Nature & Trails

If reveling in the great outdoors is your thing, Gulf Shores/Orange Beach is your vacation destination! You’ll find a multitude of facilities catering to your outdoor and indoor activity interests. From walking and jogging trails and outdoor soccer and tennis courts to picnic shelters, gymnasiums and indoor pools, we’ve got it all. Please peruse the list below for additional information on area facilities and their amenities.

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Wade Ward Nature Park 500 Gulf Shores Parkway - Gulf Shores, AL 36542 (251) 968-1420 This 12 acre park is located in the heart of Gulf Shores featuring a pavilion, benches and scenic boardwalks overlooking coastal salt marshes
Gulf Shores Kids Park 2008 West 3rd Street - Gulf Shores, AL 36542 (251) 968-1420 Open daily and closing at dusk, this kid’s park was designed by the children of Pleasure Island and custom-built by over 1,500 volunteers in less than six days.
Gulf Shores Wetlands Nature Park 19025 Oak Road West - Gulf Shores, AL 36542 (251) 968-1420 Outdoor recreation fishing ponds, nature trails, benches and two lighted gazebos.
Hugh S. Branyon Back Country Trail Highway 161 - Orange Beach, AL 36561 (251) 981-2610 Website: www.obparksandrec.com/parkstrails/backcountrytrail.html The Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry trail winds through the rich flora and fauna of Orange Beach all the way to the pristine beach of Gulf State Park. The network of trails traverses four distinct ecosystems and covers 10 miles, allowing for wildlife viewing and exercising at the same time.
Meyer Park 400 East 22nd Avenue - Gulf Shores, AL 36542 This 12-acre park is located within the heart of downtown Gulf Shores and features picnic shelters and tables, playground equipment, a baseball diamond, and horseshoe pits.
Orange Beach Kids Park 26425 Canal Road - Orange Beach, AL 36561
Orange Beach Waterfront Park 26425 Canal Road - Orange Beach, AL 36561 Located on beautiful Wolf Bay, this park includes a fishing pier, picnic shelters with grills, paved walking paths, and a lighted kid’s park.
Sims Park/Skate Park 2008 West 3rd Street - Gulf Shores, AL 36542 (251) 968-1420 As the largest City of Gulf Shores Park, it features a fully equipped fitness center, tennis courts, soccer fields, baseball diamonds, and an outdoor pavilion.
Skateboard Park 400 East 22nd Avenue - Gulf Shores, AL 36542 Tackle the pyramid with a grind bench or head for the slanted manual pad. Be sure to bring a helmet (or rent one) and an adult to sign a waiver.