Harris Shoals Park
This is a small local park within the City of Watkinsville; with picnic areas, baseball field, horse shoes, walking trails and shoals that are kid and dog friendly. (Please remember GA state law, requires dogs to be on a leash). There are three (3) pavilions available to reserve for gatherings or events. Admission to the park is free.
The pavilion rentals are currently priced at $50.00 for four (4) hours or $90.00 for the day. NO CASH ACCEPTED.
Pavilion 1 has picnic tables Pavilion 2 has fireplace no tables Pavilion 3 has BBQ no tables
To rent a pavilion, call City Hall at 706-769-5161 or send your request via email.
The City's Efforts
The city has the following ongoing activities to protect natural resources:
- Public Education: The city provides information on stormwater issues.
- Public Participation: Look for opportunities to participate in stream clean-up activities.
- Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination: Decals are being installed to remind all of us not to dump in the storm drains.
- Construction Site Control: The city and county are working together to enforce erosion control on construction sites.
- Long-Term Stormwater Management: Permanent stormwater controls need to be maintained to protect water resources.
- Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations: The city picks up trash and leaves/limbs, and maintains city property to minimize water pollution.
For more information, please view our Harris Shoals Park Brochure (PDF).
