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Amerson River Park

Paved paths, river overlooks, meadows and woodland follow an Ocmulgee River bend at this former waterworks site. The park also has a playground, picnic areas and canoe access, making it useful for a short walk or a longer outdoor visit.

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What to expect

Paved paths, river overlooks, meadows and woodland follow an Ocmulgee River bend at this former waterworks site. The park also has a playground, picnic areas and canoe access, making it useful for a short walk or a longer outdoor visit.

Macon · Free park entry · Go at your own pace

Amerson River Park · 2611 Riverview Road, Macon, GA 31201

Daily 7am–8pm through October

The county park's rules give 7am–8pm from March through October and 7am–6pm from November through February. Check park notices for weather or maintenance closures.

  • Ocmulgee River overlooks and walking paths
  • Playground and picnic areas
  • Canoe access for visitors with their own paddling plan

Before you go

  • Use the county park's Riverview Road directions; tourism listings also use a North Pierce Drive address.
  • Dogs must be leashed. Alcohol, grills, camping and scooters are prohibited under the posted park rules.
  • Check river conditions and access rules before paddling. The existence of a launch is not a promise of safe water conditions.

Sources & visitor information

Venue and visitor-bureau information checked on the dates below. Follow these links for current hours, admission and access.

Visitor information phone: 478-803-0484

Access information: Visit Macon describes an accessible playground. Ask the park about access to the particular trail, overlook or launch you plan to use.

Visitor review notes

Selected visitor experiences, paraphrased from the linked reviews. These describe individual visits; check venue sources for current conditions.

Tripadvisor visitor review ↗ · Posted

A March 2026 visitor described an enjoyable walk with a spouse and dog between the boat-ramp area and playground/pavilion. The review was published April 14, 2026 and reflects that particular walking visit.

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Check the organizer’s latest details before leaving; schedules and availability can change.

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