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Call (334) 625-2300 to learn more about rental options at the following parks:
- AUM/Ron Nunn
- Gateway
- Ida Belle Young
- Lagoon
- Pete Peterson
Parks, Trails, & Natural Areas
The Montgomery Parks & Recreation Department offers endless opportunities for exciting, enriching activities for the entire family. There’s never been a better time to get outside!
Enjoy some fresh air with a trip to one of Montgomery’s parks, trails, or acres of open space. The City offers 60 parks each with their own attractions and special features such as nature trails, baseball fields, playgrounds, gazebos, and more.
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Oak Park
- Address:1010 Forest Ave.
Montgomery, AL 36106 - Phone:(334) 625-2300
Amenities:- Benches
- Historical Area
- Horseshoes
- Natural Area
- Open Space
- Planetarium
- Playground
- Pond
- Shelter Rental
- Trail
- Parks & Trails
- Address:1010 Forest Ave.
Historic Oak Park is home to 40 acres of gardens, playgrounds, open space and numerous mature trees. Multiple walking trails circle the park, and picnic shelters and a band shell add to the allure for park users. Sheltered picnic tables and a wi-fi hot spot welcome visitors at one entrance. The park is also home to the W. A. Gayle Planetarium and the administrative offices of the Parks and Recreation Department. The picnic shelters are available for rent.
Oak Park is also home to Montgomery Botanical Gardens, which currently includes a Southern Garden, three Pollinator Gardens, a Daylily Garden, the Betty Fitzgerald Biblical Garden, an outdoor classroom and a water feature that was a part of the original Montgomery Zoo. For more information about the botanical gardens, you can visit www.montgomerybotanicalgardens.com.
Oak Park Shelters
Oak Park has 5 shelters. Numbers 1, 2, and 5 are small. They will accommodate approximately 30 people. The price is $50 for the entire day. Shelters 3 and 4 are large. They will accommodate approximately 50 people. They both have electrical outlets. The rental price is $50 for the entire day.
Special Event Permits are required for all shelter rentals. Please have your event permit submitted 20 days prior to your event. If you have questions regarding your event permit, please call 334-625-2300.
Closes at Sundown