Amerson River Park

Overview

Amerson River Park contains 180 acres of pristine forests, meadows, and wetlands surrounded by a river oxbow. The park boasts several high bluffs that provide beautiful views of the river and its banks. Come play on the state-of-the-art handicap-usable playground where all children, regardless of physical ability, can enjoy swings, slides, and other playground equipment. Walk, ride, or run the seven miles of trails throughout the park. Enjoy the Ocmulgee River on a kayak, sitting in a canoe, or floating in a tube. At the north end of the Park, there is a canoe launch on the Ocmulgee River. Enjoy a 2-mile tubing float from the Jay Hall Memorial Canoe Launch to the Bragg Jam Canoe and Tube Takeout. The Park offers exciting amenities that families, adventurous outdoorsmen, and nature lovers will enjoy. Current hours of operation for the park: Mon-Sun (seven days a week) from 7:30 a.m. until 8:00 p.m (daylight savings hours of operation). FREE. There are 2 pavilions: Porter and Atlanta Gas Light Picnic that are available to rent for a special event. To rent any of the facilities at Amerson River Park, call the Macon-Bibb County Parks and Beautification Department at 803-0484.