Macon-Bibb County

Recreation

Recreation

  • Henry Burns Park receiving additional SPLOST funding
    The Commission approved transferring $43,000 in voter-approved SPLOST funds from Recreation Land Acquisition Fund to help create a master plan for Henry Burns Park, which is on the corner of Ingleside Drive and Ridge Avenues. It has already received $40,000 in SPLOST-funded improvements of the $95,000 that was originally budgeted. To read the full resolution, […]

    January 26, 2016 published by Chris Floore

  • Operation Cease Fire Midnight Basketball League
    The Macon-Bibb Commission approved funding the ‘Operation Cease Fire Midnight Basketball League’ in order to provide an engaging and fun activity for people at a time when crime tends to happen. Those involved will have to take part in a life skills course, and those in charge hope if will promote health, safety, morals, and […]

    January 26, 2016 published by Chris Floore

  • Improved John Drew Smith Tennis Center to reopen
    Macon-Bibb County will officially open the new John Drew Smith Tennis Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, January 14, at 12:00 p.m. Then, beginning Friday, the Center and other courts around the county will host the Boys and Girls 12’s Southern Winter Level 1 Tournament.  “We wanted to create a more professional and […]

    January 13, 2016 published by Chris Floore

  • Rosa Jackson Community Center improvements set to begin
    On Wednesday, January 13, at 11:00 a.m., Macon-Bibb County and partners will hold a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of Rosa Jackson Community Center (1211 Maynard Street) improvements. The Center will be getting a new gymnasium, an exercise/workout room, a splash pad, a new playground, and extensive renovations to the existing facility, including a […]

    January 12, 2016 published by Chris Floore

  • Recreation Department celebrates Visit a Park Day
    On Friday, October 2, the Macon-Bibb County Parks & Recreation Department will hold several activities at Central City Park in recognition of the national Visit a Park Day. “We want people to take the time Friday evening to visit any one of Macon-Bibb County’s 128 parks,” says Dominique Lewis. “Parks are central locations in our […]

    October 1, 2015 published by Chris Floore

  • Macon-Bibb seeking input on new Senior Citizens Center
    The Macon-Bibb County Parks and Recreation Department and the Sizemore Group will hold four public forums about the new Senior Citizens Center, construction of which is funded by the voter-approved Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. If unable to attend a meeting, people can submit suggestions by sending an email by Friday, September 11, to […]

    September 4, 2015 published by Chris Floore

  • Amerson River Park open Labor Day
    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 […]

    September 3, 2015 published by Chris Floore

  • Lake Tobesofkee hosts Sparks Over the Park
    On Saturday, July 4, 2015, Macon-Bibb County will host the 21st Sparks Over the Park Independence Day Celebration at Lake Tobesofkee. All of the parks at Lake Tobesofkee will be open, there will be a live band, and the day will conclude with a fireworks show. This year’s event is sponsored, in part, by Central Georgia Marina, Central Georgia […]

    June 29, 2015 published by Chris Floore

  • Freedom Park hosts regional boxing tournament
    The Macon-Bibb County Parks and Recreation Department will host the 2015 Southeast Coast Regional Junior Olympic Boxing Championships this Friday and Saturday, May 22-23, 2015, in the Bishop Frank Ray Boxing Arena at the Freedom Park Boxing & Conditioning Club (3301 Roff Avenue). Tickets for the event are $10 per day, or $15 for the […]

    May 21, 2015 published by Chris Floore

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