Mobile is moving forward on one of its most exciting green space projects — the Perch Creek Preserve Parks District. Building on a 2019 master plan, the City of Mobile is now working with design and planning experts to refine and implement a vision for this 190-acre collection of parks on the Mobile Peninsula.
The district includes Perch Creek Preserve, McNally Park, and the Ziebach Area — a connected network of natural spaces that will become a signature nature-based destination for the city. When complete, residents and visitors will enjoy improved public access to the water’s edge, along with new educational and recreational opportunities rooted in Mobile’s unique coastal landscape.
More project details coming soon
What the project will address
Working from the 2019 master plan and fresh community input, the implementation effort will address key challenges that have held the district back:
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Access and connectivity — The parks are underserved by safe walking, biking, and water trails. The project will improve connections between park sites and link them to the broader trail network, including the Crepe Myrtle Trail and the Dog River Scenic Blueway.
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Water access — Residents have long called for better kayak and canoe launches, improved fishing areas, and safe access to the water’s edge. These improvements are central to the plan.
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Park amenities and safety — Basic infrastructure like lighting, restrooms, parking, and pavilions will be upgraded to make the parks welcoming and usable for families and visitors.
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Environmental stewardship — The wetlands and wildlife corridors that make this area special will be protected and enhanced, ensuring the parks serve as a nature-based destination that works with the landscape, not against it.
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Community identity — Signage, programming opportunities, and improved visibility from Dauphin Island Parkway will help establish the Parks District as a recognized destination on the Peninsula.
