2 minute read
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
Montgomery Whitewater n 1100 Maxwell Blvd D J Coming Summer 2023 montgomerywhitewater.com
Montgomery Whitewater is a world-class outdoor recreation and entertainment facility situated on the banks of the Alabama River,
Alabama Nature Center n 3050 Lanark Rd, Millbrook J
334-285-4550 alabamawildlife.org
The Alabama Nature Center is a 350acre planned-use outdoor education facility with fie miles of boardwalks and trails traversing forests, fields, streams, wetlands and ponds. Admission charged. Call for schedule.
Blount Cultural Park n 3 Festival Drive J
334-625-2300 funinmontgomery.com
This 300-acre park is reminiscent of the English countryside. Free Admission. Open seven days a week, dawn to dusk, unless reserved for a private party.
Elton N. Dean Sr. Park n 7251 Old Selma Rd 334-832-1210 tinyurl.com/EltonDean
This 15 acre park sits on the West side of Montgomery County and serves as our biggest and newest park. It features a 5 acre pond with two pavilions looking at it. This park is also equipped with a playground area, park benches, charcoal grills, restrooms and plenty of green space for all activities. The two pavilions are also available for renting for having your next birthday party, family reunion or a church function. Reservation forms available online.
John & Joyce Caddell
Sculpture Garden
Lagoon Park Trail n 2733 Gunter Park Dr J 334-625-2300 lagoonparktrail.com
The trail weaves through 176 acres of Lagoon Park and offers five miles of cycling, hiking, and recreational activities. Free admission. Open seven days a week dawn to dusk.
Montgomery Botanical Gardens at Oak Park n 1010 Forest Ave D J montgomerybotanicalgardens.com
Explore Montgomery’s Botanical Garden at Oak Park. A peaceful, green oasis nestled in the heart of Midtown Montgomery. The park showcases much of the original landscape as well as the botanical gardens which were established to preserve Alabama’s unique plant heritage.
Rotary Park n 98 Coosa St D J 334-625-2300
This urban park is in the heart of downtown Montgomery. Grab a bite to eat from the various food trucks that frequently set up shop in the park or kickback with your furry friend in the dog friendly section of the park. Free admission. Open seven days a week, dawn to dusk.
Shakespeare Garden & Amphitheatre n 1 Festival Dr J 334-271-5353 asf.net
This is one of seven such gardens in the USA, which features plants and flwers from Shakespeare’s plays. Free admission. Call for Schedule.
Wright Brothers Park
EAT South's Downtown Farm n 425 Molton St D
334-422-9331 eatsouth.org n 1 Museum Dr J 334-625-4333
This all-natural urban farm offers community planting beds and exciting learning opportunities with the farmer in residence. Free Admission. Open Tues-Sat.
The all new John & Joyce Caddell Sculpture Garden expands over three acres and is transformed by season, time of day, and even weather, and provides an ever-changing and contemplative haven to view works of art and to enjoy the natural beauty of our Park. Call for Schedule.
Montgomery Plaza n Dexter Ave & Montgomery St, D J 334-625-2300 n 544 Maxwell Blvd D J 334-625-2300 funinmontgomery.com
Nestled on Montgomery’s historic Dexter Avenue, this park is the perfect spot to relax while you are enjoying MGM’s walkable downtown. Free admission. Open seven days a week dawn to dusk.
Take a breath and enjoy picturesque views of the Downtown Farm, the Alabama River or the city’s beautiful skyline. Free Admission. Open seven days a week, dawn to dusk.