THE TOWN OF PIKE ROAD GOOD NEIGHBORS

A quintessential Alabama “hometown,” the Town of Pike Road welcomes all to experience its well-blended mix of old and new.mix of old and new.

CONNECTED & COMMUNITY-FOCUSED

Situated in eastern Montgomery County, the Town of Pike Road is a perfect snapshot of small-town life, offering pastoral scenery and a moe leisurely pace that feels a whole world away, yet is only minutes from all that the neighboring capital city offers. This combintion gives the town a personality all its own, and residents invite everyone to come see what makes it special.

The Town of Pike Road is relatively young, just 25 years after its incorporation in 1997. As a growing municipality, the town offers verything a community needs — including a bright future. However, despite its youth as a municipality, the Town of Pike Road includes historic communities that have thrived in the area for over 200 years. Designated the fastest-growing municipality in Alabama for the past two decades, the town’s mission statement Planning for Progress while Maintaining Character is evident in both its peaceful, hometown feel and energetic, fresh ideas.

The town’s sprawling meadows and woodland glens are dotted with over 70 unique neighborhoods, each with its own personality and including some of the region’s oldest settlements. The population of nearly 10,000 residents is diverse, with citizens across the demographic spectrum calling the Town of Pike Road home.

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Proud Heritage

In 1815, the arrival of three families — the Marks, Mathews and the Meriwethers — marked the beginning of the Pike Road community. They took to the area’s fertile land and began farming. Soon, they were joined by other families who did the same. A small but booming town sprouted up near the railroad at the intersection of the highly-traveled Pike and Meriwether Roads.

A Prosperous Present

Its ability to attract such a variety of people is proof of its appeal. Yet, perhaps the town’s greatest asset is its commitment to preserving the past while planning wisely for the future. Small family farms and equestrian facilities maintain the town’s ties to its agricultural roots, and as new businesses and new neighborhoods come to the area, this creates a harmonious mix of yesterday and today.

A Promising Future

Since its incorporation, the Town of Pike Road has expanded to a new crossroads — near the intersection of Pike Road and Vaughn Road, which is the location of the Town Hall facility and a variety of bustling businesses and restaurants. To ensure continued prosperity, the Town of Pike Road encourages citizen input and thoughtful planning to determine its direction and drive it there.

One major priority has now been realized: In December 2010, the town established a public school system. Over the past decade, Pike Road Schools has celebrated its first graduting class and grown to serve over 2,700 students on three campuses. The town is looking forward to the construction of a new high school on the horizon.

ART, AGRICULTURE, AND EVERYTHING ELSE

There is something for everyone in the Town of Pike Road, whether it’s getting your hands into the dirt or on to a paint brush. The ENHANCE initiative, created in the early days of the town to meet the interests expressed by the community, forms a roadmap for tailor-made quality of life programs. The work of volunteer-led groups like the Pike Road Arts Council and Agriculture & Stewardship Club provide opportunities for the community to connect, learn, and grow together.

The Town of Pike Road is proud to provide a home for these interests with the recent creations of the Pike Road Arts Center on Wallahatchie Road and the Agriculture, Recreation & Performing Arts Park across town on Trotman Road. Amidst a constant array of art shows and workshops, the Pike Road Arts Council’s Plein Air Paint Out, an outdoor painting event hosted each October, brings together more artists than nearly any other in Alabama. The Park includes an open-air arena and community education space, and construction continues on a multi-use ball field compl x. Future plans include other educational and agricultural amenities, as well as an amphitheater. Also designed with community in mind, the Town of Pike Road Natural Trail System provides opportunities for walking, jogging, horseback riding, and trail cycling as it connects both historic communities and emerging neighborhoods. Portions of the Natural Trail currently run alongside Marler, Meriwether, and Wallahatchie Roads, with trailhead facilities providing parking, restrooms, and picnic space at both ends of Marler Road. Once completed, the Natural Trail will span over 30 miles as it highlights the beauty of the town’s rural landscapes.

Upcoming Events

Find more details at www.pikeroad.us and on our social media pages.

• Valentines for Veterans Card Drive

Mid-January, annually

• Alabama Arbor Week Seedling Giveaway

Last full week in February (Alabama Arbor Week)

• SummerFest — June 30

(Thursday before the Fourth of July, annually)

• Plein Air Paint Out – October 14-15 (mid-October, annually)

• Hay, Look at Us — October through November, annually

• Veterans Appreciation Ceremony

November 6 (Sunday before Veterans Day, annually)

• Christmas Tree Lighting & Season of Giving

December 2 (First Friday in December, annually)

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In the Town of Pike Road, family-friendly community programs are a priority. Come explore the Pike Road Schools system, our Agriculture, Recreation & Performing Arts Park, and explanding Natural Trail System. Our active Arts Council, Business Association, and other local organizations offer fun and fellowship every week of the year.