Politics & Government
Watkinsville Is Seeking Input From Users of Harris Shoals Park
An advisory board has created a survey for users to provide feedback as major changes are discussed for the city park.
The city of Watkinsville is seeking input from all users of Harris Shoals Park–not just from residents of the city–as City Council considers proposed major changes for the park.
The survey asks respondents how often they use the park, located off Experiment Station Road, and what kinds of improvements they would like to see at the park.
The Harris Shoals Park Advisory Board Executive Committee designed the survey and is circulating it in the city and county. It also is available online.
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At a work session on June 12, Council received a plan from Extra Special People Inc. (ESP) that would convert the existing baseball field to what is called a Miracle League Field and add greatly expanded parking, a splash pad, a concessions and bathroom building, and a recreation pavilion to the front of the park.
Deadline for completing the survey is July 26.
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City Council is expected to take up the proposals at its 7 p.m. meeting on Aug. 21 at City Hall.
For more on the story, with videos of two recent Watkinsville City Council meetings at which Harris Shoals was discussed, please go to Oconee County Observations.