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  • Chewacla State Park

    Chewacla State Park's 696 scenic acres offer plenty of rest, relaxation, and recreation, just a short drive from the Auburn-Opelika area. Facilities include a 26-acre lake, swimming area, playground, a modern campground, picnic areas with tables, grills and shelters, cabins, hiking, and mountain biking trails.

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  • Kreher Preserve & Nature Center

    The Kreher Preserve & Nature Center is a nature center established as an outreach program of the Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences designed to reach out to all people of every age with a strong focus on families and children!

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  • Opelika Pickleball Facility

    The Opelika Sportsplex is home to a 12-court, state-of-the-art pickleball pavilion.

    Other Area Facilities

  • Crooked Oaks

    Crooked Oaks in Notasulga, Alabama is the ultimate destination for a southern experience.

    Other Area Facilities, and Private Sporting Facilities

  • Rock 'N Roll Pinball

    Rock 'N Roll Pinball is a pinball arcade in Opelika.

    Other Area Facilities

  • Off the Beaten Path Kayak & Canoe Outfitters

    Tallapoosa Wilds is a kayak, canoe, and tube rental business that also offers shuttle services to waterways in east-central Alabama.

    Other Area Facilities

  • Opelika Community Archery Park

    The archery park includes a shooting house with 12 covered bays and targets from 20-60 yards.

    Park

  • Lake Harding

    Located at the southern-most point on Lake Harding in Lee County, Alabama, and directly east of Bartletts Ferry Dam is Po-Boy Landing. This access area provides a boat ramp, parking, and a fishing pier. Po-Boy Landing is accessible from Alabama State Highway 76.

    AU Facilities, and Other Area Facilities

  • Nerdtorch Cafe

    NERDtorch Cafe is the best place for people who love anime, comics, and gaming.

    Other Area Facilities

  • Gear Gaming Opelika

    Gear Gaming is located in downtown Opelika that features board games, and tabletop games to rent.

    Other Area Facilities

  • Axe Marks The Spot

    Axe Marks The Spot is an axe-throwing entertainment venue in Opelika, Alabama.

    Other Area Facilities

  • Good Dog Bar + Dog Park

    Good Dog is a massive off-leash dog park & bar that features turfed play areas for your dog and their pals and a bar for you and your friends.

    Park

  • Dinius Park

    The Dinius Park in Auburn, AL opened in October of 2021 and covers 13 acres of land.

    Park

  • E.W. Shell Fisheries Learning Center

    The Learning Center includes engaging, interactive electronic and live animal displays and educational programs for area schools, the public, and visitors from around the world.

    AU Facilities

  • Town Creek Inclusive Playground

    The playground features parallel play components, accessible fitness equipment, accessible playground equipment, sensory components, and more to provide an engaging and barrier-free experience for persons of all abilities and ages to enjoy.

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  • Donald E. Davis Arboretum

    Visit the Donald E. Davis Arboretum for free any day of the year, and enjoy hundreds of native Alabama plants displayed in both natural habitats and garden settings. Gates are open from dawn to dusk 365 days of the year. No admission fee.

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  • Auburn-Opelika Skate Park

    The Auburn-Opelika skate park is the only skate center in Auburn.

    Park

  • The Greens at Auburn Golf & Country Club

    The Greens at Auburn Golf & Country Club is a 9-hole regulation course for players of all ages and ability levels.

    Private Sporting Facilities

  • Auburn Escape Zones

    Escape rooms are a fun, interactive game experience new to the Auburn/Opelika area. You and a small group up to 8 people will be immersed in a room with a specific theme and problem. You must work together as a team to solve puzzles, uncover clues and unlock locks in order to solve the problem or "escape the room." But your team must work quickly because you only have 60 minutes. Can you escape?
  • Auburn Lanes AMF

    Leagues and open-lane bowling daily. It's playtime, so everyone cut loose! Hang out with friends, wear some ugly shoes, and clown around with your family! A place to play games, eat, drink, and forget about everyday life for a while. Because having fun here is always the flavor of the day. We’re within striking distance, so come on in and be sure to ask about our promotional offers, family

    Private Sporting Facilities

  • Auburn University Museum of Natural History

    The mission of the Auburn University Museum of Natural History is to conduct biodiversity research, preserve and document our region and planet’s biodiversity, and to lead and promote activities related to natural history education and outreach for Auburn University.
  • Opelika Sportsplex and Aquatics Center

    The Opelika SportsPlex and Aquatic Center is more than just a gym. In fact, you might call it a “Life Enhancement Center.” Here, you can enhance your health, fulfill your fitness goals, enlarge your life and fraternize with fun folks from the community or in sociable special interest groups.

    Other Area Facilities

  • CyberZone

    Welcome to CyberZone – a laser tag destination! Also featuring retro arcade games like Retro Arcades, PacMan, Raiden, Night Stiker, Chase HQ, Tetris and Blasteroids.
  • East Alabama Gun Club

    EAGC is a locally owned, private, membership-only gun range located just outside Phenix City, Alabama. The club is an easy twenty-minute drive from Columbus/Fort Benning and Auburn/Opelika and brings you the most competitive, all-inclusive membership rates in the area!

    Other Area Facilities, and Private Sporting Facilities

  • Birding in Auburn-Opelika

    Auburn-Opelika is home to a variety of woodland songbirds, so be on the alert for such birds as Summer Tanagers, Wood Thrushes, and American Goldfinches

    Park, AU Facilities, and Other Area Facilities

  • Goodtimes

    How do we roll at Good Times? Watching our favorite bands on video walls. Relaxing on plush loungers. Chillin’ out with a tall cool drink. Feasting on over-sized eats with one hand and throwing strikes with the other.

    Other Area Facilities, and Private Sporting Facilities

  • Boggin' On The Plains

    A family friendly off-road park located in Auburn Alabama. Located just minutes off of exit 51. This park offers trails, mud pits, rock hills and much more.

    Park, and Other Area Facilities

  • Firing Pin Shooting Sports

    Next-generation indoor shooting, training, and retail facility in Opelika.

    Other Area Facilities, and Private Sporting Facilities

  • Game Time Hobbies

    Game Time Hobbies caters to those who love many types of games from Magic the gathering, to Monopoly, to Munchkin. Whether you enjoy classic board games, role playing games, strategy games, miniatures games, party games, or trading card games you will find what you need for a great gaming experience conveniently located in the Auburn-Opelika area. Our Family friend
  • Hickory Dickory Park

    Hickory Dickory Park is "a unique playground experience for children," according to the Auburn Community Profile. This 12,000 square foot park located at 1399 Hickory Ln is composed of a play space, picnic area, and restrooms facilities.

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  • Kiesel Park

    Kiesel Park is composed of spectacular nature & walking trails which encompasses this 124-acre park, making it the largest park in Auburn.

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  • Lake Wilmore Trail

    Lake Wilmore Trail is a park at Ogletree Elementary School. Come bike, run and hike on the new mountain bike trail constructed by C.A.M.P. (Central Alabama Mountain Pedalers).
  • Lee County Public Fishing Lake

    The Lee County Public Fishing Lake is a 130-acre public fishing lake owned and operated by the State of Alabama. Fishing boats and trolling motors for rent and boat ramps available.
  • Opelika Municipal Park

    Rocky Brook Creek meanders through this beautiful city park making it a perfect picnic destination. The park contains both a shelter and a gazebo with picnic tables. Don’t miss the Rocky Brook Rocket, a vintage miniature train equipped to carry passengers around the park. It runs seasonally and is also available for private rental.
  • Opelika Wood Duck Heritage Preserve & Siddique Nature Park

    The 73-acre Opelika Wood Duck Heritage Preserve and Siddique Nature Park was created from a nutrient-rich intentional wetland owned by the city of Opelika, with an additional 7 acres of land including an old homesite
  • Bar W Putt Putt Golf

    Putt-putt at Bar W is open from 8 a.m - 8 p.m. The course includes 9 rounds of golf.

    Other Area Facilities

  • Southeastern Raptor Center

    The flight of the eagle is uniquely Auburn, and named by ESPN as the SEC’s best pregame tradition. We might be a little bias, and appreciate the nod, yet the role of Auburn’s eagle to promote wildlife conservation, education, and rehabilitation.

    AU Facilities

  • Surge Trampoline Park

    Surge Trampoline Park in Opelika, Alabama is a cutting-edge entertainment, fitness and sports facility unlike anything you have ever experienced. We have created a venue for active social outings, intense workouts, and awesome birthday parties. Contact us today!
  • Pickleball & Shuffleboard Court at Frank Brown Recreation Center

    Two pickleball and two shuffleboard courts are open to the public located behind Frank Brown Recreation Center and the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center
  • Oak Bowery Stables

    Come out and join as at Oak Bowery Stables! Our farms not only will fit you boarding needs but also your training needs as well. Come out and join as at Oak Bowery Stables!

    Other Area Facilities

  • Silver Lining Equestrian Center

    We are a boarding and training facility to match each individual horse owner’s needs. Silver Lining is a facility designed for full boarding and lessons.
  • P360 Performance Sports

    Auburn-Opelika’s premiere indoor sports training and conditioning facility, catering to athletes of all sports, skill levels and ages, specifically baseball and softball. Featuring East Alabama’s only indoor sports facility

    Other Area Facilities, and Private Sporting Facilities

  • AMC Classic Tiger 13

    The AMC Classic Tiger 13 is conveniently located in Tigertown in Opelika.
  • Town Creek Park

    Town Creek Park is located at 1150 S. Gay St. There is a walking trail here that is 0.87 miles long, and an additional trail is being built around the pond. Town Creek Park also hosts the Spring Sundown Concert Series in May.

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  • Tumble Tree Disc Golf Course

    The Tumble Tree Disc Golf Course is an 18-hole course that crosses bodies of water, travels over inclines and hills and follows trails through the woods. The Tumble Tree Disc Golf Course is FREE for anyone to play, but players are encouraged to bring their own discs and plenty of water when playing the course.
  • War Eagle MX Park

    The War Eagle MX Park is Auburn's only motocross track facility and features a main MX track, small kids track, turn track area and 2-mile woods loop - all on site. The park is located at 140 Lewis Lane in Auburn, AL.

    Private Sporting Facilities

  • AMC Classic Auburn 14

    Movie theater featuring 14 screens and tiered stadium seating, concessions and an arcade, plus the Big D 80 foot screen! Showtimes available via phone or website.
  • Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum

    The Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum is a 10,500-seat multi-purpose arena on the campus of Auburn University. The arena, which opened in 1969, is best known as the former home of the Auburn Tigers men's basketball and Auburn Tigers women's basketball, gymnastics, Collegiate.

    AU Facilities

  • Auburn Arena

    The new Auburn Arena is a showcase for Auburn University and provides first-class, state-of-the-art facilities for athletic programs such as the men’s and women’s basketball teams and gymnastics. With an estimated seating capacity of 9,600, the Auburn Arena gives fans an intimate setting that puts them in the middle of the action. Featuring chair back seats along with bleacher seating for students

    AU Facilities

  • Auburn University Club

    Featuring an 18-hole championship golf course, state-of-the-art practice facilities, a full-service clubhouse and more! Located off Shug Jordan Parkway, just north of campus, the Auburn University Club at Yarborough Farms opened in the fall of 1999. It features an 18-hole championship golf course, state-of-the-art practice facilities, a full-service clubhouse, with tennis and swimming facilities a

    AU Facilities

  • Auburn University Equestrian Center

    The Auburn University Equestrian Center, home of the six-time national champion Auburn equestrian team. This spacious, 80-acre facility is conveniently located on the edge of campus, making it easily accessible for student-athletes, faculty, and staff.

    AU Facilities

  • Auburn University Soccer Complex

    The Auburn University Soccer Complex was constructed in 1994, with the opening game in the stadium coming in a 2-1 win over the University of Mobile on Sept. 3, 1994.

    AU Facilities

  • The Stables of Shiloh Farms

    The Stables of Shiloh Farms Provides State of the Art Facilities along with Complete Horse Care and Maintenance. Shiloh offers a variety of riding lessons and training in Western and English disciplines.
  • James E. Martin Aquatic Center

    It is named after James E. Martin, the 14th president of Auburn University, because he spearheaded the project. The design of the pool incorporates a state of the art gutter system which absorbs waves. The NCAA’s Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships have been held here as well as the US Open.

    AU Facilities

  • Jordan-Hare Stadium

    On football Saturdays in Auburn, Jordan-Hare Stadium becomes Alabama's fifth-largest city. More than 75,000 season tickets have been sold to Auburn home games in each of the last 18 years.

    AU Facilities

  • Samford Stadium at Plainsman Park

    Home to the Auburn University Baseball Team! Located across the street from Beard-Eaves- Memorial Coliseum, Samford Stadium at Hitchcock Field at Plainsman Park offers the brick backstop of Wrigley Field, the dark green chair back seats of Camden Yards, the Green Monster of Fenway Park, and a 50-foo

    AU Facilities

  • Harold D. Melton Student Center

    The Student Center provides services and facilities needed for the social, personal and intellectual development of individual students and groups of students. This is accomplished through structured activities, programs and resources. Well-maintained and secure facilities are also provided to stude

    AU Facilities

  • Auburn Fencing Club

    Auburn Fencing Club aspires to familiarize the Auburn/Opelika community with the wonderful sport of fencing!

    Private Sporting Facilities

  • Yarbrough Tennis Center

    The $4.7 million, 4,300-square-foot City of Auburn/Auburn University Yarbrough Tennis Center includes six indoor courts, 12 outdoor hard courts, and 16 outdoor clay courts, one of them a stadium court.

    AU Facilities

  • Jane B.Moore Softball Complex

    The facility features 1,500 chair-back and bench-back seats and includes a state-of the-art press box, concession stands and more. Located off Biggio Drive, this $2.3 million home of the Auburn University Softball team held its first game on April 24, 1998 when Auburn hosted the University of Georgia.. Host of the 2005 NCAA Regional Softball Tournament. More than 75,000 fans have attended games a

    AU Facilities

  • Plainsman Park Strength And Rehabilitation Center

    The Center is a two-story, 13,274-square-foot facility that houses a weight room for the baseball team on the first floor and a rehabilitation and research center on the second floor. Home of the Auburn Baseball team, the Strength and Rehabilitation Center opened January of 2004 and is adjacent to Plainsman Park. The rehabilitation and research center is occupied by Plainsman Park Physical Therapy

    AU Facilities

  • Campus Recreation

    Campus Recreation fosters engagement, leadership, learning and wellness through quality programs, state-of-the-art facilities, and a professional and highly qualified staff. Structured Intramural and Club Sports, Informal Recreation, Fitness and Nutrition programs and services encourage

    AU Facilities

  • Hutsell-Rosen Track

    The home of the Auburn University Track & Field team. Hutsell-Rosen Track is located behind the south end of the Soccer Field, off Lem Morrison Drive. Completed just in time for the 2006 season, Hutsell-Rosen Track is the best facility in the SEC. Complete with Beynon Sports Surface’s BSS 2000 track, jumping and throwing areas, and a meet control booth, it is the only Class One Facility certified

    AU Facilities

  • Lee County Fairgrounds

    The Lee County Fairground is located at Lafayette Pkwy in Opelika, Alabama and is the venue for numerous festivities including the Lee County Fair. For more information, contact Jim Sadler at hjsadler@charter.net.

    Other Area Facilities

  • The Earlon and Betty McWhorter Center For Women's Athletics

    This 30,908-square-foot practice facility for the Women’s Gymnastics team opened its doors in January of 2001 and houses offices, locker rooms, equipment rooms, and a laundry room that support both the Women’s Gymnastics team and the Women’s Softball team.

    AU Facilities

  • Auburn Softball Complex

    Admission charged for selected events. The Auburn Softball Complex staff strives to ensure that visitors enjoy the finest championship playing facilities. Built in 1992 by the City of Auburn, the complex was an effort to provide citizens within the community a state-of-the-art recreational facility for softball.. A strong emphasis is placed on expert organization and genuine Southern hospitality.

    Other Area Facilities

  • Duck Samford Sports Complex

    Home of the 2005 Dixie Youth World Series! Dixie Youth regulation-size baseball and softball fields, 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, restrooms...

    Other Area Facilities

  • West Ridge Baseball Complex

    Eight Dixie Youth-size and two Dixie Boys-size fields, two fast pitch girls softball fields, three control buildings with press boxes, concessions and restrooms, playground, walking trail and lighted parking lots.

    Other Area Facilities

  • Ag Heritage Park

    Located on the southwest corner of Samford Avenue and Donahue Drive, the Ag Heritage Park spans approximately 30 acres on the Auburn University campus.

    Park, and AU Facilities

  • Auburn Soccer Complex

    Six full-sized fields with lighting, one unlit field, and a paved parking lot with bus access. A concessions building also provides office space, meeting space and restroom facilities. A planned playground will be located near the concession stand. Phase II of the project will consist of a total of five fields, four of which are lighted, and Phase III will include an indoor complex where only tour

    Other Area Facilities

  • Yarbrough Tennis Complex

    The $4.7 million, 4,300-square-foot Yarbrough Tennis Complex in Auburn includes six indoor courts, 12 outdoor hard courts, and 16 outdoor clay courts, one of them a stadium court. The city of Auburn shares the complex, located on Richland Road, with Auburn University. Facilities include locker rooms, a lobby, director’s office, a lounge,and pro shop.

    Other Area Facilities

  • Samford Avenue Pickleball and Tennis Center

    Six hard courts, pro on site. Home to USTA tournaments and championships.

    Other Area Facilities

  • Spring Villa Park

    elected as a landmark contributing to a deeper understanding of our American Heritage, Spring Villa was placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior on January 3, 1978.

    Other Area Facilities

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