Alabama State Parks marks progress in major renovations

By: David Rainer

With more than $150 million available for renovations, repairs and construction, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ State Parks System is in the middle of major upgrades and enhancements to help the parks’ guests embrace and enjoy Alabama’s natural beauty.

State Parks Director Greg Lein said those projects span the entire state, with upgrades planned at many of the 21 Alabama State Parks. Lein gave updates on the projects from south to north, starting with the Gulf State Park Pier damaged during Hurricane Sally. The pier just reopened to the public Aug. 19 with the exception of its elevated observation deck, which is awaiting installation of a new elevator.

“That’s on track with what we expected the whole time,” Lein said. “Also at Gulf State Park, the Beach Pavilion’s bathrooms are being redone with a new HVAC system. That’s very important down at the beach. That’s the public’s primary access to the beach, and it’s heavily utilized from Memorial Day through Labor Day.”

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