Waterway Village Pedestrian Bridge

The new Waterway Village Pedestrian Bridge is a component of the BUILD Grant Project. As a new third southbound lane is added to Highway 59, pedestrian access will be eliminated on the W.C. Holmes Bridge making the new pedestrian bridge a necessity.

Vision 2025

In 2014, the City of Gulf Shores worked with local stakeholder groups to develop Small Town, Big Beach Vision 2025 for Sustainability – a strategic plan used to focus the City of Gulf Shores' growth and design.

BUILD Grant

The City of Gulf Shores has been awarded funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s BUILD Grant Program for an innovative, multifaceted project that will enhance the quality of life for our residents and visitors.

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Laguna Cove NRDA Restoration Project

The City is currently planning habitat restoration work and the design of limited, passive recreational access facilities on 53 undeveloped acres of property located on the south shore of Little Lagoon near the west end of W. Beach Blvd.

Gulf Shores Hires First City Arborist

The City of Gulf Shores is pleased to announce the hiring of Joel Potter as the first City Arborist. Potter comes to Gulf Shores with more than 15 years of experience in urban forestry and most recently served as the Urban Forestry Coordinator for the Cit...

West 4th Street Bridge Public Information Meeting scheduled for July 20

City of Gulf Shores to Hold Public Meeting to Discuss the West Fourth Street Bridge and Pedestrian Safety Improvements along Windmill Ridge Road.

The City of Gulf Shores will host a public information meeting on July 20 to discuss proposed solutions for th...

City of Gulf Shores Breaks Ground for New Pickleball Courts at Gulf Shores Sportsplex

The City of Gulf Shores and Gulf Shores | Orange Beach Sports & Events held a groundbreaking ceremony for their long-awaited pickleball courts on Wednesday, June 22, 2022.

The 12 new lighted regulation-size pickleball courts will be located at the Gulf...

Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration

The City of Gulf Shores will celebrate the Fourth of July with a stunning fireworks display, beginning at 9 p.m. on Monday, July 4. Fireworks will be shot from the Gulf State Park Fishing and Education Pier.

Due to ongoing construction to repair damage fro...

Gulf Pines Neighborhood Streetscape Enhancement Feasibility Study Begins June 13

The City of Gulf Shores has contracted with Volkert, Inc., to perform a streetscape enhancement feasibility study in the Gulf Pines Neighborhood to conceptually identify possible streetscape improvements and develop an implementation phasing plan with cos...

Oceans of Possibilities 2022 Summer Reading Program

Children of all ages are invited to join us for our 2022 Summer Reading Program: Oceans of Possibilities! 

These FREE programs will take place at the Adult Activity Center (260 Clubhouse Drive) at 10:30 a.m.

Summer Program Events: 

• June 10 ...

City of Gulf Shores Announces 2022 Summer Music at Meyer Park Lineup

The City of Gulf Shores is excited to announce the lineup for the 2022 Summer Music at Meyer Park concert series. These FREE concerts begin at 6 p.m. and take place at Meyer Park in Gulf Shores – 400 E 22nd Ave.  

The lineup for ...

Gulf Shores Fire Rescue offering public education courses in 2022

Gulf Shores Fire Rescue (GSFR) is offering a variety of public education courses in 2022. These courses are through the American Heart Association and range from basic First Aid training to more advanced classes such as Pediatric Advanced Life Support. Ea...

Awful Crafty DIY Workshops

The Gulf Shores Recreation Department wants you to join them for their Awful Crafty DIY Workshops. These workshops are designed to teach you fun crafting skills and maybe even introduce you to a new hobby! Workshops are held at the Gulf Shores Cultural Ce...