Macon-Bibb Completes Phase Two of Memorial Park Upgrades

New tennis and pickleball courts, adaptive playground, and renovated baseball field enhance community access.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 5:21pm

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An abstract, impressionistic scene of blurred, colorful shapes and figures representing families enjoying the new tennis courts, pickleball courts, and adaptive playground at Memorial Park.The newly renovated Memorial Park in Macon offers an array of upgraded recreational facilities to bring the community together.Macon Today

Macon-Bibb County has completed the second phase of renovations at Memorial Park, which includes new tennis and pickleball courts, an adaptive playground, a renovated baseball field, and two new pavilions for gatherings. The 2018 SPLOST-funded project also includes upgrades to the pool area and walkways to improve accessibility for the community.

Why it matters

The park upgrades provide more opportunities for the Macon community to get outside and connect, with new recreational amenities and improved accessibility. This aligns with the city's goal of creating public spaces that serve the diverse needs of residents.

The details

The second phase of renovations at Memorial Park in Macon, Georgia, includes the addition of new tennis and pickleball courts, an adaptive playground designed for users of all abilities, a renovated baseball field, and two new pavilions for community gatherings. The project also involved upgrades to the pool area and walkways to enhance accessibility throughout the park.

  • The renovations were funded through the 2018 SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) program.
  • The second phase of upgrades was completed in April 2026.

The players

Macon-Bibb County

The local government entity responsible for overseeing the Memorial Park renovation project.

Robert Walker

The Recreation Director for Macon-Bibb County, who states the upgrades will create more opportunities for the community to get outside and connect.

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What they’re saying

“Whatever they seem that they would need in this community, we hope to be able to bring this here to this facility, and those renovations were needed to be able to do that.”

— Robert Walker, Recreation Director

What’s next

The city plans to hold a grand reopening celebration for the newly upgraded Memorial Park in the coming weeks to showcase the new amenities to the community.

The takeaway

The completion of phase two upgrades at Memorial Park demonstrates Macon-Bibb County's commitment to enhancing public spaces and providing diverse recreational opportunities for residents. The new tennis, pickleball, and adaptive playground facilities will help make the park more inclusive and accessible for the entire community.