Where to walk and bike in Mobile: the Three Mile Creek Greenway, 12.7 miles of trails at Chickasabogue Park, Bayfront Park's boardwalk and 27 city park trails.

Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Facts come from the city’s Three Mile Creek Greenway project page, Mobile Parks and Recreation’s park finder, Mobile County Parks and each park’s own page, linked below.

Mobile’s trail network is still being built. The city’s signature project, the Three Mile Creek Greenway, opens a segment at a time, while the longest trails today are at Mobile County’s Chickasabogue Park, a short drive north of downtown. In town, more than two dozen city parks have paved walking loops.

Who to call

  • Mobile Parks and Recreation: 251-208-1600
  • Mobile County Parks: 251-574-7275, MoCoParks@mobilecountyal.gov
  • Report a trail problem in a city park: Mobile 311, 311 or 251-208-5311

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 major piece of the Mobile Greenway Initiative, a system of shared paths, trailheads, sidewalks and bike lanes. Planned features include parking, pavilions, bicycle repair stations, benches, pedestrian bridges and playgrounds. Status, from the project page:

Segment Status
Japanese Gardens Complete (opened August 2025)
University Hospital Connector Complete
Bush Park to Mill Street Park Design about 90% done, pending one parcel
MLK Jr. Avenue Connector Preconstruction
Forest Hill Design
Moffett Road Connector Design
I-65 Connector Seeking funding; the final link

Bush Park, 712 Rice St., and Mill Street Park, 2665 Mill St., are city parks on the route, and the Charles Wood Japanese Garden, 800 Forest Hill Drive, anchors the first finished segment.

Chickasabogue Park

Chickasabogue Park, 760 Aldock Road, Eight Mile, is Mobile County’s 1,100-acre park on Chickasabogue Creek:

  • 12.7 miles of trails for hiking and biking, plus a walking and fitness trail and a forest bathing trail area
  • Creek access for paddlers, a playground, a splash pad and courts
  • Free. Day use 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; camping 24 hours
  • A trail map is on the park page; call 251-574-7275

Bayfront Park

Bayfront Park, 15961 Dauphin Island Parkway, Coden, is a 20-acre county park on Mobile Bay with shaded walking paths, a pocket beach and an 865-foot boardwalk that was under construction as of Oct. 17. It is site No. 46 on Alabama’s Coastal Birding Trail.

City park walking trails

The city’s park finder lists walking trails at 27 parks and community centers. Among them:

Park Address Also there
Joseph N. Langan Park 4901 Zeigler Blvd. Lake, disc golf, kayak launch, beside the Mobile Museum of Art
Medal of Honor Park 1711 Hillcrest Road Dog park, splash pad, playground
Public Safety Memorial Park 2301 Airport Blvd. Dog park, skate park, splash pad
Frederick D. Richardson Jr. Tricentennial Park 2121 Bragg Ave. Fishing, kayak launch, fitness zone
Herndon-Sage Park 2900 Dauphin St. See park finder
Lyons Park 180 Lyons Park Ave. See park finder
Arlington Park 1705 S. Broad St. Fishing, kayak launch
Hackmeyer Park 3710 S. Conway Drive Dog park, playground
Crawford-Murphy Park 351 S. Ann St. Dog park, kayak launch

Paddling trails

The park finder lists kayak launches at Langan Park, Tricentennial Park, Arlington Park, Crawford-Murphy Park, Helen Wood Park (4614 Dauphin Island Parkway), Schwartz Park (3701 Riviere du Chien Road), McNally Park (4380 Park Road) and Dog River Park (2459 N. Dog River Drive).

Rules of the trail

  • County parks: dogs on a leash of 6 feet or less; noisy or dangerous animals are not allowed (county park rules).
  • City streets and parks: dogs on a leash no longer than 10 feet under the city’s animals-at-large ordinance. See dog-friendly Mobile.
  • Summer heat on the Gulf Coast is serious: carry water and go early.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Three Mile Creek Greenway Trail?

It is planned as a 6.5-mile linear park along Three Mile Creek. The Japanese Gardens and University Hospital Connector segments are complete; the rest is in design or seeking funding, according to the city’s Map for Mobile project page.

Where can I mountain bike or hike near Mobile?

Chickasabogue Park, 760 Aldock Road in Eight Mile, has 12.7 miles of trails on 1,100 acres. It is free and open for day use from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Which Mobile city parks have walking trails?

The city’s park finder lists walking trails at 27 parks and community centers, including Langan Park, Medal of Honor Park, Public Safety Memorial Park, Tricentennial Park, Herndon-Sage Park and Lyons Park.

Are dogs allowed on Mobile County park trails?

Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under the direct control of a responsible adult, under Mobile County park rules.