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Amerson River Park, also known as Amerson Water Works Park, is an urban park in Macon, Georgia. Along the Ocmulgee River The park was closed after the the flood of 1994. In 2015, the park was re-opened and named Amerson River Park after renovations were made costing 5.5 million dollars.

Description
The park borders the Ocmulgee River and spans over 180 acres of land. The trail runs from east to west with different areas of the park at multiple points. The park is surrounded by forest land, meadows, and wetlands. There are 7 miles of paved walking trail. The park has 6 different areas for use. There are 3 pavilions, 2 open grassy areas, 1 overlook and 1 handicap accessible playground. Amerson Park is a part of the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail network, although it is not yet connected to the downtown section of trails. Amerson Park is also recognized as the beginning of the Ocmulgee River Water Trail, a 200 mile section of river than ends at the confluence of the Oconee river where it becomes the Altamaha.

History
Amerson River Park is named after Frank C. Amerson, Jr. who was a former Chairman of the Macon Water Authority in 1976. The park is one of the original places of a Macon Water Authority treatment plant. Chairman Amerson was recognized by the Water Authority and his name was chosen to be included in the park.

Features
Amerson River Park has many features for use. There is a canoe launch at the northernmost end of the park. There is also a tubing float that extends for 2 miles and begins at Jay Hall Memorial Canoe Launch and ends at the Bragg Jam Canoe and Tube Takeout.

The Alanta Gas and Light Playground
The Alanta Gas and Light Playground is Macon's first handicap accessible playground.