Landmark Park in Dothan, Alabama, offers over 100 acres of history to explore. Owned and operated by Dothan Landmarks Foundation, the park is dedicated to preserving the cultural and natural heritage of the Wiregrass region of Southeast Alabama and serves as the headquarters for the Alabama Agricultural Museum Board.
Featuring an 1890s living history farm, Landmark Park offers several key attractions, including a one-room schoolhouse, a general store, a turn-of-the-century church, elevated boardwalks, nature trails, wildlife exhibits, a planetarium, a picnic area, and a children’s playground.
The various attractions at Landmark Park allow you to experience rural life in the 1890s on a working farmstead with livestock and agricultural practices from the era, as well as the Waddell House. The schoolhouse, general store, and church offer a glimpse into the past while the nature trails and boardwalks allow you to enjoy scenic walks through the diverse natural landscapes within the park. If you’re into astronomy and the night sky, the planetarium shows will keep you engaged while those interested in the region’s agricultural history will enjoy the interactive exhibits and displays in the Alabama Agricultural Museum.
Landmark Park Events
There are a variety of events hosted by Landmark Park throughout the year. A favorite for children, is the Touch-A-Truck event which allows kids to explore various vehicles. The Peanut Boil is another popular one, for obvious reasons. This event celebrates the region’s peanut harvest with traditional boiling methods. Fall Farm Day features historical demonstrations, crafts, and farm activities. If you’re into community gatherings with traditional Southern cuisine, the Low Country Boil would be the event for you. Another local favorite is the Victorian Christmas to celebrate the holiday season with traditional decorations and activities.
If you’re interested in attending the various events at Landmark Park, I would recommend you check the park’s official website for the most current information as event dates and details may vary.
For more details about the history of Landmark Park, watch my video below to learn the brief history of each of the historic structures and experience the park through my lenses.
Visiting Landmark Park
The spring and fall seasons offer the most pleasant weather and a variety of events that showcase the park’s offerings. If you visit Landmark Park in the spring, you’ll be able to enjoy blooming gardens, mild temperatures, and events like Spring Farm Day, featuring planting demonstrations, traditional plowing, and adorable farm animals.
The fall season offers cooler weather and is typically when the park celebrates the region’s agricultural heritage with events like Fall Farm Day and the Peanut Boil.
While this isn’t a free road trip stop, the price point is amazing for all that the park has to offer. Visitors aged 13 and up can visit the park for only $5 while children ages 3 through 12 visit for $4. Park members, babies, and toddlers get in free. If you’re attending one of the park’s events, admission fees may vary so you may want to check with the park ahead of the event so there’s no surprises.
Landmark Park is located at 430 Landmark Park Dr., Dothan, Alabama and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9am to 5pm and 12pm to 5pm on Sundays. Like most other parks, it is closed on major holidays.
To see all of my pictures from this stop, click here.
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