FAIRHOPE MUNICIPAL PIER AND PARK

4 North Beach Road

Located at the West end of Fairhope Avenue, on the site on the city’s original commercial pier (dating back from 1894), the Fairhope Pier is our city’s ‘town square’. Destroyed by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the 1448 foot pier was rebuilt and reopened in November 2006. Designed for both strolling and fishing, the pier features benches, covered areas, restrooms, a marina and a restaurant. There is no cost to walk, but a saltwater license is required for fishing. The park is home to a lovely rose garden and fountain, plus picnic tables, pavilion, duck pond, tree trail, and a large sandy beach. Non-residents are charged park admission during the summer season. In addition to the waterfront park, numerous bluff top parks extend along the bay front. 

KNOLL PARK

Left in its natural state, this park is a popular spot for bird watchers. In the spring, the park’s hundreds of azalea bushes bloom beautiful pinks and reds. The park is located at the intersection of Fairhope Avenue at Magnolia Street.

BEACH PARK TREE TRAIL

The Beach Park Tree Trail is located in North Beach Park at the Fairhope Municipal Pier. It contains almost 500 species of trees. The Alabama State Champion Swamp Tupelo and Hazel Alder are located in the Beach Park Trail. The Beach Park Tree Trail was a joint project between the Wisteria Garden Club and the Fairhope Tree Commission.

PUBLIC BOAT RAMP

1 Pier Avenue

(One is located in Magnolia Beach Park at Pier St., and the other is at North Beach Park)
Easy public boat access to Mobile Bay is provided at several locations throughout Fairhope. Pump-out facilities are located at Eastern Shore Marine on Fly Creek, 848 Sea Cliff Drive.

MARIETTA JOHNSON BOTANICAL GARDEN AND TREE TRAIL

450 Fairhope Avenue

Located on the Coastal Alabama Community College campus in the middle of downtown Fairhope, the garden is named for Marietta Johnson the famous educator who founded the School of Organic Education in 1907. The Marietta Johnson Botanical Garden is a joint project of Faulkner State Community College, the Wisteria Garden Club and the Fairhope Tree Commission.

EASTERN SHORE WALKING & BIKE TRAIL

The Eastern Shore Trail is a project of the Baldwin County Trailblazers. Their goal is to link community to community town to countryside and people to people throughout Baldwin County. The trail map is linked below.

Trail Map