Calling all Photo Bugs - The 2023 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest is officially accepting entries. The Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest is a joint project between the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Alabama Tourism Department. Sharpening your photography skills by visiting the Alabama State Parks is a great way to learn more about what we offer.
Interested in supporting the Alabama State Parks? The Alabama State Parks Foundation hosts a community of people who love our State Parks. Members of the Foundation are people dedicated to building and sustaining a great, statewide park system. To learn more about charitable giving and memorial gifts, please visit the Alabama State Parks Foundation.
The Alabama State Parks supports the Girl Scouts of America. Everything Girl Scouts do builds their curiosity, kindness, and can-do spirit. This dedication matches well with the mission of the Alabama State Parks and we are proud to call them partners. Every year, Girl Scouts explore the natural wonders found across our country during the Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend. As we get closer to September 10th we will feature each "Love Your State Parks" event planned in our parks.
When planning a conference, off-site meeting or any group function you look for a lot of things; convenience, space, affordability, amenities and extracurricular activities, which is exactly what you’ll find at the Alabama State Parks. Learn more about business meeting facilities at the Alabama State Parks.
Visit the Upcoming Events section of alapark.com to keep up with all things park. Check out these scheduled park events:
Over the past 83 years, trails have been a fundamental part of the park system’s mission. Because of this, we created the Dirt Pass Trail Crew Program. This program is a way to voluntarily donate $35 per year to help support our efforts to improve our trail system. Your money goes directly to the maintenance, enhancement and planning of the Alabama State Parks trails system. All Dirt Pass membership donations are made online and each donating Dirt Pass member will receive a cool, Trail Crew t-shirt to show your pride in our program.
We understand that with today's traveling expenses the difference in taking a vacation or staying home could be taking your dog, boarding your dog or finding someone to take care of this member of your family. A few years ago we implemented a series of dog-friendly policies aimed at providing visitors a more enjoyable park experience. To ensure your visit with us is fun for the whole family please check with the park you plan to visit for park specific information on dogs.
Spending time in the outdoors provides both mental and physical therapy and one of the best ways to get to know the Alabama State Parks is by hitting the trails. Whether it's hiking our family-friendly moderate trails or mountain biking more advanced trails, we provide opportunities for everyone. Make your plans! Photo - Mountain Bike Trails at Oak Mountain State Park.