Sports Facilities and Public Parks

A Natural Playground

A history with its roots in agricultural development leaves you surrounded by a natural playground in a community that celebrates its organic heritage in every aspect. Picturesque views at ever turn establish a whimsical ambiance that will envelop every guest in the spirit that is the loveliest village on the plains.
 
AMF Auburn Lanes
719 Opelika Rd., Auburn
(334) 887-6573
Leagues and open-lane bowling daily. 
 
Featuring 10-pin bowling, game room, café, and proshop.
Auburn Softball Complex
2560 S. College Street, Auburn, AL 36830
Contact: Robby Carter, (334) 887-4927
Admission charged for selected events.  Five-field complex with covered dugouts, skinned infields.  Bermuda grass, three-story control building and concessions.  Host of National ASA and ISA tournaments.  EE, RF, WF,DP

Sports Activities: Softball
Description: Five field complex with 300-foot fences, covered dugouts, concessions, press box, control tower with showers, lockers, meeting room, control room, dugout phones, playground area

Age of facility: built in 1993
Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. office hours and as needed for games and tournaments
Office open year round, facilities closed December through February
Parking for about 750 including handicapped accessible spaces
Seating Capacity About 1,200

Concessions Amenity is available
Dressing Rooms Amenity is available
Lockers Amenity is available
Lighting Amenity is available
Restrooms Amenity is available
Equipped for radio/tv broadcast radio
Auburn Softball Complex
Auburn University Collegiate Sports
P.O. Box 351 Auburn AL 36831-0351.
334-844-4040
1-800-AUB-1957
 
Auburn University Collegiate Sports
Sports fans flock to Auburn for football, basketball, baseball, gymnastics and 16 more NCAA Divisions IA sports.
Chewacla State Park
124 Shell Toomer Pkwy. Auburn 36830.
334887-5621
1-800-ALA-PARK
8am till sunset
$2.00
 
A great place for a picnic, a day of activities or an overnight stay in camping facilities or cabins. Miles of nature trails for hiking and biking follow the creeks and hills of this 696-acre park. A 26-acre lake for swimming, fishing and boating is available as well as tennis courts, playground, a beautiful waterfall, picnic areas and group camp area.
Donald E. Davis Arboretum
Garden Dr. & College St. Auburn
1-334-844-5770
Sunrise till Sunset
 
 
Located on the campus of Auburn University, the arboretum is home to 150 different tree species native to Alabama and the Southeast. A brochure distinguishes the species for visitors as they stroll along the walking trails.
Duck Samford Sports Complex
1720 E. University Dr., Auburn (307 S. Dean Rd., Aubun 36830)
1-334-887-4930
 
 
Four Dixie Youth-size and two Dixie Boys-size baseball fields, one girl’s softball field, control buildings with concessions, press boxes, restrooms, playgrounds, picnic area, walking trail and lighted parking lots. The complex also has a football field with concessions, and restrooms, two soccer/la cross fields, and a walking track around the soccer fields.
Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserver
3100 AL Hwy. 147 N, Auburn 108 M White Smith Hall, Auburn University AL 36849
1-334-502-4553
 
 
Walking trails of the 110-acre Preserver offer opportunities for birding, observation of wildlife and identification of trees and wild flowers. Focal areas include the Wetlands, Butterfly garden, GPS, fern, reptile and wildlife trails. Also used as an orienteering course.
Hickory Dickory Park
Hickory Lane and North Cedarbrook, Auburn. 
1-334-501-2930
 
 
12,000 sp. ft. of community-built playspace, picnic areas and restroom facilities.
Kiesel Park
Chadwick Ln., AUburn (307 S. Dean Rd., Auburn 36830)
1-334-887-4930
 
 
Spectacular nature trail encompasses this 124-acre park showing visitors a rural habitat. Environmental lab, pavilion and picnic area.
Lake Harding
1-888-172-5253
 
 
Activities: Water activities, boat ramp.
Fun Zone
1-334-701-0440
 
 
Activities: Skating, arcade.
Lee County Public Fishing Lake
Lee Rd. 146, Opelika  (321 Lee Rd. 808, Opelika 36804).
1-334-749-1275
Open Tues-Sat. Feb.-Jun/ and Wed-Sat July-Nov. Sunrise till Sunset
 
 
130-acre public fishing lake owned and operated by the State of Alabama. Fishing boats and trolling motors for rent and boat ramps available.
Saugahatchee Lake
Saugahatchee Lake Rd., Opelika (P.O. Box 1029, Opelika 36803).
1-334-705-5500
Tues-Sun Surise till Sunset
 
 
Fishing and boat permits from Opelika City Hall required. 600-acre lake stocked with all types of freshwater fish.
Spring Villa Park
1474 Lee Rd. 148, Opelika (P.O. Box 1026. Opelika 36803
1-334-705-5560 or 1-334-705-5552
No Admission to enter the park,
Admission charge for camping.  Reservations for pavillion required.
 
300-acre park with 24 improved campsites, lodge, walking trail and 4-acre parking lot. Home to the historic 1850s William Penn Yonge home (listed on the National Register of Historic Places)
SurfSide Water Park
2870 S, College St Auburn 36832
1-334-821-7873
ADMISSION: Admission fee: Senior citizen and group discounts.  Season passes and catering available.
SurfSide Water Park
A wave pool, water slides, lazy river ride, children’s pool, volleyball facilities and concessions offer cool excitement and relief from the summer sun. Senior citizen and group discounts. Season passes and catering available.
Westridge Dixie Youth Baseball Complex
Douglas Avenue, Opelika (P.O. Box 1026, Opelika, 36803-1026)
Contact: Reid Pope (334) 705-5559 

Sports Activities T-Ball, girls softball, Dixie Youth age baseball
Description Eight Dixie Youth-sized fields, 200-ft. fences, two concession stands, press box, control room buildings with restrooms, lighted fields and parking lot.
Events hosted Alabama State Dixie Youth Championship

Age of facility built in 1993
Hours Open according to baseball schedule
Parking Two lighted lots with 275 total places and 10 handicapped
Seating Capacity 1,400
Special programs for 5 years to 12 years of age

Concessions Amenity is available
Dressing Rooms NA
Lockers NA
Lighting Amenity is available
Restrooms Amenity is available
Equipped for radio/tv broadcast radio
Westridge Dixie Youth Baseball Complex
Wynnsong 16
E.University Drive, Auburn
1-334-501-0401
 
 
Activities: Movie theater featuring 16 screens and tiered seating.
Sports Academy
3768 Pepperell Parkway, Midway Plaza, Opelika
334-749-4040
Auburn-Opelika's premiere indoor sports training and conditioning facility, catering to athletes of all sports, skill levels and ages. Featuring East Alabama’s only indoor sports facility that offers baseball/softball batting cages, pitching mounds and a turf practice area. Private baseball and softball lessons with former or current college and professional players or coaches who have over 25 years of experience. Cages, mounds and practice area available for team or personal rentals for baseball, softball, soccer or flag football. Age-specific weight training programs designed by certified athletic trainers and licensed physical therapists for athletes of all ages and level of activity.