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1. Where are you located?

- Herman C. Michael is located at 1051 Elder Road in Bishop, just off Highway 53/Hog Mountain Road.
- Bogart Sports Complex is located at 200 South Burson/Thompson Street in Bogart, behind the Bogart Library.
- Heritage Park is located at 2543 Macon Highway, Watkinsville, seven miles south of downtown Watkinsville and ten miles north of Madison.
- Oconee Veterans Park is located at 3500A Hog Mountain Road, Watkinsville across from Herman C. Michael Park on Highway 53/Hog Mountain Road.

2. What are the park office hours?

- The main office located at Oconee Veterans Park is open from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. - The office at Herman C. Michael Park is open from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

3. How do I register for an activity or sports program?

Follow the easy directions below to create a Family Account and Register Online for our programs. All activities will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.
 

• Visit the Community Pass website.
• Click on "Create an Account."
• Once account is created, log in and click "Register Now" for current program offerings.
• Confirm correct account information and edit as needed, then click continue.
• Select participants in your family account you are registering for a program, then click continue.
• Select program to register the participant, then click continue.
• Continue following instructions to complete registration and make payment.

4. How do I volunteer to coach a team sport?

Visit our volunteers page.

5. How do I complete the Parents Association of Youth Sports (PAYS) requirement?

In order for a child to participate in any competitive youth activity, at least one parent must be a current member of the Parents Association of Youth Sports (PAYS). To fulfill this requirement follow the steps below:

1. Go to nays.org/paysonline/
2. Select Sign up Option 1 (first time) or Option 2 (renewal)
3. Contact Information: Complete contact info, then click “Next”
4. Select Program Affiliation: Click “Yes”, select “Oconee County Pks & Rec Dept” and then click “Next”
5. Payment Information: NO PAYMENT OR DONATION REQUIRED, simply click “Confirm”
6. Confirmation: Click “Process”
7. Thank You for Registering page appears, click “Next”
8. Click “Start PAYS Course”
9. Click on video to begin course
10. Answer required course questions to complete

6. How do I know if a game or event has been cancelled?

- Weather related delays, cancellations and closings call our main line at 706-769-3965 and select Option "2"  - Game cancellations are determined by 4 p.m. each day. - The coaches or league representatives are contacted if games are cancelled. - Coaches will then contact parents with cancellation information.

7. How do I receive notification of cancellations or closures?

OCPRD is now utilizing CodeRED for weather, park, program and event notifications. To register for CodeRED please create a Managed Account by clicking  tinyurl.com/oconeega and following the step by step instructions found here

8. When does registration begin for youth activities?

2022 Registration Dates

• Spring - In County Residents: January 24; Out of County Residents: January 31, 2022
• Summer - In County Residents: April 18; Out of County Residents: April 25, 2022
• Fall - In County Residents: July 11; Out of County Residents: July 18, 2022
• Winter - In County Residents: October 3; Out of County Residents: October 10, 2022

9. How do I get my name on the waiting list for a sporting activity?

Follow the easy directions below to create a Family Account and Register Online for our programs. All activities will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. If a league is full, you can register for the wait list by registering you/your child for activity online.
 

• Visit the Community Pass website.
• Click on "Create an Account."
• Once account is created, log in and click "Register Now" for current program offerings.
• Confirm correct account information and edit as needed, then click continue.
• Select participants in your family account you are registering for a program, then click continue.
• Select program to register the participant, then click continue.
• Continue following instructions to complete registration and make payment.

10. How do I make a field, room or shelter reservation?

Visit our park rentals page.