Joe Wheeler State Park

Spring Break Bash: 2022

Event Dates:
March 29, 2022, 12:00 pm
April 2, 2022, 4:00 pm
Spring Break

Spring Break at Joe Wheeler State Park

Come join us at Joe Wheeler State Park for 5 days of Spring Break fun!

Where: Joe Wheeler State Park - Day Use Area (picnic area & beach)

When: March 29th - April 2nd

Day Use Entry Fee: $5 - Adults

                                        $2 - Children (6-12)

                                        $2 - 62 Years & Older

                                        $20 - "Carload" rate for 6+ people

 

Tuesday:

Join us on Tuesday for some fun arts and crafts at pavilion #1 in the Day Use Area! 

- Bird Houses

- Bird Feeders (wooden or peanut butter pinecone)

- Leather Snake Key Chains

- Decorate your own kite

- And so much more!

Where: Day Use Area - Pavilion #1

When: 12:00pm

 

Wednesday:

On Wednesday, we will be celebrating 'Take a Walk in the Park Day' with a fun, interpretive hike! We will begin and end our hike in the Day Use Area learning all about the wildlife, vegetation, and history of Joe Wheeler State Park. 

Where: Meet at Pavilion #1 in the Day Use Area

When: 1:00pm

Miles Hiked: 2.5 - 3 miles

 

Thursday:

Gross Out Camp comes to Joe Wheeler State Park on Thursday, March 31st!

"Is it icky, sticky, or slimy? Can you race roly-polies? How about finding animal tracks or making friendssss with a scaly animal? If it's gross, we've got it! Fresh Air Family's Gross Out Camp introduces the best, the worst, and the grossest wonders nature has to offer. Hands-on field biology, it's the most fun a kid can have while learning. It's science, but please don't tell the kids!" Come join us for a day full of fun activities!

Where: Day Use Area - Pavilion #1

When: March 31st, 2022 | 9:00am - 3:00pm

*In order to attend the Gross Out Camp, you MUST register for this event at www.freshairfamily.org/gross-out-camps or www.freshairfamily.org/upcoming-events

*Donations will be accepted*

*Questions? Email: Programs@FreshAirFamily.org

 

Friday:

Friday is chock-full of fun activities going on in the Day Use Area!

12:00pm - Games of 'Gotcha' will be going on at the basketball courts

1:00pm - 3 Point Contest at the basketball courts (1v1 and 2v2)

2:00pm - Water Balloon Toss (behind pavilion #1)

3:00pm - Friendly Soccer Game

*Frisbees, Footballs, and other equipment will be available for rent in the Day Use Area*

Where: Day Use Area (picnic area & beach)

 

Saturday:

The Joe Wheeler Spring Break Bash begins Saturday, April 2nd at 10:00am!

Where: Day Use Area (picnic area & beach)

When: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Joe Wheeler State Park's Day Use area is going to be party central come 10:00 on Saturday morning. Three fun inflatables (bounce house, obstacle course, & football toss), snacks & drinks, and delicious snow cones...there's enough fun for the entire family!

 

For any questions regarding events scheduled during Spring Break, email: Samuel.Woodroof@dcnr.alabama.gov