Ola
Board Approved a Property Purchase to Expand Gary Barham Park
Henry County approved buying 48 acres to expand Gary Barham Park. The park is off North Ola Road in district 3. The purchase is in […]
Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation
Outdoor Fitness Court Install is Moving Forward in McDonough
The city of McDonough received a grant in October 2024 for a new outdoor fitness court. They approved the court’s installation in January 2025. It […]
Parks and Recreation
Local Park to Receive an Entrance Upgrade
Henry County has approved plans to upgrade the entrance at North Mt. Carmel Park. The upgrade coincides with the upcoming opening of a new recreation […]
Parks and Recreation
Board Approved Bid to Resurface Tennis Courts at Richard Craig
In 2022, Henry County resurfaced half of the tennis courts at Richard Craig Park. Now, the county has approved a bid to resurface the remaining […]
McDonough
McDonough Receives a Grant to Install an Outdoor Fitness Court
The McDonough council has approved moving forward with plans for a new outdoor fitness court. The court’s installation is partially-funded by a grant. The city’s […]
Parks and Recreation
Kiwanis Club Donation Will Build New Playgrounds in Henry County
The Henry County Kiwanis Club donated $150,000 this month to Henry County Parks & Recreation. The donation will build new playgrounds at Cochran Park and […]
Parks and Recreation
A Look at Henry County’s New Parks Master Plan
Henry County has adopted its first parks master plan in fifty years. The plan identifies areas to not only improve existing parks, but also build […]
Parks and Recreation
County Celebrates the Topping-Out at Mt. Carmel Recreation Center
Henry County’s next recreation center is one step closer to completion, following the topping-out ceremony on April 29. The new Mt. Carmel Recreation Center is […]
Parks and Recreation
Henry County Celebrates Groundbreaking for the Aquatic Center
Henry County officials celebrated the groundbreaking for the new aquatic center. The new venue is the county’s largest project in SPLOST V. […]
Parks and Recreation
County Breaks Ground on New Recreation Center at Mt Carmel
Henry County officials and staff gathered on Thursday afternoon, December 14, at the groundbreaking for the new North Mt Carmel Recreation Center. The $15.5 million dollar venue should be complete by spring 2025. […]