We had an extremely rude gate women yell at my teenage friend because we were picking up our…read morefriends and she said that we disobeyed her by letting our friends in the car and she yelled at the car in a deep voice to GET OUT OR else then ran after our car. Not expectable she fully screamed and we were being extremely respectful the whole time!

Best lazy River in Orange Beach! We love the Oasis. Where else can you have a wave pool, lazy…read moreRiver, bar and grill, hammocks, and more all in one place? Only at the Wharf's oasis

A small park located in Orange Beach, Alabama. There is not much to this park, but it has nice…read morewater views and seemingly good fishing. It is located next to the Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach. It is well kept and all in all, a very nice find

Amazing nice clean park for kids. So much to play, slide and swing on. Great place to get the…read morelittle energy out on vacation that's free.make sure you walk down to the water. We saw Dolphins swimming around during our visit.

Nice park with beautiful mature oak trees! It has a nice playground and plenty of room for…read morepicnicking! Why did they stop their spring concerts?

It's a nice family park in gulf shores with great facilities. The city is always hosting events…read morehere.

So this place is very to the point. It's water and fun. It has a lazy river that is 3 feet…read morethroughout the path. Then you have your slides to choose from. Of course, there are food options available, but be mindful of eating and throwing things away in a timely manner because of the birds. Outside of that, it was a great experience. They have plenty of lifeguards available.

Great family friendly water park!!! Great rides for…read moreeveryone Kids-Adults!!! Very great for kids 9m-3years old!!! Very clean park!!!

Lake Shelby Playground is a fantastic place for families! The playground is clean, well maintained,…read moreand has a unique nature-inspired design with plenty of climbing features and obstacle-style play that keeps kids entertained for a long time. There are areas for different age groups, shaded seating for parents, and restrooms nearby, which makes visiting convenient. The surrounding lake and walking paths add to the experience, and it's a beautiful spot to relax while the kids play. Free parking is another bonus. This is definitely a must-visit if you're in the Gulf Shores area and looking for a fun, family-friendly outdoor destination.

Playground and obstacle course just to the right of gulf state park entrance. Great lol at ground…read morewith plenty of things to keeps kids entertained. Looks relatively new and well maintained. There is a little pond next to it that some people were fishing from. Across the drive is a very nice area that has picnic tables and grills. The dog pond dog playground is close by. There is a building that looks to rent bicycles, Segway, and kayaks as well. You can then walk the wooden bridge over the highway to the beach. This is a perfect little spot for a family to have picnic or playtime for a spell.

Not a big place, but absolutely ideal for youngsters and those who love barnyard animals. You get…read moreto play/feed with a ton of smaller goats, as well as sheep, an alpaca, small cow, a duck, tortoises, etc. Animals will mob you if you buy a cup of carrots for them ($3). Admission priced reasonably (I think it was $9/person for adults), and staff was very nice/willing to educate you. Animals were absolutely adorable - you could even hold baby goats. Absolutely would recommend this place to anyone traveling w/people that love barnyard animals. Only caveat is that they were only open on weekends, 10-4, during the time we visited in early May 2021.

This was a fun little and I do stress little petting zoo. Great for little kids and just to pass…read moretime. Very very cheap adventure. You can also feed and hold some of the animals. The bearded dragon and the baby Joey (kangaroo) was also a nice addition it. You can also hold them.

Absolutely phenomenal park!!! I am blown away! Gorgeous landscape, beautiful sunsets, the flora and…read morefauna have me in awe. 28 miles of trails for biking and walking. I've spotted alligators, blue heron, turtles, lizards.. very cool! All the campsite hosts are friendly and our check-in was very easy and we were also greeted with welcoming service. We chose campsite number 479 right next to Mission Lake and the pedestrian bridge that takes you to the ocean. This campground is so clean, beautiful, and offers multiple bathrooms with showers and restrooms. The bathrooms are clean and the showers have enough space to shower and change. Each campsite I've seen has a dump station and water, which has come in handy. There's also Wi-Fi! There's also a restaurant on the campgrounds and tomorrow night we are going to listen to live music and have a few drinks. I've truly loved my stay here and would highly recommend it to anyone! We were only going to stay for four nights but we extended it to a week because we are having such a great time.

The park was well maintained. The campground had paved sites with easy access to trails. The trails…read moreconnect and are well marked. There were lots of amenities at the campsite. The staff was friendly. Something to do for everyone! Close to stores, restaurants, and local attractions.