veterans Park! These shelters are available on a first come basis.

Indoor Track and Gymnasium

The indoor track and gymnasium at Oconee Veterans Park Community Center requires a onetime membership fee for use. Please check our website for the current open gymnasium calendar or call the Open Gymnasium Hotline at 706-769-3970.

Community Center Hours: Monday – Friday 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Sunday 1 – 9 p.m.

Indoor Track Membership Fees 14 – 59 Years Membership Card – $5 per person Open Gymnasium only Membership, 12 – 13 years Membership Card – $5 per person Membership Card – No fee for persons under 12 years or 60 years and older Note: Persons 12 – 13 are only permitted in the gymnasium.

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Fitness Center

Our fitness center located in the Community Center at Oconee Veterans Park features a wide array of state of the art cardiovascular and weight equipment including single and multi-station trainers. We offer Free Wifi in our Fitness Center. Fitness memberships are required for the exercise facility.

Memberships are available for purchase at the Community Center front desk or online. For more information call 706-769-3965.

NEW Lifetime Fitness Equipment 4 NEW treadmills, 4 NEW Ellipticals and 4 NEW Recumbent Bikes Fitness Memberships: $40 per quarter or

$120 per year per person Hours: Monday – Friday 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday 1 – 9 p.m.

Fall Preview Oconee Soccer Alliance Program Contact: Deanna Shaw Email: dshaw@oconee.ga.us Academy, Classic and Athena Select Soccer Tryouts are listed below. Evaluations and Tryouts held at Oconee Veterans Park. See our website for additional information on Oconee Soccer Alliance.

Academy Evaluations: May 28, 29, 30 (Rain date if needed June 4) 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

U9-U12 U13 Select

Select Tryouts: June 4, 5, 6 (Rain date if needed Jun 10) 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Classic leagues for boys and Athena leagues for girls U14, U15, U16, U17, U18/19

Player’s age before August 1, 2013

Fall Football, Soccer, and Volleyball Registration Reminder Mark your calendar now to REGISTER! Spaces will be limited again this year.

Tackle football recreational leagues are available for boys ages 7 – 12 (Age control August 1, 2013).

Flag football is available for ages 5 – 8 (Age control August 1, 2013).

Cheerleading program will be available for ages 6 – 12 (Age control August 1, 2013).

Volleyball program for girls ages 9-14. (Age as of Sept. 1, 2013) Recreational Soccer is available for boys and girls ages 4 – 18 (Age control August 1, 2013).

Registration conducted Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. beginning Monday, July 9 at Oconee Veterans Park, Herman C. Michael, or online at www.oconeecounty.com/ocprd.

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Summer Swim Teams

For those interested in competitive aquatics. There are several private swim clubs available in the area:

Shamrock Summer Hill

Wendi Wylie Joanna Rennie summerhillrec@yahoo.com wgwylie@bellsouth.net 706-353-9222Â 706-769-3196 Friendship Adrienne Martin emerymart@charter.net 706-207-7526 Georgia Aquatic Center

Katlyn Thomsen kateamus12@gmail.com 706-769-2782

Oconee Club Laura Thomas lthomas@oconeeschools.org 770-596-2719

Oconee County Swim Meet - Open Invitational Meet for Oconee County residents ages 4-18.

Oconee County Swim Meet will be held at the UGA Ramsey Center on Saturday June 29, 2013.

GRPA District Swim Meet will be held at the Winder YMCA on July 6.

GRPA State Swim Meet will be held in Tift County on July 19 -20.

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Tennis for Life Tennis Coordinator - Janet Darvill Email: janet@tennisforlife.net Phone: 706-769-2954 Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 1 -5 p.m.

Please visit the TFL site at www.tennisforlife.net to register.

JUNIOR CAMPS QUICKSTART TENNIS CAMPS

May 28-31*, June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24-28, July 8-12, July 15-19

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CLASS

DAY

TIME

AGES

COST/week

Lil Stars Camp

Monday - Friday

8:00-8:45 a.m.

5-6 years

$50/week (*$40/week)

Shining Stars Camp

Monday - Friday

8:45-10:00 a.m.

7-8 years

$65/week (*$52/week)

Future Stars Camp

Monday - Friday

8:45-10:00 a.m.

9-12 years

$65/week (*$52/week)

ACADEMY 3-DAY CAMPS

May 28-30, June 4-6, June 11-13, June 18-20, June 25-27, July 9-11, July 16-18 CLASS

DAY

TIME

AGES

COST/week

Future Stars-Elite

Tues, Wed & Thurs

8:30-10:00am

10 & U

$50/week

Pre-Academy (12&U)

Tues, Wed & Thurs

8:30-10:00am

12 & U

$50/week

Junior Academy

Tues, Wed & Thurs

10:30-12:00pm

13-17 yrs

$50/week

Tennis Academy

Tues, Wed & Thurs

10:00-11:30am

13-14 yrs

$50/week

TATT

Tues, Wed & Thurs

10:00-11:30am

13-17 yrs

$50/week

ADULT PROGRAM

June 2 - July 14 (No class July 7) CLASS

DAY

TIME

COST/6wks

USA Tennis Step 1

Sunday

5:00-6:15 p.m.

$75

USA Tennis Step 2

Sunday

6:15-7:30 p.m.

$75

USA Tennis Step 3

Sunday

7:30-8:45 p.m.

$75

Men’s Coupon Clinic

Monday

6:00-7:30 p.m.

$84/6 coupons

50+ Coupon Clinic

Wednesday

8:30-10:00 a.m.

$84/6 coupons

Women’s Coupon Clinic

Monday

7:30-9:00 p.m.

$84/6 coupons

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Parks Bogart Sports Complex

Facility Supervisor - Tony Lathrup Email: tlathrup@oconee.ga.us

Physical Address: 200 S. Burson Street Bogart, GA 30622 Bogart Sports Complex is a 33 acre park located behind the Bogart Library at 200 South Burson/ Thompson Street. There are six lighted baseball and multipurpose fields, a half mile paved walking trail, a picnic pavilion and two playgrounds.

Rental Fees: Damage/Cleanup Deposit.......................................... $100 Picnic Pavilion............................................................ $15 per 2 hours Softball/Baseball Fields............................................. $20 per hour per field Softball/Baseball Tournament.................................... Call for fees Field Lights................................................................. $15 per hour per field surcharge

Heritage Park

Facility Supervisor - Whitney England Email: wengland@oconee.ga.us

Physical Address: 2543 Macon Highway Watkinsville, GA 30677 Heritage Park is 364 acres of natural resources with woods and creeks, bordered by the Appalachee River. The large open air arena at Heritage Park was created with agricultural and special events in mind. The feeder barn has thirty-one stalls and a small show arena. There are separate wash racks for animal shows, rodeos and other large events. The park is conveniently located in Farmington on Highway 441, seven miles south of downtown Watkinsville and ten miles north of downtown Madison.

Rental Facilities:

100’ x 200’ Pavilion/Arena 31 Stall Barn Small Arena 12 x 12 Stalls Trails

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Herman C. Michael Park

Facility Supervisor - Tony Lathrup Email: tlathrup@oconee.ga.us

Physical Address: 1051 Elder Road Bishop, GA 30621 Phone number: 706-769-3966 Office Hours: Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Herman C. Michael Park is a 37 acre park. The park has three lighted softball fields, four lighted tennis courts, one gymnasium with full basketball court, 2 volleyball courts, outdoor lighted basketball courts, soccer/multi-use field, playground, picnic shelter and a 1.25 mile paved walking trail.

Rental Fees:

Damage/Cleanup Deposit.......................................... $100 Gymnasium................................................................ $30 per hour Gym Activity Room..................................................... $20 per hour Picnic Pavilion............................................................ $20 per 2 hours Softball/Multipurpose Field/Baseball fields.............. $20 per hour Softball/Baseball Tournament.................................... Call for fees Tennis Courts............................................................. $18 per hour per court Field/Court Lights...................................................... $15 per hour per field/court surcharge

Oconee Veterans Park

Facility Supervisor - Drew Torok Email: dtorok@oconee.ga.us

Physical Address: 3500A Hog Mountain Road, Watkinsville, GA 30677 Phone Number: 706-769-3965 Office Hours: Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Community Center Hours: Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Sunday: 1 - 9 p.m.

The 34,000 square foot community center is open with meeting space for community use, indoor walking track and fitness area, and a gymnasium. It houses the administrative offices for the department. In addition, the 197 acre park offers outdoor walking trails, tennis courts, soccer fields, baseball fields, Bark Park and a picnic shelter.

Rental Fees:

Picnic Pavilion............................................................ $35 per 2 hours Baseball/Softball Field/Multipurpose field ............... $20 per hour per field Softball/Baseball Tournament.................................... Call for fees Soccer Field............................................................... $50 per hour per field or $150 per day Tennis Courts............................................................. $18 per hour per court Field/Court Lights...................................................... $15 per hour per field/court surcharge Meeting Rooms..........................................................Call for fees 15

Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department 3500A Hog Mountain Road Watkinsville, GA 30677