Oconee recreation activity guide fall 2015

Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department

2015

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Youth Programs

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Soccer Programs

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After School

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Adult Programs

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Tennis For Life

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Fitness

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Parks

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Get Out & Get Active Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department

Mission Statement

Activity Guide August – November 2015 www.oconeecounty.com/ocprd

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.

Administrative Staff

Program Staff

John Gentry, Director Email: jgentry@oconee.ga.us

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

Lisa Davol, Deputy Director – Programs Email: ldavol@oconee.ga.us

Jared Hightower, Facility Supervisor Email:jhightower@oconee.ga.us

Tom Popps, Deputy Director – Park Services Email: tpopps@oconee.ga.us

Nick Vitale, Athletic Program Coordinator Email:nvitale@oconee.ga.us

Whitney Sperlik, Community Relations Email: wsperlik@oconee.ga.us

Cody Metheny, Athletic Program Coordinator Email:cmetheny@oconee.ga.us

Janine Lynn, Administrative Assistant Email: jlynn@oconee.ga.us

Rachel Dillow, Youth Program Coordinator Email:rdillow@oconee.ga.us

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 office and Community Center will be closed for the following holidays: Monday, September 7 Thursday, November 26 Saturday, November 27 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 begins Monday, July 13

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. Register online. Go to www.oconeecounty.com/ ocprd then click “Registration,” or 2. Come by Oconee Veterans Park, Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Payment Payee will be responsible for paying debit/credit card convenience fees. 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 unless requested at least 5 days (Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.) before the session, program draft or league begins. If request is made 5 days prior to the start date, you will have two options: (1) Receive an immediate credit for the full amount valid for 12 months or (2) Receive a refund, minus a 25% administration fee. A pro-rated credit may be issued in the event an activity cannot be completed due to a documented medical problem. Registration convenience fees are non-refundable.

Security Policy

Registration Process!

We are pleased to offer our residents a new way to register and pay for programs using CommunityPass, our online registration service. You can now register for programs 24/7 on a secure site. Registration will still be available in house during office hours at Oconee Veterans Park and Herman C. Michael Park.

Step 1 Go to https://register.communitypass.net/OconeeCounty.

Step 2 Click on “Create an Account for Your Family Now!” Complete the family account form by filling in your information and clicking on “continue” until you finish your account setup.

Your family account is now set up. Clicking “finish” will return you to the CommunityPass homepage Once your account is created you will receive an email that contains your login information. Be sure to keep this email in a safe place so that you can continue to enjoy convenience of online registration.

Step 3 Sign into your account and click “Register Now” and follow instructions.

Questions? Please call 706-769-3965.

Your payment and personal information is safe. Our Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) software is the industry standard and among the best software available today for secure commerce transactions. It encrypts all of your personal information, including credit card number, name, and address so that it cannot be read over the Internet.

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.

Rain Out Alerts

Get Alerts sent directly to your mobile phone or email!

For mobile alerts: Text OCPRD to 84483 For email alerts: Go to https://www.rainedout.net and enter Oconee County and your email address

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Parent Requirement

Youth Programs

PAYS Coordinator: Nick Vitale Email: nvitale@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 follow the steps below: 1. Go to http://www.nays.org/paysonline/ how-itworkscfm and click “Get Started” 2. Contact Information: Complete contact info, then click “Next” 3. Select League/Agency Affiliation: Click “Yes”, select “Oconee County Pks & Rec Dept” and then click “Next” 4. Payment Information: NO PAYMENT OR DONATION REQUIRED, simply click “Confirm” 5. Confirmation: Click “Process” 6. Thank You for Registering page appears, click “Next” 7. Click “Start PAYS Course” 8. Click on video to begin course 9. Answer required course questions to complete`

Volunteer Coaches Needed!

Program Coordinator: Nick Vitale Email: nvitale@oconee.ga.us We are looking for a few good coaches! Our programs focus on the FUNdamentals of the game.

Deadline by August 3: 1. Complete an application 2. Submit an original signed copy of the Criminal History Consent form 3. Provide a copy of your valid driver’s license 4. Complete free on-line CDC concussion training and submit certificate of completion 5. Attend and complete an NYSCA certification NYSCA certification classes will be held at Oconee Veterans Park: • August 5 at 6:15 p.m.

• August 12 at 6:15 p.m.

If you are interested in coaching, please visit www.oconeecounty. com/ocprd/index.php/ volunteers to print coaching forms.

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Pre-Season Basketball Clinics

Program Coordinator: Tony Lathrup Email: tlathrup@oconee.ga.us Get ready for the upcoming basketball tryouts and/or season with former University of Michigan player Darius Taylor. In addition to working with USA Basketball and the NBA Development League, Coach Taylor brings 9 years of Division l NCAA coaching experience to our courts including 5 years with the University of South Carolina’s women’s basketball team. Focus will be on defensive and offensive fundamental skills, game type situations, and understanding of team concepts. Register now – space is limited.

Grades: 6th-9th - Coed Dates: October 4, October 11, October 18 and October 25 Days: Sundays Time: 2:30 – 5 pm Location: Herman C. Michael Park Fee: $100

Youth Programs

NFL Punt, Pass and Kick

Youth Volleyball

Program Coordinator: Nick Vitale Email: nvitale@oconee.ga.us Local competition winners will advance to the Sectional Round and contend for a chance to compete at the Atlanta Falcons Team Championship competition!

Program Coordinator: Tony Lathrup Email: tlathrup@oconee.ga.us

Ages: 8–15 years Days: Saturday, September 19 Time: 9:30 a.m. –12:00 p.m.

Location: Herman C. Michael Park field 2 Fee: Free!

Youth Flag Football League Program Coordinator: Nick Vitale Email: nvitale@oconee.ga.us Get into the zone! The league offers players the opportunity to learn football fundamentals, team strategies and play formations without tackle contact. Teams selected by department staff/draft. Game jersey and flags provided.

Ages: 5 - 10 years Season: August 18 – October 20 Days: Monday OR Tuesday OR Thursday

AND Saturday Location: Oconee parks or school facilities Fee: $65 - $70 League Micro

Ages 5–6

Mite

7–8

Pee Wee

9–10

Evaluations No evaluations for 5–6 league Tuesday, August 11 A–K at 6 p.m. L–Z at 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 11 A–K at 6:45 p.m. L–Z at 7 p.m.

Fee $65 $65

Volleyball I Learn to volley, set, spike and more! Girls will learn basic volleyball skills and rules. Participants will practice fundamentals through a variety of skill building activities and drills. All participants receive a t-shirt.

Ages: Sessions: Days: Time: Location: Fee:

9 -11 years August 18 - October 8 Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Oconee Veterans Park $75

Volleyball II Spike it down! Fun, instructional class for girls that allows participants to advance their volleyball skills. Participants will begin practicing skills and advance into match play during later classes. All participants will receive a t-shirt.

Ages: 12 -14 years Sessions: August 18 - October 8 Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays Time: 7:30 - 8:30 pm Location: Oconee Veterans Park Fee: $75

$70

Age control date is August 1, 2015.

Evaluations held at Oconee Veterans Park.

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Youth Soccer Programs

Start Smart Soccer

Program Coordinator: Nick Vitale Email: nvitale@oconee.ga.us Start Smart is a developmental program for boys and girls age 4. Participants work together with their parent(s) to begin developing the motor skills necessary to participate in league soccer by utilizing positive reinforcement and fun activities.

Ages: 4 years Sessions: August 17 – September 28 Days: Mondays Times: 6:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Location: Herman C. Michael Park Fee: $50 *No class on Monday, September 7 *No session September 7.

Core Performance Development Program Program Coordinator: Cody Metheny Email: cmetheny@oconee.ga.us

Kick Start your soccer skills with OCPRD’s Core Performance Development Program! This program will provide training sessions led by the coaches of Core Soccer, whom are former collegiate athletes and certified trainers. These coaches will offer a full spectrum approach to player development.

Participants will get more touches and training on the ball, speed and agility training and higher level skills training.

With focused instruction and positive reinforcement, this program can help improve weaknesses, maximize strengths and be a great supplemental training for players involved in Recreation, Club, or Scholastic level soccer.

Junior Core Ages: 7 – 10 years Session Dates: August 19 – October 7 Days: Wednesdays Times: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Location: Oconee Veterans Park Fee: $75 Senior Core Ages: 11 – 15 years Session Dates: August 19 – October 18 Days and Times: Wednesdays 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Sundays 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Location: Oconee Veterans Park Fee: $125 includes ball and jersey

Operation Soccer Jersey for Kids Bring all of your excess clean Soccer Jerseys and gear to Oconee Veterans Park Community Center and help us collect jerseys for needy kids in Haiti.

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Youth Soccer Programs

Youth Soccer Leagues Program Coordinator: Cody Metheny Email: cmetheny@oconee.ga.us

Age Control Date: August 1, 2015

Must be age 4 by August 1, 2015 Season:

August 15 – October 30

Days:

Monday OR Tuesday OR Thursday AND Saturday

Location:

Park and School facilities

Request for team placement only considered for siblings.

Age Group

Evaluation

Practice Days

Fees

Under 6

No evaluations for boys or girls league

Monday OR Thursday AND Saturday

$65

Under 8

No evaluations for boys or girls league

Tuesdays (Boys) or Thursday (Girls) AND Saturday

$75

Monday (Boys) OR Thursday (Girls) AND Saturday

$75

Under 10

Thursday, August 6 Girls & Boys: Last name A-K at 6 p.m.

Last Name L-Z at 7 p.m.

Under 12

Saturday, August 8 Girls & Boys: Last name A-K at 9 a.m.

Last Name L-Z at 9:45 a.m.

Monday, Tuesday OR Thursday AND Saturday

$75

Under 14

Saturday, August 8 Boys: 2 p.m.

Monday, Tuesday OR Thursday AND Saturday

$75

Under 15

Saturday, August 8 Girls: 2 p.m.

Monday, Tuesday OR Thursday AND Saturday

$75

Evaluations held at Oconee Veterans Park.

Mandatory Coach Training Clinic Saturday, August 8 at 12 p.m. at Oconee Veterans Park.

All coaches must attend player drafts immediately following player evaluation.

Intramural High School Soccer League Recruit your friends and PLAY! Form your own team to participate in this fun, recreational league. Teams will be co-ed and must have 2 girls per team. Individual registration required.

Manager Meeting: Thursday, August 13 at 6 p.m. at Oconee Veterans Park Ages: 14 – 18 (Must be in High School and resident of Oconee County) Season: September 9 – October 28 Days: Wednesdays and Sundays Location: Park or school facilities Fee: $65 per person due by August 13 Roster Deadline: August 13

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After School Programs

After School

Program Coordinator: Rachel Dillow Email: rdillow@oconee.ga.us After School Program - Get out of school and into the park where we strive to keep your child actively engaged in a safe, secure, enriching and fun environment. Transportation is provided immediately after school to the park. Daily snack is also provided. Activities include homework assistance, sport, games, arts and more. Participants must be Oconee county residents. Please call (706) 769-3966 for space availability.

The R.E.C. After School Program Grades: Time: Location: Fee:

Kindergarten – 5th Grade After school until 6 p.m.

Herman C. Michael Park $75 per week per child

Teen Extreme Grades: Time: Location: Fee:

6th – 8th Grades After school until 6:30 p.m.

Oconee Veterans Park $75 per week per child

Flex Plan Offers parents a choice to pick 3 days for after school care.

Fee: $45 per week per child

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All Day Camps

After School

Program Coordinator: Rachel Dillow Email: rdillow@oconee.ga.us All day camps are offered to Oconee County students on select days when school is not in session. Snacks are provided but participants must bring a sack lunch. The day is filled with activities and games to keep the participants engaged.

All Day Camp will be offered: Dates: October 12

November 23 – 25 Ages: 5 – 13 years Time: 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Location: Herman C. Michael Park Fee: $30 per day, per participant

Homeschool P.E. Program Coordinator: Rachel Dillow Email: rdillow@oconee.ga.us Physical education classes will be offered at the Herman C. Michael Park gym for homeschooled boys and girl Students must be registered in advance.

Ages: 5 -13 years Sessions: September 1 - November 17 Days: Tuesdays Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Location: Herman C. Michael Park Fee: $55

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Oconee County Little League 2015 Fall Ball Registration Includes Baseball, Tee Ball and Softball Online registration opens August 1 for ALL Players at www.oconeelittleleague.com Returning Players • Log into your existing account where your account will be opened at the “Register” tab.

• All participants associated with this account will be listed with a sentence stating “there are X number of new programs available” where you click the “Register Now” button to see the available programs and begin registering your child.

All NEW players and players that did not register online for Spring in 2015 season register as follows: 1. Go to www.oconeelittleleague.com 2. Click on “Register” at the top right 3. Create Customer Account (which is you and your information – the parent/guardian) 4. Click “Add Participant” (which is your child and their information) 5. Complete Registration Process (Your info will be saved up to the point completed) 6. Provide copy of birth certificate at onsite registration at Oconee Veterans Park or mail to OCLL P.O. Box 253, Watkinsville, GA 30677 by the end of August.

Onsite Registration: Saturday, August 15, at Dicks Sporting Goods 9:00 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Sunday, August 16, at Oconee Veterans Park 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

League Age Divisions: 4 – 18, including co-ed Challenger League.

Fees: $75 all ages. Family discounts are still available and will apply automatically at checkout.

Other Important OCLL Dates: Practices start week of September 1 Games start week of September 28 Last week of games week of November 2 If needed make up games the week of November 9 Questions? Please visit our website at www.oconeelittleleague.com and Facebook page or email us at info@oconeelittleleague.com

Help OCPRD by voting for “Watkinsville, GA”

Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department and the Oconee County Board of Education are happy to support the Wee Read program funded through the United Way. Did you know that you can receive FREE Books for children from birth to age 5?

The child must live in Clarke or Oconee counties. There is absolutely no cost to you!

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Adult Flag Football

Adult Programs

Program Coordinator: Nick Vitale Email: nvitale@oconee.ga.us Get in the game! Eight game regular season with single elimination post season tournament. Team registration packets available online at www.oconeecounty.com/ocprd, click on Adult Athletics – Flag Football or come by Oconee Veterans Park Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Manager Meeting: Thursday, August 20 at 6 p.m.

at Oconee Verterans Park Leagues: Men’s Church A, Church B, Open League

and Women’s Open Season: August 30 – November 15 Days: Sunday afternoons Location: Oconee parks Fee: $540, due at the time of registration Registration Deadline: August 18

Yoga Classes Program Coordinator: Whitney Sperlik Email: wsperlik@oconee.ga.us

Celia Brooks, Certified Yoga Teacher

Hatha Yoga

A mind/body practice of relaxation and rejuvenation using awareness, breath and movement to bring balance to the systems of the body. Yoga helps to increase flexibility and tone muscles while decreasing tension and relieving stress. This is a perfect class for beginners as well as those with some experience in yoga.

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

Session II

Yoga

Session VI

Ages: 16 and up Days: Wednesdays Sessions: August 12 – September 2 Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Location: Oconee Veterans Park Fee: $40

Ages: 16 and up Days: Wednesdays Sessions: November 4 – December 16* Time: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Location: Oconee Veterans Park Fee: $58

Session III

*No classes the week of November 23-27

Ages: 16 and up Days: Tuesdays Sessions: September 15 – October 20 Time: 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Location: Oconee Veterans Park Fee: $58

Session IV Ages: 16 and up Days: Wednesdays Sessions: September 16 – October 21 Time: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Location: Oconee Veterans Park Fee: $58

Session I

Session V

Ages: 16 and up Days: Tuesdays Sessions: August 11 – September 1 Time: 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Location: Oconee Veterans Park Fee: $40

Ages: 16 and up Days: Tuesdays Sessions: November 3 – December 15* Time: 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Location: Oconee Veterans Park Fee: $58

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Tennis For Life

Tennis Coordinator: Janet Darvill Email: janet@tennisforlife.net Phone: 706-769-2954, Office hours: 1 p.m.–5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday To sign–up online or for more information visit www.tennisforlife.net.

JUNIOR CLASSES QUICKSTART TENNIS (Fees are for 6 weeks) SESSION I: Aug 15 – Sept 28 (6 wks) (No classes Labor Day Weekend) • SESSION II: Oct 5 – Nov 14 (6 wks) 5-12 yr olds - BEGINNER/ADVANCED BEGINNER CLASS DAY TIME AGES COST/week Monday and/or 3:15-4:00 p.m. $65 1 dy/wk Friday Lil Stars 5 - 6 years $120 2 dys/wk Saturday 8:45–9:30 a.m.

Monday and/or 4:00-5:00 p.m. $65 1 dy/wk Friday Shining Stars I 7+8 years $120 2 dys/wk Saturday 9:30–10:30 p.m.

TUES and/or $65 1 dy/wk Shining Stars II 5:00-6:00 p.m.

7+8 years THURS $120 2 dys/wk MON and/or FRI 4:00-5:00 p.m.

9-10 years $65 1 dy/wk Future Stars I $120 2 dys/wk SATURDAY 10:30-11:30 p.m.

9-12 years Future Stars II MON and/or FRI 5:00-6:00 p.m.

9-10 years $65 1 dy/wk $120 2 dys/wk Future Stars III MON and/or FRI 5:00-6:00 p.m.

11-12 years

ELITE 8&U AND ELITE 10&U - RISING ACADEMY Shining Stars-Elite Future Stars-Elite

MON and FRI TUES and THURS

3:15-4:30 p.m.

3:30-5:00 p.m.

8 & Under 10 & Under

$150 2 dys/wk $180 2 dys/wk

TEENS - BEGINNER AND INTERMEDIATE Beginner Teen Tennis Intermediate Teen Tennis

SUNDAY

1:00-2:00 p.m.

13-17 years

$65 1 dy/wk

SUNDAY

2:00-3:30 p.m.

13-17 years

$90 1 dy/wk

DIRECT FROM SCHOOL- RIDE THE BUS TO TENNIS AT HCM! 4th Grade Future Stars 5th Grade Future Stars

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TUES and/or THURS

3:00-4:00 p.m.

4th grade

TUES and/or THURS

3:00-4:00 p.m.

5th grade

$65 1 dy/wk $120 2 dys/wk

Tennis For Life ACADEMY PROGRAM Visit www.Tennisforlife.Net for a complete academy program schedule and fees or call (706) 769-2954 Pre-Academy MON and FRI 4:30-6:00 p.m.

11-12 yrs (12&U) Junior Academy MON and FRI 4:30-6:00 p.m.

13-17 yrs TUES and THURS Tennis Academy 5:00-6:30 p.m.

13-14 yrs

TATT

TUES and THURS

5:00-6:30 p.m.

14-17 yrs

ADULT PROGRAM SESSION I: AUGUST 16 – SEPT 27 (6 WKS) (NO CLASSES LABOR DAY WEEKEND) SESSION II: OCTOBER 4 – NOVEMBER 8 (6 WKS) USA Tennis Step 1 Sunday 5:00-6:15 p.m. $55*/6 wks – special price!

USA Tennis Step 2 Sunday 6:15-7:30 p.m. $75/6 wks USA Tennis Step 3 Sunday 7:30-8:45 p.m. $75/6 wks Tennis 101

TBD – check www.tennisforlife.net for details

TBD

Free

Men’s Coupon Clinic

Monday

7:00-8:30 p.m.

$84/6 coupons

50+ Coupon Clinic

Wednesday

8:30 -10:00 a.m.

$84/6 coupons

Women’s Coupon Clinic

Sunday

3:30-5:00 p.m.

$84/6 coupons

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FITNESS CENTER

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.

Fitness

Open Gymnasium only Membership Fees 12- 13 years

Membership Card - $5 per person Note: Persons 12 -13 are only permitted in the gymnasium.

No fee for persons under 12 years or 60 years and older

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

Saturday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Sunday 1 - 9 p.m.

Program Coordinator: Whitney Sperlik Email: wsperlik@oconee.ga.us Calling all seniors! Get your body moving with a total fitness program! Come stretch and tone with Sandy Bishop! Call (706) 769-3965 for further information.

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.

Fitness Memberships: $40 per person, per quarter or $120 per person, per year Hours: Monday – Friday 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Sunday 1 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Indoor Track Membership Fees 14 – 59 Years Membership Card - $5 per person

Senior Stretch

Fitness Center

Ages: 60 and older Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays Sessions: September 8 – December 17 Time: 9 – 10 a.m.

Location: Oconee Veteran Park Community Center Gym Fee: Free *No sessions the week of November 23 – 27

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 Rotary Picnic Shelters at Oconee Veterans Park! These shelters are available on a first come basis.

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Herman C. Michael Park

Oconee Veterans Park

Bogart Sports Complex

Oconee Veterans Park – Rotary Pavilions

Parks Bogart Sports Complex Facility Supervisor: Tony Lathrup Email: tlathrup@oconee.ga.us Physical Address: 200 S. Burson Avenue, Bogart, GA 30622 Phone number: 706-769-3966 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.

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, Disc Golf “The Herm”, playground, picnic shelter and a 1.25 mile paved walking trail.

Heritage Park

Oconee Veterans Park

Physical Address: 2543 Macon Highway,

Watkinsville, GA 30677 Phone number: 706-769-3965

Facility Supervisor: Jared Hightower Email: jhightower@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.

Heritage Park is 364 acres of natural resources with woods and creeks, bordered by the Apalachee 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.

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.

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

Bulk Rate U.S. Postage PAID Watkinsville, GA Permit #8

Get Out & Get Active Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department

Bogart Sports Complex

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Oconee Veterans Park 53

Herman C. Michael Park 186

OCONEE 15 441

Heritage Park

www.oconeecounty.com/ocprd