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    3.0 (1 review)

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    Municipal Park a.k.a. Monkey Park - Municipal Park, Opelika

    Municipal Park a.k.a. Monkey Park

    4.5(4 reviews)
    18.2 mi

    The Salem Shotwell Covered Bridge is one of those small, satisfying surprises where the history is…read morereal, the setting is peaceful, and the experience feels a little more special than you expect. The original bridge was built in 1900 to carry traffic over Wacoochee Creek, and even though the structure you walk across today is a careful reconstruction, it keeps the proportions, timberwork, and quiet charm of the old one. Being able to walk the full span is genuinely cool, especially since it's obviously not open to vehicles, and the boards have that soft, weathered sound underfoot that makes a covered bridge feel alive. The park that now surrounds it was created after the bridge was relocated and rebuilt in 2007, giving the structure a new home that feels both respectful and welcoming. There's easy parking right by the entrance, and the short nature walk that loops around the creek adds a nice rhythm to the visit, especially if you like to linger and take in the details. The bridge sits low over the water, framed by trees, and the whole place has that quiet, tucked‑away atmosphere that makes you slow down without thinking about it. It's the kind of stop that doesn't take long but stays with you, a simple wooden span that carries more history and charm than its size suggests. [Review 288 of 2026 - 271 in Alabama - 25477 overall]

    This is a cute neighborhood park. I enjoyed the history of the covered bridge and the picture…read morebackdrop it provided. There seemed to be quite a bit of green space in that area as a large soccer field was across the street. This park is dog friendly, and there is a little creek that runs through it. The wildflower trail was not very flowery as much as it was bushes that sometime flower. Check it out.

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    Salem Shotwell Covered Bridge at Municipal Park, Opelika

    Municipal Park a.k.a. Monkey Park - Salem Shotwell Covered Bridge at Municipal Park, Opelika

    Salem Shotwell Covered Bridge at Municipal Park, Opelika

    Municipal Park a.k.a. Monkey Park - Salem Shotwell Covered Bridge at Municipal Park, Opelika

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    Salem Shotwell Covered Bridge at Municipal Park, Opelika

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