Parks & Recreation

Leisure time activities play an important part in the lives of Atmore residents.

A pleasant climate, numerous annual events, and excellent city recreational facilities which include tennis courts, walking trails, and swimming pools provide a variety of activities. Atmore Heritage Park on South Main Street with its relocated historic buildings is a unique setting for community events. Heritage Park is also home to the Atmore Welcome Center, a new splash pad, and playground equipment. West of town, the Atmore Country Club offers members and their guests a beautiful nine-hole course to play and enjoy. Nearby rivers and woodlands teeming with trophy game will satisfy the demands of the sportsman who enjoys fishing or hunting.

The City of Atmore also offers an extensive recreational program which includes tee-ball, girls fastpitch softball, youth baseball, pee wee football, tennis and swimming lessons. Four city parks serve the citizens of Atmore.

City Pools

The City of Atmore's pools at Tom Byrne Park and Houston Avery Park offer free swimming, lap swimming, swimming lessons, and private parties. For more information about the city pools and hours of operation, visit our City Pool page.

Magnolia Branch Wildlife Reserve

24 Big Creek Road 
Atmore, AL 36502 
Billy Smith, General Manager 251-446-3423

Magnolia Branch Wildlife Reserve, conveniently located off Highway 113 south of I-65, is a beautiful recreation, camping, and outdoor wildlife reserve. Encompassing approximately 6,000 acres of pristine timberland, 12 miles of waterfront acreage directly on the Big Escambia Creek, and numerous lakes this park offers 49 full-amenity RV sites, which include electric, water, and sewer, and 82 multi-use sites offering water and electric hookups. They welcome both RV and traditional tent camping as well as provide horse camping amenities including stables and horse trails. Magnolia Branch Wildlife Reserve is a perfect place to host large group outings and has many outdoor and water-based entertainment options. Guests can tube, canoe, kayak, hike, trail ride, bird watch or try the zip lines. Some, however, still prefer to just enjoy the peace and quiet of the unspoiled natural surroundings and the slower pace of life at the campground.

Greater Escambia Council for the Arts

The residents of Atmore are fortunate to have well-organized theatrical productions showcasing talent from all segments of the community. The Greater Escambia Council for the Arts offers many theatrical opportunities for old and young alike.

Atmore Dragway

Located north of town, just off Interstate 65 is the Atmore Dragway, a ⅛ mile track that attracts race car enthusiasts from across the southeast.

Perdido Vineyards

Perdido Vineyards, located at the I-65 Raburn-Perdido exit, offers free wine-tasting tours Monday through Saturday.