Mobile runs more than 50 parks, from Langan Park's lake and disc golf to Medal of Honor Park's splash pad and the 6.5-mile Three Mile Creek Greenway.

Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Facts on this page come from Mobile Parks and Recreation’s park finder and park pages, the Three Mile Creek Greenway Trail project page and Mobile County Parks.

The City of Mobile’s park finder lists more than 50 parks and squares, from the historic squares downtown to ball fields and lakes in west Mobile. Mobile Parks and Recreation (MPRD) runs them, along with community centers, pools, tennis, golf and programs. Mobile County runs its own larger parks outside the city.

Who to call

  • Mobile Parks and Recreation: 48 N. Sage Ave., 251-208-1600
  • Rent a pavilion, table or field: MPRD rentals and permits or the online registration site
  • Report a park problem (broken equipment, lights out): Mobile 311 at 311 or 251-208-5311

The big parks

Park Address What is there
Joseph N. Langan Park 4901 Zeigler Blvd. Lake, disc golf course, lighted open athletic field, performing arts pavilion, picnic tables by the water
Medal of Honor Park 1711 Hillcrest Road Splash pad, playground, three pavilions, baseball, softball and multiuse fields, Cottage Hill Tennis Center, Mobile County Bicentennial Pavilion
Frederick D. Richardson Jr. Tricentennial Park 2121 Bragg Ave. Splash pad and picnic tables
Cooper Riverside Park 1 Government St. Riverfront park and plaza downtown
The Charles Wood Japanese Garden 800 Forest Hill Drive City-owned Japanese garden

Langan Park sits beside the Mobile Museum of Art, 4850 Museum Drive, and the city’s recycling center at the Western Administrative Complex. Municipal Ball Park shares the 4901 Zeigler Blvd. address. Medal of Honor Park hosts the city’s MOB-tober Fest on Oct. 31, 2026; see our things to do guide.

Downtown squares

Downtown’s squares and plazas are City of Mobile parks:

  • Bienville Square, 150 Dauphin St.
  • Cathedral Square, 300 Conti St., home of Saturday Market in the Park
  • Mardi Gras Park, 109 Government St., site of the city’s tree lighting and holiday market
  • Spanish Plaza, 401 Government St.
  • Washington Square, 251 Chatham St.
  • Detonti Square, 311 N. Conception St.
  • Malaga Square, 403 Church St.
  • Unity Point Park, 900 Spring Hill Ave.

Three Mile Creek Greenway Trail

The Three Mile Creek Greenway Trail is planned as a 6.5-mile linear park along Three Mile Creek, linking parks and leading toward downtown. It is the first piece of the city’s wider Mobile Greenway Initiative of shared paths, trailheads, sidewalks and bike lanes. The city is building it in seven segments. As of the project’s Sept. 21, 2026, update:

Segment Status
Japanese Gardens Complete
University Hospital Connector Complete
Bush Park to Mill Street Park Design about 90% done, pending one parcel
MLK Jr. Avenue Connector Preconstruction, awaiting a notice to bid
Forest Hill Design, pending right-of-way purchases
Moffett Road Connector Design, pending right-of-way purchases
I-65 Connector Seeking funding; the final link

Bush Park, 712 Rice St., and Mill Street Park, 2665 Mill St., are city parks along the route.

Neighborhood parks

Other city parks on the finder include Arlington Park, 1705 S. Broad St.; Herndon-Sage Park, 2900 Dauphin St.; Lyons Park, 180 Lyons Park Ave.; Memorial Park, 1800 Airport Blvd.; Public Safety Memorial Park, 2301 Airport Blvd.; Hackmeyer Park, 3710 S. Conway Drive; Westside Park, 1001 Hitt Road; Schwartz Park, 3701 Riviere du Chien Road; Skyland Park, 4212 Arcturus Lane; and Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 1101 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Use the park finder to search by amenity, such as dog parks, boat ramps, kayak launches, pickleball or skate parks.

Mobile County parks nearby

Mobile County manages more than 1,200 acres of parks, including:

  • Chickasabogue Park, a 1,100-acre park named for the creek through its center, with hiking, extensive bike trails, campgrounds and access for paddlers
  • Mobile River Delta Park and Campground, 25 acres in Creola with access to the Mobile-Tensaw Delta
  • Bayfront Park, 20 acres on Mobile Bay and the Mississippi Sound near Dauphin Island, popular with birders

Frequently asked questions

What is at Langan Park in Mobile?

Joseph N. Langan Park, 4901 Zeigler Blvd., has a lake, a disc golf course, a lighted open athletic field, a performing arts pavilion and picnic tables by the water. Municipal Ball Park shares its address.

Where are the splash pads in Mobile?

City parks with splash pads include Medal of Honor Park, 1711 Hillcrest Road, and Frederick D. Richardson Jr. Tricentennial Park, 2121 Bragg Ave., according to the City of Mobile’s park listings.

How long is the Three Mile Creek Greenway?

The Three Mile Creek Greenway Trail is planned as a 6.5-mile linear park. As of Sept. 21, 2026, the Japanese Gardens and University Hospital Connector segments are complete, and the rest are in design or awaiting funding.

How do I rent a pavilion in a Mobile park?

Book pavilions, picnic tables and fields through Mobile Parks and Recreation’s rentals and permits page or its online registration site. Call 251-208-1600 with questions.