Parks Department
The City of Foley Parks Department, supervised by Mark McKenzie,
maintains the City Parks listed below. The Parks Department also
maintains Foley’s soccer, baseball, and football fields, as well as the
Hike/Bike Trail and the Nature Trail. Annual Community Events such as
Arbor Day, Christmas in the Park, Heritage Harbor Day, and Art in the
Park, just to name a few, would not be possible without the dedicated
service of the Parks Department. Anyone using City of Foley Parks
must adhere to the Parks Policies as
defined by the Mayor and City Council. If you need a map of how to
get to a park, just click on the picture of the park you would like to
locate.
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Heritage Park is located on East Laurel
Avenue, just off of Highway 59. The Foley Depot Museum is situated in
the park, which is also the site of annual events such as Heritage
Harbor Days and Let it Snow.
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John B. Foley Park along Highway 59 in
Downtown Foley is the sight of Arbor Day, Christmas in the Park, Art in
the Park, and civic activities such as the Chili Cook Off. The fountain
and plentiful trees and flowers in the park bring serenity to the
Downtown area.
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Melvin Roberts Park a/k/a Cedar Street
Park which is located along Cedar Street includes amenities such as
baseball fields, 4 lighted tennis courts, a basketball court, a covered
pavilion, playground equipment and a Nature Trail with a gazebo.
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Max Griffin Park is the home of the first
swimming pool in Foley, which was built in the 1950s, having had
numerous maintenance upgrades through the years. The Griffin Pool is
open in the summer months when public school is out Monday – Saturday
from 10:30am until 6:00pm and from 1:30pm until 5:00pm on Sundays.
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Foley Kids Park was built in March 2001 by
volunteers, and funded by donations from area residents and citizens.
City services helped to establish this park, which is a must for parents
with young children. Many individuals and groups enjoy the park for
various activities such as parties and field trips. It is located
in Max Griffin Park.
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Aaronville Park is located along South
Cedar Street, in the community of Aaronville, and it too contains a
swimming pool. The
Aaronville pool
is open during the summer months
Monday – Saturday from noon until 8:00pm and Sunday from 1:30pm until
5:00pm. The park also includes softball fields, baseball fields, and
basketball courts.
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Beulah Heights Park has numerous amenities
such as baseball and softball fields, basketball and tennis courts, as
well as playground equipment. The park is located on the eastside of
Foley, along South Michigan Avenue.
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Evans Park is the newest addition to
Foley’s open spaces. The park is located south of Foley High School on
the north side of Park Avenue.
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Foley Soccer Park is located on the west
side of Foley along Highway 98. This new park includes lighted soccer
fields and a concession building, which is enjoyed by both City League
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Foley Hike-Bike Trail is the latest
addition to Foley’s open spaces includes Phase 1 of the Hike/Bike Trail,
which winds along the old Railroad right of way just east of Highway 59.
The landscaped trail passes by sites such as the Depot Museum/Heritage
Park and John B. Foley Park. There are two gazebos and various benches
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Foley Horse Arena
is available for
both state and regional events and located just off of Highway 59 on
East Rosetta Avenue. The facility includes stalls, a seating area,
a concession stand, announcers booth, and public restroom facilities. |
