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GARDEN VARIETY Alabama Nature Center
n 3050 Lanark Rd, Millbrook, 36054 J 800-822-9453 alabamawildlife.org The Alabama Nature Center is a 350-acre planneduse outdoor education facility with fi e miles of boardwalks and trails traversing forests, fields, streams, wetlands and ponds. Admission charged. Call for schedule.
Blount Cultural Park
n 6055 Vaughn Rd, 36116 J funinmontgomery.com This 300-acre park is reminiscent of the English countryside. Free Admission. Open seven days a week, dawn to dusk, unless reserved for a private party.
EAT South's Downtown Farm
n 425 Molton St, 36104 D eatsouth.org This all-natural urban farm offers community planting beds and exciting learning opportunities with the farmer in residence. Free Admission. Open Mon-Sat.
Elton N. Dean Sr. Park
Wright Brothers Park
n 544 Maxwell Blvd, 36104 D J 334-625-2300 funinmontgomery.com Take a breath and enjoy picturesque views of the Downtown Farm, the Alabama River or the city’s beautiful skyline. Free Admission. Open seven days a week, dawn to dusk.
n 7251 Old Selma Rd. 334-832-1210 tinyurl.com/EltonDean This 15 acre park sits on the West side of Montgomery County and serves as our biggest and newest park. It features a 5 acre pond with two pavilions looking at it. This park is also equipped with a playground area, park benches, charcoal grills, restrooms and plenty of green space for all activities. The two pavilions are also available for renting for having your next birthday party, family reunion or a church function. Reservation forms available online.
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John & Joyce Caddell Sculpture Garden n One Museum Dr, 36117 J 334-625-4333 The all new John & Joyce Caddell Sculpture Garden expands over three acres and is transformed by season, time of day, and even weather, and provides an ever-changing and contemplative haven to view works of art and to enjoy the natural beauty of our Park. Call for Schedule.
Shakespeare Garden & Amphitheatre
n One Festival Dr, 36117 J 334-271-5300 asf.net This is one of seven such gardens in the USA, which features plants and fl wers from Shakespeare’s plays. Free admission. Call for Schedule.
Lagoon Park Trail
n 2733 Gunter Park Dr, 36109 J 334-625-2300 lagoonparktrail.com The trail weaves through 176 acres of Lagoon Park and offers five miles of cycling, hiking, and recreational activities. Free admission. Open seven days a week dawn to dusk.
Rotary Park
n 98 Coosa St 334-625-2300 This urban park is in the heart of downtown Montgomery. Newly redesigned space is now a vibrant center for community and recreation. Grab a bite to eat from the various food trucks that frequently set up shop in the park or kickback with your furry friend in the dog friendly section of the park. Free admission. Open seven days a week, dawn to dusk.
Montgomery Plaza
n Dexter Ave & Montgomery St, 36104 DJ 334-625-2300 This brand new park nestled on Montgomery’s historic Dexter Avenue is the perfect spot to relax while you are enjoying MGM’s walkable downtown. Free admission. Open seven days a week dawn to dusk.
PARK PLACES
Take a walk, fly a ite or just relax with a book at one of Montgomery’s multiple green spaces like Blount Cultural Park or Vaughn Road Park.
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