I wish they would have posted the hours of operation, me and a friend took my boat up from Gunter hill and docked it where the River boat docks went through the tunnel and up to the different restaurants and when we go to get on my boat to leave was shocked to find the gates were locked at the entrance of river front park and couldn't find anybody to help or even tell me when they opened the gates again, so I ended up having to spend 25 dollars for a ride with Lyft, which was not planning on at all, then had to make time and find someone to go with me the next day and was not planning on that at all need signs explaining your hours and if you want people to come downtown by boat need to give them access to somewhere that either doesn't lock the gate or at least stays open late. it's a beautiful area and...
Read moreI enjoyed my walk through. Was in Montgomery for training and I had a few minutes. So, I parked and explored. I walked through the tunnel. and noticed that some of the original buildings were renovated along with the train station. Got some great pics. Then continud on to the river. This is a great area to visit. There is a nature trail attached to this site. Two hotel chains near by within walking distance, and a bar and amphitheatre . But the prize is the Rover boat Harriet that greets you are coming out of the tunnel and the mighty Alabama River. Check out my pics, there are a few where the original bank used to be compared to now. That may put mighty on to perspective. You also get a brief history also. Will be back for a...
Read moreThis is a real nice park that pleasantly surprised me. I’m a road trip junkie from Nevada (west coast) who has been to Montgomery three times. The first visit I was focused on civil right attractions, second visit was coming for a concert and leaving afterwards. Third visit was the charm and I saw this! A lot of text to say this should’ve been a first visit attraction.
The riverfront view is gorgeous and so peaceful to walk. Part of the reason I passed up seeing the park is it looks small from the satellite view. Looks are deceiving, as this is a nice size park that connects to a walking trail. I visited early in the morning and really enjoyed the...
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