Municipal Park — Attraction in Opelika

When I was growing up this was called monkey Park... They sold peanut necklaces which was not very smart lol as a young boy I approach the monkeys with the peanut necklace The monkey thought it was a peanut he jerked that necklace off my neck and tried to pull me in there with him but all in all they were very sweet and it was a very important part of my life growing up it was awesome. It's funny how things come full circle while they no longer have the monkeys they do have a cool little train which I've never seen run and we just celebrated my grandbaby's birthday at this monkey park aka municipal Park so go have a good time and remember that this has been a generation to generation thing and also if you watch out for the snakes the creek is...

Combined goals yesterday! Visited Municipal Park in Opelika, Alabama! Walked the Caroline Dean Wildflower Trail, to research native Alabama flora for our own future landscaping plans, walked covered bridge and got into nature. The Municipal Park was walked and admired. Lovely setting and nicely maintained. Had an old-school playground feel. Very clean except for some debris floating in the creek. Loved the humorous reminder against littering of any kind. Historical plaques aplenty, so we learned a lot! Great time. Wish there were more maintained interurban trails, or perhaps I need to work smarter to discover where they are. Thank...

Hidden spot perfect for kids or even adult nature lovers! The park has been here for years. Great little train track for kiddos and they run it certain times so double check before you go if that is what you are looking for. Otherwise a very nice park for kids and nature area with covered bridge for those looking to explore plants and walk around. Rocks with water was such a nice sound, felt secluded even though the park is in a...