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PARKS & RECREATION
ATHLETIC FACILITIES
AUBURN SOCCER COMPLEX, one of the City’s newest facilities, includes seven full-size lighted soccer fields,
office space, meeting space, and concessions. The City of Auburn Soccer Complex is home to the Auburn
Soccer Association (ASA). All games for ASA teams are played at the soccer complex. The City has soccer
fields at several other various locations in Auburn as well. more info- WWW.AUBURNALABAMA.ORG/SOCCER
AUBURN SOFTBALL COMPLEX, a state-of-the-art five-field softball facility, opened in 1993. The complex has
hosted 18 ASA National Championships and 10 ISA World Championships. In 2010, the Auburn Softball
Complex will host the ASA Men’s Church National Championship. The complex also hosts local leagues and
has been host site to many district and state tournaments. more info- WWW.AUBURNALABAMA.ORG/SOFTBALL
The Auburn Softball Complex was awarded the “1999 ISA NATIONAL COMPLEX OF THE YEAR,” followed
by the “1999, 2001, 2005, 2006 & 2008 ALABAMA ASA COMPLEX OF THE YEAR” awards.
AUBURN SOCCER COMPLEX AUBURN SOFTBALL COMPLEX YARBROUGH TENNIS CENTER
DUCK SAMFORD BASEBALL FIELDS is recognized as one of the most prestigious youth baseball complexes in
the nation. In 2002, Duck Samford played host to the Dixie Youth Majors State Tournament. In 2005, the
baseball complex hosted Dixie Youth’s 50th World Series.
BO CAVIN BASEBALL FIELDS includes four youth baseball fields adjacent to the Duck Samford Baseball Fields.
Felton Little Park also has baseball fields. more info- WWW.AUBURNALABAMA.ORG/BASEBALL
YARBROUGH TENNIS CENTER, is a partnership between the City of Auburn and Auburn University that
opened in 2007. The complex includes six indoor courts, 12 outdoor hard courts, 16 outdoor clay courts
(including a stadium court), locker rooms, a pro shop and more. Yarbrough hosts all city tennis programs
and serves as home to the Auburn University tennis teams.
SAMFORD AVENUE TENNIS CENTER, located adjacent to Auburn High School, includes six outdoor hard
courts. Courts are also available at Indian Pines and Cary Woods. more info- WWW.AUBURNALABAMA.ORG/TENNIS
RECREATION FACILITIES
BOYKIN COMMUNITY CENTER is home to the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Lee County. The center includes
a gym for drop-in basketball, and meeting rooms. Boykin also hosts a variety of other activities.
DEAN ROAD RECREATION CENTER is the main office of the City’s Parks and Recreation Department. The
Dean Road Recreation Center includes a gym, meeting areas and ceramics studio. Recreational programs
are held in late afternoons and evenings at the center.
FRANK BROWN RECREATION CENTER holds a variety of
activities including drop-in basketball, game rooms,
walking for fitness, birthday parties for children, and
various games for senior citizens. Renovations to the
facility’s interior were completed in December 2009.
SAMFORD AVENUE POOL AND DRAKE POOL provides
swimming activities for Auburn citizens during the
Summer months. NEWLY RENOVATED FRANK BROWN RECREATION CENTER
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CITY PARKS
The City of Auburn is committed to preserving green space as the city grows to ensure
that the next generation of residents will have plenty of beautiful parks to enjoy.
CHARLOTTE & CURTIS WARD BIKE PATH HICKORY DICKORY PARK TOWN CREEK PARK WALKING TRAIL
KIESEL PARK is Auburn’s largest and most recognized park covering 157 acres in northwest Auburn. The
dog friendly park is known for its nature trails, horticultural beauty and the historical Nunn Winston House.
Kiesel Park is home to Auburn’s CityFest, an outdoor festival attracting 35,000 people each year in April.
CHARLOTTE AND CURTIS WARD BIKE PATH is a popular three mile trail used for biking, walking, and running.
The Charlotte and Curtis Ward Bike Path is located adjacent to Chewacla State Park.
HICKORY DICKORY PARK is a unique playground experience for children to enjoy, located in north Auburn.
TOWN CREEK PARK is the City’s newest park, includes walking trails, a beautiful lake, historic trees, and
swings. The City’s Parks & Recreation Department also maintains the following parks and walking trails:
DUCK SAMFORD BASEBALL TRAIL MOORES MILL PARK DUNCAN WRIGHT FITNESS TRAIL
DUCK SAMFORD STADIUM TRACK TOWN CREEK PARK TRAIL MARTIN LUTHER KING PARK TRAIL
MARTIN LUTHER KING PARK SAM HARRIS PARK TRAIL GRAHAM MCTEER PARK
DUCK SAMFORD PARK KIESEL PARK TRAIL FELTON LITTLE PARK
BOWDEN PARK WESTVIEW PARK SAM HARRIS PARK
CITY RECREATION PROGRAMS
The City of Auburn Parks & Recreation Department continues to establish quality
programs to meet the needs and diverse leisure interests of Auburn’s citizens.
The Parks & Recreation Department offers the following programs:
ARTS & CRAFTS CERAMICS HOBBIES THEATRE
ATHLETICS CLUBS MARTIAL ARTS THERAPEUTICS
BIRTHDAY PARTIES DANCE MUSIC UNIQUE ACTIVITIES
FITNESS SENIORS
Preregistration is required for all programs, and all programs require
minimum participation. For further details on the City’s recreation
programs, please see the quarterly brochure at the City of Auburn’s
AUBURN DIXIE YOUTH BASEBALL Parks & Recreation website. more info- WWW.AUBURNALABAMA.ORG/PARKS
CYCLING
Cycling is very popular in Auburn. The City is committed to creating
and maintaining a bicycle friendly community. Area neighborhoods
and parks lend themselves to biking, and a number of cycling events
are held throughout the year in Auburn, including “Bike Bash” and
the “Bike Challenge.” The City of Auburn has more than 44 miles of
adventurous bike paths with an additional 118 miles of bike paths
proposed. more info- WWW.AUBURNALABAMA.ORG/CYCLE
The City of Auburn is the only city in the State of Alabama to be nationally recognized by the
LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS with the “BICYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY AWARD.”
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AREA ATTRACTIONS
CHEWACLA STATE PARK, located in south Auburn, provides 696 acres of scenic nature and wildlife. The dog
friendly park includes a 26-acre lake, rental boats, swimming area, playgrounds, hiking trails, a modern
campground and picnic areas with tables, grills and shelters, and family cabins. A trail system of 8 distinct
trails, features a mountain bike trail and tree trail, covering
from a mountain range to a 30-foot dam and waterfall.
more info- WWW.ALAPARK.COM/CHEWACLA
LOUISE KREHER FOREST ECOLOGY PRESERVE, located in north
Auburn, includes 110 acres of beautiful wooded hiking trails,
boardwalks, camping, and many other special features. The
Forest Ecology Preserve provides programs on a regular basis
presented by professionals in their field. The nature center
was established by Auburn University’s School of Forestry
and Wildlife Sciences as an outreach program designed to
reach out to all people with a strong focus on families and
CHEWACLA STATE PARK children. more info- WWW..AUBURN.EDU/PRESERVE
DONALD E. DAVIS ARBORETUM, located on the campus of Auburn University,
provides visitors with a natural setting for reflection and relaxation with
walking trails. Home to 150 different species of flora and fauna native to
Alabama and the Southeast, the primary purposes of the Arboretum are
those of conservation, education, and research on ecosystem preservation
and diversity. more info- WWW..AUBURN.EDU/ARBORETUM
SURFSIDE WATER PARK, located in south Auburn, 1/2 mile from I-85, Exit 51.
Surfside Water Park features a 450,000 gallon wave pool, a lazy river, four THE ARBORETUM
body flumes, two speed slides, and a 5,000 square foot kid’s area. The
Water Park opens on May 29th and is open daily until August 8th. After
August 8th, the park is open on Saturdays and Sundays until September
6th. more info- WWW.SURFSIDEWATERPARK.COM
LAKE MARTIN is a very popular attraction, 25 miles outside the city limits
of Auburn. The 44,000-acre lake features over 750 miles of wooded
shoreline with activities that include boating, fishing, skiing, swimming,
SURFSIDE WATER PARK golfing, and more. Lake Martin’s main attractions are Chimney Rock,
Kowaliga Bridge, Willow Point Country Club, and Stillwaters Resort. The lake hosts special events year-
round including concerts, fishing tournaments, holiday celebrations and much more.
LAKE HARDING is a 5,850-acre reservoir on the Chattahoochie River with portions of the lake located in
Georgia and Alabama. Lake Harding, approximately 10 miles from Auburn, offers fishing, boating and more.
TUSKEGEE NATIONAL FOREST, located 15 miles west of Auburn,
includes camping facilities, bike trails, hiking trails, horse
trails, a shooting range, and wildlife viewing areas.
SPRING VILLA PARK is a 325-acre park in Opelika, AL, with 24
campsites, a lodge, swimming pool, and walking trails.
Spring Villa Park is home to the historic 1850s William Penn
Yonge home listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
LEE COUNTY LAKE is a 130-acre fishing lake, nine miles east of
Auburn. The Lee County Lake is owned and operated by the
State of Alabama. LAKE MARTIN, ALABAMA
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GOLF DIGEST 2005, “#1 METRO AREA IN AMERICA FOR GOLF.”
PUBLIC GOLF COURSES
AUBURN LINKS AT MILL CREEK, an 18-hole public golf course in south Auburn, features 7,145 yards from the
back tees, large bermuda grass greens and rolling fairways. more info- WWW.AUBURNLINKS.COM
GOLF DIGEST 2008 rated Auburn Links a
“4-STAR GOLF COURSE.”
INDIAN PINES GOLF COURSE is an 18-hole public golf course in
northeast Auburn. The municipal course of Auburn-Opelika
opened in 1976. Indian Pines Golf Course was redesigned in
1999, and a new clubhouse was added in 2006. The par 71
golf course features 6,213 yards and bermuda grass greens. AUBURN LINKS AT MILL CREEK, HOLE #4
ROBERT TRENT JONES GOLF TRAIL AT GRAND NATIONAL is a very popular vacation destination. The world
renowned golf complex, located in Opelika, Alabama, features two 18-hole golf courses and an 18-hole par
three course. Robert Trent Jones, Sr. proclaimed Grand National the single greatest site for golf he had
ever seen. In 1997, Grand National hosted the Nike Tour
Championship, followed by the 1998 LPGA Tournament of
Champions, and the 2000 NCAA Men’s Division I Golf
Championship. more info- WWW.RTJGOLF.COM/GRANDNATIONAL
GOLF WORLD 2009 ranked Grand National
the “#1 LOCATION FOR PUBLIC GOLF.”
GOLF DIGEST listed Grand National as one
THE LAKE COURSE AT GRAND NATIONAL, HOLE #16 of the “TOP 10 AFFORDABLE COURSES.”
PRIVATE GOLF COURSES
AUBURN UNIVERSITY CLUB AT YARBROUGH FARMS is a private
golf club in Auburn, featuring 18 holes of golf and first-class
practice facilities. Established in 1999, the club serves as the
official home of the Auburn University golf teams. The 18-
hole bermuda grass golf course of 225 acres and 7,326 yards
includes beautiful rolling hills and woodlands. The Auburn
University Club offers tennis, a swimming pool, and a 12,000
square foot clubhouse with locker rooms and a restaurant.
Residential real estate is also available at Yarbrough Farms.
The Auburn University Club played host to the 2009 PGA
Qualifying School. more info- WWW.AUCYF.COM AUBURN UNIVERSITY CLUB, HOLE #17
MOORE’S MILL CLUB is a private golf club in Auburn, Alabama. The club features 18-holes of golf stretching
close to 7,000 yards throughout rolling terrain and dense hardwoods. Facilities also include tennis courts,
two swimming pools, a fitness center, and a clubhouse with restaurant, lounge, full-service bar, locker
rooms, meeting space, a golf pro shop, club storage area, and pavilion. more info- WWW.MOORESMILLCLUB.COM
SAUGAHATCHEE COUNTRY CLUB, a private club in Opelika,
Alabama, features an 18-hole, par 72 golf course, tennis, a
swimming pool, fitness and dining. The private golf course
includes club storage, locker rooms, pro shop and practice
areas. more info- WWW.SAUGAHATCHEECOUNTRYCLUB.COM
GOLF DIGEST ranks Saugahatchee Country Club as one
MOORES MILL GOLF CLUB, HOLE #18 of the “TOP 5 GOLF COURSES IN ALABAMA.”
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ARTS FACILITIES
JAN DEMPSEY COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER - JDCAC is one of the premiere facilities of the
City’s Parks & Recreation Department. JDCAC contains an Art Gallery, two studio/
classrooms, a children’s gallery, a conference room
and a performance room. The arts center provides
area residents with access to an outstanding active
schedule of exhibitions, concerts, theatre, dance, lectures, art
classes, and special events for adults and children throughout the
year. The Community Arts Center also provides artists, dancers,
and actors the opportunity to offer programs and instructional
JAN DEMPSEY COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER classes to area citizens. more info- WWW.AUBURNALABAMA.ORG/ARTS
JULE COLLINS SMITH MUSEUM OF FINE ART - JCSM, located in Auburn on South College Street, opened to
the public in 2003. Auburn University’s unique 40,000 square foot art museum includes a landscape of 15
acres with botanical gardens, walking paths, and a lake. The Jule Collins Smith Museum’s interior includes
a large lobby, a café, a gift shop, a 126-seat auditorium, and
a sun-filled terrace overlooking the lake. The museum offers
a permanent collection, a children’s programs, lectures by
artists and scholars, concerts, and traveling exhibitions.
more info- WWW.JCSM.AUBURN.EDU
JULE COLLINS SMITH MUSEUM OF FINE ART
AUBURN UNIVERSITY TELFAIR B. PEET THEATRE provides classical and modern theatre productions year-
round. The theatre is located on the campus of Auburn University. more info- WWW.AUBURN.EDU/THEATRE
AUBURN UNIVERSITY JONATHAN B. LOVELACE ATHLETIC MUSEUM & HALL OF HONOR is located on the campus
of Auburn University. The museum honors the collegiate athletic history of Auburn University.
ARTS ASSOCIATION OF EAST ALABAMA, located in Opelika, Alabama, hosts performing arts events year-round.
ALABAMA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL is internationally acclaimed, producing classics from ancient to modern
times and attracting visitors from all 50 states and over 50 countries each year. The Skakespeare Festival is
located 50 miles from Auburn in Montgomery, Alabama.
COLUMBUS MUSEUM is located in Columbus, Georgia, 35 miles from Auburn. The Columbus Museum, one
of the southeast’s largest, is very unique in its focus on American art and regional history.
ARTS ORGANIZATIONS
AUBURN ARTS ASSOCIATION provides quality arts experiences for area youth, encourages arts
initiatives, scholarships, arts education projects, social activities, and professional opportunities
for area artists. more info- WWW.AUBURNARTS.ORG
AUBURN AREA COMMUNITY THEATRE - AACT offers participation in the world of theatre for area
residents. AACT productions are held at JDCAC. more info- WWW.AUBURNACT.ORG
AUBURN COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA evolved from the Auburn University Orchestra in to ensure the
survival of quality orchestral music in the City and area. more info- WWW.AUBURNALABAMA.ORG/ARTS
AUBURN CITYKIDS was created to expose at-risk children to the arts. The Auburn CityKids is
sponsored by the Auburn Arts Association. more info- WWW.AUBURNALABAMA.ORG/ARTS
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