Wright Brothers Park, Montgomery, AL
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N 32° 22.668 W 086° 19.065
16S E 564177 N 3582517
A nice municipal park overlooking the Alabama River
Waymark Code: WMHFQP
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 07/06/2013
Views: 8
Wright Brothers park is not very large but it has great views of the Alabama River. At the western end of the park stands a full-size replica of the Wright Flyer and two historical markers. One gives information about the Wright Brothers Flying School and the other provides some history of Maxwell Air Force Base and the Air University.
There is a sidewalk from one end of the park to the other. Plenty of benches along the way where one can stop and enjoy watching the beautiful Alabama River or an occasional train traveling through.
From the City's web site:
"Wright Brothers Park, formerly known as Overlook Park, features beautiful views of the Alabama River and the surrounding area. Picnic shelters with off-street parking provide a pleasant place for a family picnic.
Wright Brothers Park
The park has four picnic tables under a gazebo overlooking the Alabama River (Maxwell Boulevard). No bathrooms are located here. It is $25 for one-half day and $50 for all day."
Name: Wright Brothers Park
Street Location: Maxwell Blvd.
Local Municipality: Montgomery
State/Province, etc.: AL
Country: USA
Web Site: [Web Link]
Memorial/Commemoration: Renamed for the Wright Brothers
Date Established: Renamed on July 2, 2013
Picnic Facilities: picnic tables, pavilion
Monuments/Statues: Wright Flyer replica and historical markers
Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: overlooks the Alabama River
Traditional Geocaches:
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Recreational Facilities: Not listed
Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Not listed
Fountains: Not listed
Special Events: Not listed
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