Fairhope Triangle Park — The City of Fairhope is excited to break ground on Triangle Park. (City of Fairhope / Facebook)

Between Veterans Boulevard and Fly Creek in Fairhope, there’s a 72-acre plot of land soon to undergo major changes. Here’s the latest on Fairhope’s big new development.

What’s in store for the new Triangle Park

Triangle Park Fairhope — Triangle Park Master Plan. (City of Fairhope)

On November 13, the Fairhope City Council discussed Triangle Park, a project made possible after the City received a $1M grant in 2022. In the discussion, they renamed the park “Flying Creek Nature Preserve.”

According to the City of Fairhope, here are some of the features to be included in the project:

Multi-use trails
Outdoor classrooms
Kayak/canoe launch
Nature center
Bird blinds
Creek overlooks
Informational/wayfinding signage
Seating/rest Areas

In addition, seven acres will be preserved as a longleaf forest, offering native plants and wildlife an area to thrive.

Construction on Phase 1 starting soon

According to WKRG, construction will begin on Phase 1 of the Flying Creek Nature Preserve in the first quarter of 2024. Phase 1 will include the following:

Multi-use nature trails
Connection to the Eastern Shore Trail
Outdoor classrooms
Trailhead with informational kiosk
Bicycle repair station
Restroom pavilion
Low-impact development parking area

Phase 2 will include construction of the nature center. These first two phases are expected to be complete in fall 2024. Phase 3 and Phase 4 will follow, completing the expansive features of the park.

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