On Friday, October 2, the Macon-Bibb County Parks & Recreation Department will hold several activities at Central City Park in recognition of the national Visit a Park Day.
 
“We want people to take the time Friday evening to visit any one of Macon-Bibb County’s 128 parks,” says Dominique Lewis. “Parks are central locations in our community for people to come together and enjoy family-oriented activities, and we will be providing that chance in Central City Park, as well as a way to make our community greener through recycling.”
 
Beginning at 6:15 p.m., the Department will be collecting people’s recyclables in bins at the recently renovated Round Building. At 6:30 p.m., a free Zumba class will be offered next to the former Georgia State Fair building, and the movie Annie will be shown in the nearby field beginning at 7:45 p.m. Food and drink will be for sale during the event, and families can bring their own food. No alcohol will be allowed.
 
“We are continually seeking new ways to bring people together in our many parks,” says Macon-Bibb County Mayor Robert Reichert. “On Visit a Park Day, we have a chance to improve neighborhoods and people’s health while offering a relaxing Friday evening activity. Even though this is officially celebrated one day a year, I want to encourage people to use the entire year to see what parks and activities we have to offer throughout the county.”
 
Increasing the amount of greenspace in our community and improving our current parks is part of the Quality of Life Focus Area of Macon-Bibb County’s Forward Together Strategic Plan. That Area says “Macon-Bibb County will support, encourage, and promote good-living in Macon-Bibb with arts and cultural events, tourism improvements, social and night life opportunities, and a community-wide system of passive and active parks.”