Grab your hammock, Chacos, sunscreen and picnic basket, because Auburn has a lot more to offer than just football games and Toomer's Corner.
While those activities are a huge part of Auburn's charm, the city is home to 12 city parks. The options are endless.
Auburn consists of diverse parks for people who love the outdoors, pet owners, or for those who simply like to lounge in a hammock with a good book.
Bowden Park, Felton Little Park, Hickory Dickory Park, Martin Luther King Park and Sam Harris Park are family-friendly with playgrounds and grassy areas just for kids.
The parks also cater to students who babysit and need a place to take the kids.
Kiesel Park, located at 520 Chadwick Lane, is Auburn's largest park.
It includes more than 2 miles of walking trails, and the park is decorated with a pond and a garden sponsored by the Auburn Beautification Council.
"The park was a gift to the City of Auburn from the late Dr. George Kiesel, a professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine, who owned and lived on the farm until his passing," said Meg Rainey, public relations specialist for the City of Auburn Parks and Recreation. "To date, Kiesel Park is the largest gift of land the City of Auburn has received."
The park is also home to an off-leash dog area, which is fenced-in so dogs are able to run around and freely play.
The dog area includes a playground, obstacle course and waste receptacles to keep the grounds clean.
Payden Evans, sophomore in radio, television and film, owns two dogs and frequents Kiesel's dog area.
"My dogs, Allie and Aubie, had a hard time adjusting to living with a college student and not in a backyard," Evans said. "The dog park here in Keisel has remedied the situation and allowed them to feel more comfortable and at home here on The Plains."
During September and October, Kiesel Park holds a Sundown Concert Series Thursdays at 6 p.m., offering live music in a variety of genres.
Town Creek, located at 1150 S. Gay St., is another park closer to campus.
With a 0.87-mile trail and another trail under construction, Town Creek is a leisurely place to go.
Equipped with swings and a pavilion overlooking the pond, Town Creek may be perfect for a day to relax and hang out.
According to Rainey, the Auburn Kiwanis Club sponsors the Kiwanis Fitness Trail at Town Creek Park.
Located opposite the pavilion overlooking the pond, the fitness trail features several pieces of resistance-style exercise equipment for citizens ages 13 and older to use at their leisure.
Chewacla State Park, located at the intersection of Wright's Mill Road and Shell Toomer Parkway, offers cabins, campgrounds and RV spots for extended stays on the grounds.
Lake Chewacla covers 26 acres and is open to boating and fishing, accompanied by two other creeks in the park.
Canoes and pedal boats are also open for rent daily between 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Additionally, a lakefront beach area is open for swimming and picnicking throughout the summer.
Chewacla is home to eight trails ranging in level of difficulty to accommodate everyone.
The trails wind through the natural forest, overlook the Auburn Alabama Quarry and eventually pass by the 30-foot waterfall nestled in the heart of the park.
"At Chewacla, I spent the day hiking, enjoying the beautiful sunshine and nature," said Alex Anne Washington, sophomore in early childhood education. "It was so relaxing. Being outdoors is one of my favorite things to do and Chewacla is the perfect place for that."
For info on the parks, visit AuburnAlabama.org/parks.
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