Gulf Shores' motto is "Small Town, Big Beach" and just over a mile from those beaches is a lovely…read moreand unique park where you can see how much this community cares about their children and its residents. Spread over 12 acres Lots of slides and activities. A miniature zip line, tire swing, regular swings, swings for smaller children plus a skate park, tennis courts, ball fields, indoor swimming pool inside the recreation center much more. There's picnic areas, a pavilion, grilling options, clean rest rooms, nicely landscaped with plenty of shade and it's wheelchair accessible with loads of parking. For address, directions and more: https://www.gulfshores.com/sports-facilities/johnnie-sims-park/ There's a number of special events around the year like music, movies, festivals and more but I'm so impressed with how community comes together for to support one another. For example, last night was a very nice event in our neighborhood for the Sims Park Christmas Celebration! There was the Rudolph movie playing, a petting zoo with camel rides, vendors, Santa taking pictures, holiday treats, crafts, hot cocoa & chili provided by our fire department and the 6th Annual Snowball Drop with prizes and more. After the cancellation last year it was a beautiful night that we were able to get out and meet up with friends and neighbors as meet some great folks. Bottom line: I'm feeling the Christmas spirit officially so Merry Christmas everyone!!

Awesome park for skateboarding and inline skates. Open every day. And well lit and open after dark…read more The park is unsupervised, but often patrolled by law enforcement. Everyone always seems kind and respectful towards each other. Great for kids of all ages, and adults alike, too. Bring your video camera as sometimes you can catch professional athletes performing some impressive stunts. Free to the public. No admission, no charge whatsoever. Helmets are required. And recommended that you also use other protective wear such as elbow, knee, and wrist pads, too. Bicycles and scooters are not allowed in the concrete bowl. "The skate park was built in 2007 and cost $300,000 - paid for by the city. It is the only free concrete park in the area and was designed with the help of Team Pain." Source: http://www.srpressgazette.com/news/police-crackdown-on-skate-park-1.76778?page=0

Awesome place! My kids loved it! Accessible and they were able to use their scooters since they…read moredon't know or even have a skate board

The outside is deceiving as we passed by many times. We thought it was a surf shop but when we went…read morein. We were totally surprised. It was a restaurant/cafe and a large area portion of the store was apparels. A great selection of surf shirts, shorts, hats, etc. We liked a couple of Crop Tshirts and was pleased to see they were on sale. They also offer a Military Discount with an ID. We didn't get to see the entire store but heard there's an indoor skate area too. We have plans to go back and have lunch on another day. See you there!

Waterboyz is the coolest breakfast cafe / surf shop inPensacola Florida . It has a full menu…read moreoffering vegan selections, coffee, pastries, surfboards and live music in the mornings. Great way to start a day or recovery from the night.

Ever wonder why GOD reflects DOG & DOG reflects GOD?…read more#ReflectDogs Love & Forgiveness Show GODs What an awesome dog park!! You almost feel like you're in a city park! And maybe that's because you are. Do they have a wet pad for little kids and they have a playground for little kids and they have a skate park and one hole corner is a dog park!! A true Community Center! The dog park even has some Condos for some local birds. There are nice double-gated concrete entry areas to both the big and small Park as well as nice water fountains that you can step on with your foot. A few benches to sit on around the dog park but other than that nothing but a few old growth trees and room to run! It is Well fenced and you can park very close

Renovations to the park are now complete with improvements in the skate park, new public restrooms,…read morelighting, benches, walkways. Dog Park is always empty.

Nice, clean park. There is shade by the concession stand. Six or seven fields exist. There are…read morebatting cages - bring your own pitcher. It looks very picturesque.

Decent park. Small town feel. Concession stand has been updated and I quite nice. Fields and…read moreseating need to be the next thing updated.

It's a small skate park, but it is a small city. Looks like a good place to practice tricks if you…read moreare an experienced skater, not so much if you are an amateur. This skate park is located in George B Halliday Park, which has several baseball diamonds, basketball courts, batting cages, bleachers, concessions. Restrooms are near the baseball areas. Park closes around 10 or 11 pm. Skate Park is next to a ditch, shaded by large oak trees. Skate Park does not appear to be well lit, but the adjacent baseball diamonds are. There is a larger skate park in Mobile, Public Safety Park, but that is over 30 miles south of Bay Minnette.