Activity GuideSummer 2013

Oconee County Parks and Recreation DepartmentMay - July 2013

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Oconee county Parks and Recreation departmentActivity Guide

May - July 2013www.oconeecounty.com

Mission StatementThe 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 contactsOconee Veterans Park ...............Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Phone: 706-769-3965Herman C. Michael Park ...........Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Phone: 706-769-3966Inclement Weather Hotline ............................................................... Phone: 706-769-2965Open 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 27Independence Day: Thursday, July 4

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.

Administrative StaffJohn Gentry, Director

Email: jgentry@oconee.ga.us

Lisa Davol, Deputy Director - ProgramsEmail: ldavol@oconee.ga.us

Tom Popps, Deputy Director - Park ServicesEmail: tpopps@oconee.ga.us

Whitney England, Community ProgramsEmail: wengland@oconee.ga.us

Janine Lynn, Administrative AssistantEmail: jlynn@oconee.ga.us

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Registration informationRegistration begins Monday, April 15All 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,” or2. Come by Oconee Veterans Park

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

Refund PolicyNo 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 PolicyCancellations 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 RequirementPAyS coordinator - trevor RossEmail: trosss@oconee.ga.usIn 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).

General information

Registration for our After School program for 2013 - 2014 begins

Monday, July 9 at 8 a.m. at Herman C. Michael Park

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NeW Partnership - carols Strong and the Atlanta Hawks Basketball clinicsOcPRd contact: tony Lathrup Program contact: carlos StrongEmail: cstrongsdcamp@gmail.com

Beginners Clinic (co-ed 3rd-6th graders):Saturdays April 20, April 27, & May 4 from 1:30pm – 4:00pm 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 campsProgram coordinator: drew torokEmail: 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 noonAges: 5-8 Instructed by Kevin Daniel Fee: $90

All Sports camp i i at High Shoals elementary School Date: Monday, June 24 through Friday, June 28 – 9 a.m. – 12 noonAges: 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 noonAges: 7 – 12 Instructed by Coach Fricks Fee: $90

Baseball camp, Session i i at Oconee county High School Date: Monday, June 3 through Thursday, June 6 – 9 a.m. – 12 noonAges: 7 – 12 Instructed by Coach Fricks Fee: $90

Baseball camp at North Oconee High SchoolDate: Tuesday, May 28 through Friday, May 31 – 9 a.m. – 12 noonAges: 7 – 12 Instructed by Coach Sapp Fee: $90

Baseball , Hitting & Pitching camp at North Oconee High SchoolDate: Monday, June 3 through Thursday, June 6 – 9 a.m. – 12 noonAges: 9-15 Instructed by Coach Sapp Fee: $90

Basketball camp coed at Oconee county High SchoolDate: Monday, June 24 through Friday, June 28 - 9 a.m. – 12 noonAges: 7 – 15 Instructed by Coach Youngblood Fee: $90

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Competitive Clinic (co-ed for 5th-8th graders): Sundays April 21, April 28, May 5, & May 12Fee: $100.00 registers for all 4 clinic dates

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Basketball camp Girls at North Oconee High SchoolDate: Tuesday, May 28 through Friday, May 31 - 9 a.m. – 12 noonAges: 7 – 15 Instructed by Coach Byrom Fee: $90

Basketball camp Boys at North Oconee High SchoolDate: Monday, June 10 through Thursday, June 13 - 9 a.m. – 12 noonAges: 7 – 15 Instructed by Coach Gascho Fee $90

Basketball camp - coed - carlos Strong and the Atlanta Hawks Ski l ls & dri l ls at Oconee veterans ParkDate: Monday, July 22 – Friday, July 26 – 9 a.m. – 12 noonAges: 7 – 12 Instructed by Carlos Strong Fee: $100

cheerleading camp at North Oconee High SchoolDate: Monday, June 10 through Wednesday, June 12 – Times 9 a.m. – 12 noonAges: 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 RangeDate: Monday, June 10 through Friday, June 14 – 9 a.m. – 12 noonAges: 7 -15 Instructed by Clay Chappell Fee: $100Equipment will be provided if you do not have your own.

Golf camp, Session i i at A & F driving RangeDate: Monday, June 24 through Friday, June 28 – 9 a.m. – 12 noonAges: 7 -15 Instructed by Clay Chappell Fee: $100Equipment will be provided if you do not have your own.

Beginner Mountain Bike camp at Oconee veterans ParkDate: Monday, June 10 through Friday, June 14 – 9 a.m. – 12 noonAges: 10 – 15 Instructed by Matt Karzen Fee: $100Campers will need their own bike and helmet.

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Soccer camp at Oconee veterans ParkDate: 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 ParkDate: 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 Agi l i ty 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 Agi l i ty camp at North Oconee county High School Date: Tuesday, May 28 through Friday, May 31 – 9 a.m. - NoonAges: 7 – 12 Instructed by Coach Tountasakis Fee: $90

table tennis camp at Oconee veterans ParkDate: Monday, June 17 through Friday, June 21- 9 a.m. – NoonAges: 8 – 18 Instructed by Coach Talifero Fee: $100

tennis - Lunch - Swim camp at Herman c. Michael ParkCampers 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 SchoolDate: Tuesday, July 9 through Friday, July 12 – 9 a.m. – 12 noonAges: 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. – 12noonAges: 9 – 15 Instructed by Coach Crenshaw Fee: $90

NeW Summer exploration Art campDescription: 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 – 28Ages: 5-12 Fee: $125 per weekly session

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Summer day camp & teen extreme camp Signups Program coordinator: Jessica tillerEmail: jtiller@oconee.ga.us

Summer day camp & teen extreme campthe R. e.c.'s Rockin' tour 2013Do 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 2012-2013 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, non-refundable 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 FIELD TRIP 1 May 27-31 Schools Out For The Summer Pump It Up (K-1) Skate Inn (2-TE)

2 June 3-7 Kickin’ Country Stone Mountain (K-3) Big Dogs On The River (4 - TE)

3 June 10-14 Remix Stars and Strikes (K-3) Six Flags (4 - TE)

4 June 17-21 What’s Poppin’ Zoo Atlanta (K-2) Cool River Tubing - Helen (3 - TE)

5 June 24-28 Rock -N- Roll Carmike Cinemas – Monsters University (K -5) Man of Steel (TE)

6 July 1-5 Party In The U.S.A. On-Site Inflatables & Field Day

7 July 8-12 Days Of Decades Gwinnett Braves (ALL)

8 July 15-19 Battle Of The Boy/Girl Bands Lego Land (K - 5) Ice Forum (TE)

9 July 22-26 Rappin’ At The REC Francis Meadows (K-2) White Water (3-TE)

10 July 29-Aug. 2 Hope You Had The Time Active Climb (ALL) & Of Your Life Video Music Awards *ALL FIELD TRIPS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*

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Start Smart Sports developmental Program Program coordinator: trevor Ross Email: tross@oconee.ga.usThis 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.usThis 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.

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

Pitch, Hit & Run contest - FReeevent coordinator - tony LathrupEmail: 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.

Special events

Additional Activities

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Movie in the Park - Freeevent 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 - Freeevent 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 trai lsAll 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 SheltersThree 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 GymnasiumThe 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 YearsMembership Card – $5 per person

Open Gymnasium only Membership, 12 – 13 yearsMembership Card – $5 per personMembership 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 centerOur 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.

Oconee Soccer All ianceProgram contact: deanna ShawEmail: 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-U12U13 Select

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.

Fall Preview

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 girlsU14, U15, U16, U17, U18/19

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

Shamrock Wendi Wylie wgwylie@bellsouth.net 706-769-3196

Georgia Aquatic center Katlyn Thomsen kateamus12@gmail.com 706-769-2782

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.

Summer HillJoanna Rennie

summerhillrec@yahoo.com706-353-9222

FriendshipAdrienne Martin

emerymart@charter.net706-207-7526

Oconee clubLaura Thomas

lthomas@oconeeschools.org770-596-2719

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tennis coordinator - Janet darvill Email: janet@tennisforlife.netPhone: 706-769-2954Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 1 -5 p.m. Please visit the TFL site at www.tennisforlife.net to register.

JuNiOR cAMPS

QuicKStARt teNNiS cAMPSMay 28-31*, June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24-28,

July 8-12, July 15-19

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)

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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 PROGRAMJune 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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Bogart Sports complexFacility Supervisor - tony LathrupEmail: tlathrup@oconee.ga.us

Physical Address: 200 S. Burson StreetBogart, 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 ......................................... $100Picnic Pavilion ........................................................... $15 per 2 hoursSoftball/Baseball Fields ............................................ $20 per hour per field Softball/Baseball Tournament ...................................Call for feesField Lights ................................................................ $15 per hour per field surcharge

Heritage ParkFacility Supervisor - Whitney england Email: wengland@oconee.ga.us

Physical Address: 2543 Macon HighwayWatkinsville, 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/Arena31 Stall Barn Small Arena12 x 12 Stalls Trails

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Herman c. Michael ParkFacility Supervisor - tony LathrupEmail: tlathrup@oconee.ga.us

Physical Address: 1051 Elder RoadBishop, GA 30621Phone number: 706-769-3966Office 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 ......................................... $100Gymnasium ............................................................... $30 per hourGym Activity Room .................................................... $20 per hourPicnic Pavilion ........................................................... $20 per 2 hoursSoftball/Multipurpose Field/Baseball fields ............. $20 per hourSoftball/Baseball Tournament ...................................Call for feesTennis Courts ............................................................ $18 per hour per courtField/Court Lights ..................................................... $15 per hour per field/court surcharge

Oconee veterans ParkFacility Supervisor - drew torokEmail: dtorok@oconee.ga.us

Physical Address: 3500A Hog Mountain Road, Watkinsville, GA 30677Phone Number: 706-769-3965Office 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 hoursBaseball/Softball Field/Multipurpose field .............. $20 per hour per field Softball/Baseball Tournament ...................................Call for feesSoccer Field .............................................................. $50 per hour per field or $150 per dayTennis Courts ............................................................ $18 per hour per courtField/Court Lights ..................................................... $15 per hour per field/court surchargeMeeting Rooms .........................................................Call for fees

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