Public Parks

Last week, the Fairhope Environmental Advisory Board discussed upcoming projects for this 2010 year.  With the many parks in the city, a volunteer group has been devoted to making a brochure to highlight these community spots since last year.  The brochure will feature the some 20 public parks in the city and is expected to be completed in the next few months.  In the past, many public parks were not clearly defined and the board is planning on producing a map that will accurately show the locations for easy tourism and use by residents.

Other projects expected to begin this year include improving the conditions at Fly Creek, analyzing the water quality at the beach-front park, and developing recommendations for new, maintainable parking policies and rules in Fairhope AL.

For more on community news and activities, visit Baldwincountynow.com

And remember to contact local realtor Barbara Reeves for all your Gulf Coast AL real estate endeavors, including buying and selling property in Fairhope, Daphne, Spanish Fort, and Mobile AL.

This Veterans day, Baldwin County AL has a few events planned for families to recognize and honor veterans.
Mark your calendars for Daphne’s Veterans Day parade which will begin at 10 am at Daphne City Hall; the parade will be followed by a ceremony to honor military veterans.  At the George P. Thames Senior Center in Robertsdale, an appreciative program will begin at 11 am with veteran Rusty Champion as a guest speaker followed by a potluck lunch and a World War II memorabilia display.  Bay Minette AL will hold its parade at 10:30 am starting at Bay Minette Intermediate School and ending at the eternal flame on Courthouse Square where a brief ceremony will be held and followed by a program at the Korean War memorial.

For more Veterans day activities in the Baldwin County AL area visit the Press Register online.

For more information on real estate in Mobile, West Mobile, Fairhope, Spanish Fort, and Daphne AL contact local realtor Barbara Reeves today.

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The planned ecological park in Foley AL is on its way to completion.  Although this Gulf Coast AL Graham Creek Preserve may be a few years from being the park that was envisioned in the multi-million dollar land purchase, a canoe launch has been finished.  The canoe launch is on the 483-acre tract and is tentatively scheduled to be opened by October; this launch is decked in benches on both sides of the landing area and the part that enters the water is a type of plastic material, according to a recent report from Baldwin County Now online.   The city had anticipated the opening of this canoe launch to be by January 2010, but if a road and a parking lot are completed it can open up as soon as October of this year.  Other developments for the Graham Creek Nature Preserve include roads, a pavilion, and hiking trails.

For more information on real estate in Baldwin and Mobile Counties, including Mobile, West Mobile, Daphne, Spanish Fort, and Fairhope AL contact your local agent Barbara Reeves today.

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For the 38th year, the annual National Shrimp Festival comes to the Gulf Shores of Alabama.  This year’s 2009 National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores is expected to attract over 300,000 visitors and some 300 vendors.  Although the Festival isn’t until October, the organization and planning for the event must happen well in advance.  Alabama’s Gulf Coast Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors this free event each year and are enlisting volunteers now to help out in four-hour shifts throughout the event.

For more information on becoming a volunteer, a participant vendor, or a visitor, visit the Shrimp Festival’s website here.

And don’t forget about the Gulf Coast’s Green Market this Saturday.

For more information on real estate in the Gulf Coast AL area, including Mobile, West Mobile, Spanish Fort, Fairhope, and Daphne AL contact your local realtor Barbara Reeves today.

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The Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival is here from June 18th to the 21st.  This is the fifth year for this Annual event where families can enjoy entertainment and activities with an exciting four day schedule.  The central attraction is, of course, the hot air balloons themselves where you can go for a ride or just watch the colorful balloons in flight.  Other activities include arts and crafts, the world famous Frisbee dogs, train rides, and a souvenir booth.  Check out the full schedule of events at gulfcoastballoonfestival.com for more information.  Take the opportunity to spend some time in Alabama’s Gulf Coast for this free event and get to know why so many love this area.

For more information on real estate in the Baldwin and Mobile County area including Mobile, West Mobile, Daphne, Spanish Fort, and Fairhope AL, contact your local realtor Barbara Reeves today.