About Harris Shoals Park

Harris Shoals Park is the City of Watkinsville's hometown park, a short walk from downtown and City Hall. Families come for the shoals, where kids and leashed dogs can wade on the rocks, plus picnic pavilions, walking trails, the Playground of Possibilities and the ESP Miracle League ballfield.

Trails
Walking trails
Pavilions
Three, reservable through City Hall ($50 for four hours, $90 for the day)
Dogs
Welcome on a leash
Cost
Free

Along the way

What you’ll pass

  • The shoals, kid and dog friendly
  • Playground of Possibilities
  • ESP Miracle League ballfield
  • Three picnic pavilions (one with a fireplace, one with a barbecue)
  • Picnic areas
  • Walking trails

Getting there

Entrances and parking

Main parking lotExperiment Station Rd., WatkinsvilleParking · RestroomsDirections →
VFW Drive (City Hall and ESP)VFW Dr., WatkinsvilleParkingDirections →

Map

Harris Shoals Park and homes nearby.

© OpenStreetMap contributors

    The green area is the park as mapped on OpenStreetMap. Walk times follow real sidewalks, paths and streets at an easy 3 mph.

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    Homes within a 20-minute walk of the park

    Measured on real sidewalks, paths and streets at an easy 3 mph, to the nearest place you can actually get onto the park. A creek, fence or highway in the way counts against a home, so straight-line distance isn’t used.

    Thomas Farm Preserve → Heritage Park → All trails & parks → Walkable neighborhoods →

    Sources

    Facts about Harris Shoals Park come from the sources below, checked October 2026. Hours, fees and trail closures change; check with them before you go.

    Listings from Georgia MLS as of October 22, 2026; homes and condos only. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Map, trail, walking and riding routes from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors).