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The City of Athens is proud to welcome the community to the newly renovated Heritage Park!
A ribbon cutting was held this morning with the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the opening!
This long-awaited transformation has created a modern space designed for families, children, and outdoor recreation. The park now features a new playground with rubber surfacing, a youth baseball field, upgraded basketball courts, a paved walking trail, improved parking, LED lighting, and several new amenities that make the park safer and more accessible for everyone.
Heritage Park is also a place with deep local history. Before becoming a city park in 1976, the property was home to the Starlite Drive-In Theater, a familiar landmark for many longtime residents. Since its dedication as Heritage Park, the site has served as a place where community values, recreation, and family connections come together.
Today, that mission continues. The City of Athens is committed to providing spaces where children can play, families can gather, and lasting memories can be made.
The future of Heritage Park is already bright, as the facility prepares to host the 2026 Little League South Zone and District Championships. We invite the community to come out, support our local athletes, and enjoy everything this revitalized park has to offer.
Heritage Park is more than a park, it is an investment in our families, our children, and the future of Athens.
#athens #athenstn #parksandrec #NewRenovations
🦉RAPTOR SHOW IN ATHENS!🦉
This Saturday at the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum there will be a full Raptor Show!
The raptors will be coming from the Owl Ridge Raptor Center who are dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing injured and orphaned birds of prey. This informative program offers a unique opportunity to learn more about the organization’s important work and the remarkable animals they help.
THIS EVENT *IS* OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Admission:
• $5 Admisson
• FREE for Living Heritage Museum Members
Museum Members can register for free using the member registration form: www.livingheritagemuseum.org/members-heritage-school/
#athens #athenstn #raptor #birdsofprey
