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Village Point Park Boardwalk

4.4 (7 reviews)

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Ashley H.

How is it that I just recently learned that Daphne has an actual beach? It's kind of hidden. You can get here by taking the walking trail from Village Point Park, or taking the boardwalks from Bay Front Park. There's a large pier for fishing, or you can fish from the beach. There are usually people flying kites, playing frisbee, walking, and playing in the sand. The sand isn't the pristine white Gulf of Mexico beach sand, but it's not as dark as Cocoa Beach or Del Mar Beach either. This beach is on the murky waters of the Mobile Bay, so I don't know that I would swim. I love gators, but I don't care to be their lunch. There are no rules against swimming in it if you're brave. It's also pet friendly, but I don't know that I would take Jazzy during the warmer months for the same reason. Today we saw a couple of guys para surfing, which looked like it would be a lot of fun. It was certainly fun to watch. I can see myself laying on this beach for a tan or sitting on one of the benches reading a good book while my boys fish. It's nice to have a local beach 10 minutes from home for the days I don't feel like driving down to the Gulf and competing with tourists for a spot in the sand.

Candace T.

A perfect place to watch the sunset. Plenty of park benches. Of course you can always bring a blanket and sit on the sand. It actually about a 3-5 minute walk from the parking lot. Could be longer if you stop to observe any of the local wildlife. The beware of alligators and snakes sign is no joke. We watched a little fella swim around when we were walking across the boardwalk. Fun to watch but made me realize I was in his house and needed to stay on the path.

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Krista R.

Great park with well maintained trails. Home to the famous Jackson's Oak. In addition, there is a very old graveyard and a nature walk. A full circle of the trials is equivalent to around 2 miles. The boardwalk is currently closed.

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Jackson's Oak

Jackson's Oak

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7/29/2022: Directions are wrong, Jackson's Oak in located within Village Point Park Preserve. Head…read morethere instead of the address listed on Harbor Bluff, that only takes you to a cul de sac within a gated community. The vegetation is too thick and dense to enter on Harbor Bluff unless you have a machete. The entrance in Village Point Park Preserve is more walkable with no hassles. Walk down the pedestrian only road in Village Point Park Preserve, within a quarter of a mile, there will be an unmarked trail on the right, the boardwalk may be slightly visible through the trees. a brisk, quick walk to this tree and bing, you are at the Jackson Oak. I don't understand why this tree has no historical marker, this tree was a between 300-500 years old. Great for kids, great for dogs, there are also various trails throughout the park. There is also an older cemetery in this park, a short walk away.

Jackson's Oak is such a cool piece of American History! The tree is said to stand 95 feet tall…read morewith a 28 foot circumference. It's a point of reference in the Spanish Land Grant of 1787. Of course, the name is derived because General Andrew Jackson is said to have given a speech to his troops from one of its limbs during the War of 1812 while en route to Pensacola. Pictures don't do this breathtaking old massive oak justice. You know it's dripping with tons of Spanish miss that flows in the bay breeze. I can't help but love that tree. To get to the tree, I suggest parking at Bay Front Park and taking the boardwalk to the left. At the end of the boardwalk, take an immediate left and walk the trail all the way around until you see the portapotty and picnic table. Keep walking. You're almost there. There's a little trail down from it off to the right and a sign on the left pointing to the Oak. Just walk a little farther and you'll see the tree, which is surrounded by a boardwalk. They prefer you not walk up to the tree. There's a bench or two to take a break from the walking and a little plaque telling about the tree and its history. It's a cool little nature walk and a great way to kill time.

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