Now OPEN - Herman C. Michael Park has a new Playground! Check out SPLOST pennies at work!
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The Herman C. Michael Park NEW Playground
is Officially Open!
The play structure is designed for 5 – 12 years; however, we added several 2 – 5 year and ADA components. It includes a World of Fun Custom centerpiece unit, Custom Xscape unit, standing see saw, seated see saw, musical play elements, rockscape climber and swings.
Accessible features added were the Zero-G swing chairs, stockcar with wheelchair transfer and ADA Gizmo panel. Other components include four play panels, thunder ring, hand cycler, talk tubes and a train whistle. It also has new curbing, new wood fiber landing surface and meets all nationally recognized safety standards.
It will be a highly utilized, highly enjoyed SPLOST Project – Your pennies at work! More Info on this Park >
Our Mission:
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, in an effective, efficient,
equitable, and responsive manner.