The City of Fairhope is committed to preserving and restoring a 108-acre parcel of land between Veterans Boulevard and Fly Creek as the Flying Creek Nature Preserve, honoring the founders’ vision of setting aside the best land for public benefit. This lush, forested area offers a peaceful retreat into nature with a diverse forest and riparian ecosystem, while providing opportunities for passive recreation and outdoor education. In 2022, the City secured a $1 million GOMESA grant to launch Phase 1 of the project, with Thompson Engineering and Watershed designing the Master Plan. Phase 1, now completed, includes multi-use nature trails, a connection to the Eastern Shore Trail, outdoor classrooms, an informational kiosk at the trailhead, a bicycle repair station, a restroom pavilion, and an eco-friendly parking area—all thoughtfully integrated to minimize environmental impact. A 7-acre section is being restored as a longleaf pine forest, creating specialized habitat for native plants and wildlife, complete with an outdoor pavilion and bird blind for quiet observation. The City of Fairhope is proud to continue this effort, reflecting the community’s values of conservation, recreation, and access to natural beauty. To support these efforts, I’ve chosen to place only two geocaches in this area, leaving space for others while helping to protect the integrity of this remarkable landscape.
This cache is not located far off the trail. A few steps at max. I hope you enjoy this park! A map and guide is located at the front entrance of the park near the parking area.