Hello again!
Today we will be exploring a peaceful area of Troy that a
lot of people may not know about!
Murphree Park is the perfect place to go if you just need a
quiet moment to yourself, you want to get some exercise or even host a birthday
party or other event!
Murphree Park is Troy’s most historic park. Created in 1889
by Joel Murphree Sr., by the beginning of the 21st century it was in
dire need of repair. So, in 2001, The City of Troy, Troy Parks and Recreation,
and several members of the community all came together to give the park a
complete redesign and facelift!
The park is composed of several features. An 1,888 ft. walking trail sprawls around the park, which makes it the perfect place to
get in some exercise while also enjoying the outdoors!
However, the park is not just for adults. It also features a
large playground for children, so if you have little ones or perhaps regularly
babysit, Murphree Park presents a great way for children to release some energy
in a safe, beautiful environment.
It is important to mention two things that are not allowed
at the park. If you are a smoker, the park is claimed as a smoke free area, so
you will not be allowed to smoke on the premises. Additionally, no dogs of any
kind are allowed at the park, so if you are planning on taking a trip Fido will
have to sit this one out!
Murphree Park also features a large, covered Pavilion that
is available to rent out by the public for special events! If you are
interested in hosting a birthday party, concert or something else that you
think the venue would be ideal for, you can contact Troy Parks and Recreation’s
main office at (334) 566-4031 and reserve the Pavilion!
Murphree Park is located at 307 Murphree Street in Troy,
Alabama. It is open every day from 8am until 6pm.
If you would like to contact someone for more information as
well as renting out Murphree Park’s facilities, you can also email Troy Parks
and Recreation at recreation@troyal.gov
Make sure to check back again next week when we will be
exploring Troy’s Pioneer Museum!
Happy Traveling!
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