Alabama's Forever Wild Program and Alabama State Lands have committed to improving visitor access at the Turkey Creek Nature Preserve by funding the redevelopment of the Fall's Parking lot. This $250,000 improvement project will be allocated towards the construction of a much-needed asphalted parking lot contracted by Norris Paving and Asphalt. This construction will help alleviate roadside parking— one of the biggest safety issues facing the preserve. 40 new parking spots will be added with ADA-compliant parking spots available as well. The parking lot will also include improved drainage for the site which will alleviate erosion issues.
Construction for parking lot improvements begins on WEDNESDAY, May 31st, 2023. We expect this construction to last approximately 6 weeks and will likely require road closures, decreased parking availability, and increased congestion until the project has been completed. We are entering our busiest season at the preserve so we ask for your patience during this time.
We would like to thank Insite Engineering for donating their time and expertise to all of the designing and engineering plans for this project without which this project would not have been possible.