Features and Benefits
Health
A safe and beautiful area to walk, jog or bicycle; lose weight, lower blood pressure
and stay fit; or relax on a park bench to enjoy the beauty and sounds of the river.
Recreation
Multiple, individual fishing stations and boat ramp; Multi-use trails; Amphitheater
for outdoor music and theater events or as an outdoor classroom; festival field.
Education
A place to teach and learn about wetlands, wildlife, history and more.
Preservation
Preservation of the many historic sites:
- Ft. Wilkinson and Post Revolutionary War and Civil War Sites
- McMillan Brick Manufacturing Co., the remaining kilns, R/R used to transport bricks
- Native American Fish Traps in the river
- The Bridge that Sherman burned during his March to the Sea
- The Oconee River Greenway Authority will work with any county along the Oconee River that joins the Authority to endeavor to preserve, protect and promote historic sites within the county when appropriate
Conservation
Protect and save middle Georgia’s greatest natural resource, the Oconee River, for future generations.
Link to Historic Downtown Milledgeville
- The Governor’s Mansion
- The State Capitol Building
- Georgia Military College and Georgia College & State University
- The Old Capitol Museum
- Memory Hill Cemetery
- Lockerly Arboretum
- Bartram Educational State Forest
- Most park sites, developed by ORGA along the Oconee River, will promote historic sites within the county where the park resides. Methods might include the use of signs, kiosks, brochures etc.
Community Pride
A safe and attractive place to bring your family and friends; an inviting place for tourists to visit.
Economic Development
Increased tourism and tourism dollars, enhanced business opportunities such as rental industry for
skates, bicycles, rafts, kayaks; canoe lessons, history tours; restaurants (potential of all
types…upscale, short order, specialty etc.); bed & breakfast inns or motels; souvenir gift shops;
fine art; grocery stores and supermarkets, increased opportunities for residential and commercial
developments plus much more….
* If the Oconee River flows through your county, please contact your local politician
and tell them YOU support the greenway!
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