Frank Jackson State Park-Alabama

05/28/2026

Woof woof! Bring your pup to Frank Jackson State Park on May 30, 2026, at 10 AM to become a BARK Ranger! Join us at the pavilion to learn the rules of becoming a BARK Ranger, then join us on a quick, 30-minute hike with our pups! All dogs will receive a BARK Ranger certificate! Your dog must be on a leash and friendly with other dogs.

Register and learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/47fx8fbj

05/25/2026

Do you have what it takes to become a Junior Ranger? Join us at 1 PM at Frank Jackson State Park on May 30, 2026, to find out! We will be completing a scavenger hunt, learning the basics of plant and tree ID, and tuning into nature! All participants will receive their own Activity Guide, and we’ll be exploring the island at Frank Jackson while we are completing the guide. This program is perfect for young explorers who want to spend some time out in nature!

Register and learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/m6bpnw95

05/22/2026

We’re excited to see our park featured in this article, highlighting our charm and natural beauty. Learn more at https://www.aol.com/lifestyle/small-town-state-park-alabama-214807162.html, and then plan your stay by clicking https://tinyurl.com/ReserveFrankJackson

Ask a local about the best state parks in Alabama, and Gulf Shore State Park will likely be mentioned.

05/08/2026

🐾Join us for the next Frank Jackson Junior Ranger lesson, where we’ll learn all about tracks, s**t, and bones on May 12, 2026, at 10 AM! We’ll also view real-life animal signs and talk about each animal’s life history, then make a clay track to take home!

Register and learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/m2j6bhe7

05/04/2026

🍃Calling all homeschoolers! If you are curious about how to use the natural world in art, join us for Leaf Pounding at Frank Jackson on May 12, 2026, at 1 PM, as we learn about how to make leaf and flower prints to take home! All tools and supplies will be provided with the program fee.

Register and learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/bdf6ncsc

Photo credit: Alabama State Parks

04/21/2026

That's the sound of nature calling! https://tinyurl.com/BookFrankJackson

04/08/2026

We had a wonderful time at Frank Jackson State Park yesterday with our homeschoolers learning about pollination and flight—and even making and testing our own kites!

Our next homeschool lesson will be on May 12, 2026. Register here or click to learn more: https://tinyurl.com/4tz958e



Photo credit: Alabama State Parks

04/06/2026

A prescribed burn is planned for Wednesday, April 8, or Thursday, April 9, weather permitting. This burn is part of ongoing management efforts to reduce wildfire risk and improve wildlife habitat within the park.

For safety, all hiking trails will be temporarily closed during the burn. Campers and visitors in the campground area may notice smoke during this time.

The Alabama Forestry Commission will conduct the burn in coordination with Alabama State Parks staff. The City of Opp Fire Department has been notified and will be on standby if needed.

For more detailed info, please see the map in our comments.

04/04/2026

Calling all homeschoolers! Join us for a fun-filled lesson and interactive game on pollinators, flowers, and botany at Frank Jackson State Park on April 7, 2026, at 1 PM! We will be covering the topics of photosynthesis, the anatomy of flowers, and the role of pollinators. After, we’ll make a flower seed bomb to take home!

Register and learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/mtnh5627