Recreation & Cultural Affairs

Mission Statement

"Gulf Shores Recreation & Cultural Affairs enriches lives and fosters harmony within the community through area-wide leisure services targeted to improve healthy life styles, educational and recreational opportunities, public participation, and environmental and economical stewardship."


Responsibilities & Services

The Recreation & Cultural Affairs Department provides top quality recreation and leisure activities for the community while striving to be the best stewards of the public resources that fall within the department's care, adapting as necessary to meet the varied needs of the residents and visitors. 


Areas of Focus:


Recreation & Cultural Affairs Staff Directory

To contact a Parks & Recreation employee directly, please visit our Staff Directory


Parks and Recreation Master Plan

To view the City of Gulf Shores Parks and Recreation Master Plan, click here.  


Online Program Registration

To register for a program online, please click here.

  1. Grant Brown

    Director of Recreation & Cultural Affairs