This was the only spot I really got to see on Dauphin Island before a massive all day storm popped…read moreup. This is a free spot with some nice trails. I saw some turtles in the swamp and even a turtle on one of the trails laying an egg! The dunes are beautiful. It was cool wating the storm roll in from the ocean. The boardwalk is nice to walk along. They are pet friendly.

We went out of our way to visit the Audubon Bird Sanctuary on Dauphin Island during our trip to…read moreMobile, Alabama. It was worth it. This is a free, easy nature walk that takes you through a forest to a beach. One of the best parts for me is that the trails consist of clean boardwalks all the way through. There are maps and educational signs throughout. Perhaps *the* best part was during our visit on a Friday afternoon, the beach was ours alone almost as far as the eye could see in both directions, up and down the coast. Pretty nice. On the trail, we saw Gaillard Lake, a.k.a. "Alligator Lake," and old trees like live oaks and magnolias, and the beautiful tree-filled dunes. I didn't really look for nor notice any interesting birds.

if i could leave zero stars i definitely would... i rented the big pavilion for my gender reveal…read morefor august 29th & they approved it august 11th along with confirmed the payment was received, i get there yesterday to start setting up & they had gave our reservation to another family i just so happen to know from out of state that had just gotten here 2 days prior, they then tried to tell me i never paid for it when i showed proof in my account that i had paid for it aswell as a confirmation email that they only send after they've received the payment. they then proceeded to just not at all accommodating me & i ended up having to have my gender reveal UNDER THE BATHROOMS under the concrete slab. i'm beyond pissed & they ruined my entire day, i cried almost my entire gender reveal because my decorations couldn't even come out right because the space was literally horrendous. i had 2 tables for EVERYTHING i had to set up, & only had AT MOST 10 chairs for a party of 60+ people to "sit in".... i will NEVER rent this space for another important event.

This beautiful park located just outside of Mobile AL is known for its beautiful sunsets. It did…read morenot disappoint.... The park offers beautiful scenic views, walking paths and gorgeous flowers. If you are in the area and looking for a good place to relax from the everyday...this is your spot. Big Dude Approved #Bigdudereviews #builtbybama #mobilealabama #statepark #sunsetphotography #sunset

Beautiful park with a pier and water view. Playground for kids and picnic area. Running track and…read moreplenty of room for dogs to play/walk. Lots of parking and one porta-potty.

Nice park facing Mobile Bay, you can watch the pelicans and seagulls at this park. The park is…read moresituated on Coden Road and it is the only thing separating the park from the water, I was able to sit and enjoy the wonderful cool breezes from the water. This park is off the beaten path, it has portable toilets instead of permanent restrooms. There are six pavilion ms with picnic tables, trashcans, water faucets, and electric light switches that includes two AC outlets to charge your phone, plug in a radio, etc. There are no BBQ pits at this park, so you will need to bring your own portable grill. There is a playground set back far from the road, has newer playground equipment in good conditions plus swing sets. The park also has walkways, a basketball court, and a large open green space directly behind the playground.the park had two small sized parking lots, one by the entrance, and one next to the playground.

nice spot for an outing. i went around 9am on a cloudy chance of drizzle rain Friday near the end…read moreof June. parking was easy. there was a good amount of people walking/exercising along the sidewalks not too crowded, no congestion. i went to get some sand and water time along with taking some doll pictures. the only draw back i experienced was the noise of a lawnmower while i was taking some cool doll shots by the water fountain.

Nice park right on the water overlooking Mobile Bay. This park is right next to the Fairhope…read moreMunicipal Pier & a short walk from Knollwood Park. This park has a very small beach, but if you want a larger beach, just walk north to the park on the other side of The Fairhope Municipal Pier, that is Fairhope Municipal Beach, that park has BBQ's near picnic tables, restrooms,and a playground on the beach. This park has benches and tables, trees, a rock area under a oak tree. This park is two levels, an upper and lower, I did not see the upper level, only the bottom level closer to the water. My dog really enjoyed it, I saw other people out very early, walking, exercising, & with their doggies. This is a very clean park, no vagrancy, litter, doggy doo anywhere. Parking is right next to South Beach Park at Fairhope Municipal Pier.

We have been looking for another place to walk because our regular walks have been nice but very…read morehot. We have been wanting to try flying Creek nature preserve for sometime and decided to do it today. There's plenty of shade and while it's hot, it was very nice walking through the woods. Our dog enjoyed the walk also. Her nose was working overtime with all the new smells in the area. The trails are well-maintained and there are bathrooms along one of the trails as well as a very nice pavilion. The trails reminded me of our time in Huntsville in the hiking. We did up there. I highly recommend flying creek nature preserve for a very nice walk in the woods.

This is a total of 108 acres situated on Fly Creek that was donated to the city of Fairhope and…read morethey have taken the time to well plan and leave it as natural as possible and also put nice walking trails along with benches, a butterfly garden, a nice birding area and a learning center. This is a great addition to Baldwin County for everyone to enjoy

I came here to Centennial Plaza or also know as Foley Park just randomly. It was a quiet Sunday and…read morealthough I had no intentions of hanging out here, Foley Park was a good spot to simply sit down on a bench and relax. In fact, a lot of people were passing through the park so it was a beautiful day outside to sort of "people watch". Foley Park or this Centennial Plaza is located right off the main road while driving through Foley. Well, just to back up a little...the real reason I was visiting Foley was to have lunch at famous...Lambert's Cafe, where I hear they're known for throwing rolls all over the place and serving vintage southern fried food and catfish. I was excited to go to Lambert's. The only problem was when I arrived at Lambert's, the line to even put my name down on the wait list extended out to the front door. Ugh, what a disappointment. So...I decided to return to Lambert's later on in the day. And that's how I discovered this Centennial Plaza/Foley Park. Just needing a place to hang out for a little, this Foley Park was ideal to walk around and take it easy. When I visited here back in autumn, the weather was perfect and I actually appreciated sitting down on one of the many benches while taking a step back and simply chilling out. Hopefully, eventually, Lambert's would settle down a little and then I could return. I actually spent about two hours here at Centennial Plaza and enjoying the setting and cozy surroundings of the park. It was a pleasant way to break up my Sunday. Unfortunately when I left here and returned to Lambert's Cafe, the line was still very long and pretty unbearable to wait out. Too bad. In the end, I never got to sit down and eat at Lambert's. And for me being from South Florida and along my cross country road trip, I knew I wasn't returning here to Foley anytime soon. Well, still, I'd just like to point out how I liked my time spent here at Centennial Plaza/Foley Park. This was a cool spot I discovered on a whim and basically hanging out here, walking around and casually taking a seat on a bench was a good way to pass the time regardless of whether I got to eat at Lambert's or not. Although this park is just your typical quiet, public venue in the heart of Foley, I'd like to give it some recognition and a positive mention.

This is the cutest little hometown park with a gazebo and a train that runs around the park..The…read moreFoley welcome center and a train museum are also there..Across the street is a beautiful rose garden walk with lots of benches to sit and relax and take in all those awesome roses... in the summer there are movies in the park and festivals..in the winter it becomes magical with the lighted village ,the huge tree, the gazebo all decked out waiting for Santa..we love going to walk the dogs, a beautiful setting..

This park is on the bluff and where they hold the pops concerts. It is a nice shady park with St…read moreAugustine grass and benches that you can sit and admire the bay. This is a nice place to have a picnic or play fetch with your dog or bring your toddler for an outside date, read a book and toss a frisbee. We really enjoyed our stroll here.

The Dog Pond is a great spot for a walk with your dog or just to enjoy the outdoors. The walking…read moretrails are well maintained and provide a peaceful place to get some exercise and enjoy nature. The only downside is that there are a lot of flies in the evening, so it's a good idea to bring bug spray if you're visiting at night. Overall, it's a nice place to spend some time outside, and I'd definitely recommend it.

Staying at Gulf State Park provided a wonderful amenity for our dog, the pond and park at Sylvan…read moreLake. Off leash, shaded, and access to swimming for our pet. She loved it!