Amerson River Park
Macon, GA
Large riverfront park in Macon with an accessible playground, trails, restrooms, parking, and broad room to spread out for mixed-age family outings.
Official state tourism image of the larger Amerson River Park setting.
Know Before You Go
- Weather
- Entirely outdoors; heat, rain, and river conditions can affect the visit.
- Bring
- Water
- Bring
- Sun protection
- Bring
- Change of clothes for warm-weather outdoor play
- Bring
- Mobility aids or stroller if needed
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Restrooms nearby
- Parking
- Picnic tables
- Mixed shade
- Visit type
- Destination outdoor park outing
Read more about this location
Amerson River Park is one of the clearest accessible playground options in the Macon area, pairing a children-of-all-abilities playground with a much larger nature-rich park setting. Families can combine playground time with paved trail walks, river views, open lawns, and picnic-friendly space, which makes it work well for mixed-age groups and longer outings. It is especially useful when you want outdoor access beyond a standard neighborhood play stop, but families should expect a destination-style public park rather than a fully fenced standalone playground.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
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| Monday | 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Summary
Official tourism language identifies an accessible playground for children of all abilities.
Known Features
Accessible playground
Known Features
Accessible routes through major park areas
Known Features
Trail connections
Known Features
Restrooms on site
Considerations
The larger park footprint means some families may want to preview the park map before visiting.
Considerations
Public sources reviewed did not provide a detailed equipment-by-equipment accessibility list.
Mobility features
Ground-level play
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
2551 Pierce Dr N
Macon, GA, 31204
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Sources & Updates
Source-checked Apr 11, 2026 against 3 public sources
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 11, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 3 public sources
Public sources
- Amerson River Park official siteamerson.maconbibb.us
Official park microsite confirms park identity and park map/resources.
Checked: official park site, park map availability, contact structure
- Amerson River Park contact pageamerson.maconbibb.us
Contact page lists the Macon address and phone number.
Checked: address, phone
- Explore Georgia guide to Maconexploregeorgia.org
State tourism guide explicitly says there is an accessible playground for children of all abilities.
Checked: accessible playground, trails, river put-in, larger park context
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official park and state tourism sources.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.