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MPRD Fitness to host fun run in collaboration with Mob-Tober Fest.

Sep 27th, 2024

This 1-mile Family Fun Run takes place Saturday, October 26, in collaboration with City of Mobile Events’ annual Mob-Tober Fest. Participants are...

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New pickleball courts open and ready for open play.

Sep 27th, 2024

While the Lavretta Pickleball Complex (200 W Parkway Drive) is open from dawn to dusk, the Pickleball court at Hillsdale Community Center (558 Felhorn...

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Donations accepted for annual Sock & Sweater Holiday Drive.

Sep 27th, 2024

MPRD is hosting their annual Sock & Sweater Holiday Drive at Thomas Sullivan Community Center. We are looking for new, fairly new, and lightly used...

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Pickleball clinic coming to new Lavretta Pickleball Complex.

Sep 13th, 2024

Come and get firsthand practice with one of the fastest growing sports in the nation! Click on the link below to register today.Register now!...

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STEM Saturday returns with an exciting cars theme.

Sep 13th, 2024

The STEM focus is “Cars! Cars! Cars! Force & Motion”. Participants will have the opportunity to dive into the exciting world of physics as...

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Magical Wonderland tea planned for fathers and daughters

Sep 13th, 2024

The Father-Daughter Royal Tea Party, taking place on Wednesday, September 25 at Thomas Sullivan Community Center (351 N. Catherine Street), will feature a...

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Breakthrough Teens to host co-ed basketball tournament.

Sep 13th, 2024

This will be a co-ed 3v3 basketball tournament for ages 16 and older. There is a limit of 12 teams with an entry fee of $50 each team.Additionally,...

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MPRD Community Centers to Host Mini-Camp

Sep 10th, 2024

This camp is free and open to students ages 5-12. Participants will enjoy arts and crafts and other enrichment activities, and will be provided breakfast...

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Breakthrough Teens C.A.F.E. program to explore post-graduation options

Aug 30th, 2024

The clever C.A.F.E. acronym stands for College Ain't For Everybody, and meetups are once a month on every second Thursday. The first session will be...

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Fall classes and programs to resume on September 3

Aug 30th, 2024

Fall 2024 Activity Guides are available for pick up at all MPRD community centers and at the Main Office at 48 N Sage Avenue. You may also click on the...

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MPRD After School All-Star Program returns to MPRD community centers.

Aug 30th, 2024

Between the hours of 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., participants will be offered homework help, a nutritious meal, and opportunities to dive into arts and...

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Mobile Tennis Center honoring Arthur Ashe with art and essay contests.

Aug 16th, 2024

As an extension of this celebration of the late professional tennis player, youth are invited to submit artwork, and one-page essays on the following topic...

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MPRD International Fashion Show and Exhibit to celebrate the diversity of Mobile.

Aug 16th, 2024

This event will feature photo and art exhibits, as well as displays of traditional attire from countries and cultures all over the world. If you are...

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The Azalea City Golf Course officially opens new grill for breakfast and lunch.

Aug 16th, 2024

The Azalea City Grill at the Azalea City Golf Course (1000 Gaillard Drive) is officially open and serving breakfast, lunch, and non-alcoholic beverages....

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Applications open for Programmatic Partnership and Y.E.S. Program

Aug 5th, 2024

Programmatic Partnerships are for those individuals or organizations that have self-funded, high-quality recreational, cultural or community-oriented...

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STEM Saturdays extended to November 2024

Aug 5th, 2024

Originally scheduled for a final season date of Saturday, October 18, because there was no session held in July, the last session of the season will take...

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Movies in the Park to return on August 16

Aug 5th, 2024

Movies will be shown either outdoors or indoors depending on the site, and guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs.Movie nights are open to all ages...

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MPRD launches first Kids Fishing Clinic with Alabama Deep Sea Rodeo

Aug 5th, 2024

During this event, children ages 5-15 will be introduced to all of the important elements of fishing, including casting, knot tying, learning about...

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New online process for reserving MPRD parks

Aug 5th, 2024

Mobile Parks and Recreation has released an instructional video outlining the steps to reserving and renting pavilions at Doyle Park, Tricentennial Park,...

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Mobilians invited to dive-into upcoming movie nights

Jul 10th, 2024

The movie originally scheduled for July 5 had to be rescheduled due to the rain, therefore the new dates and locations are as follows:Aquaman and the...

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AARP Fit Lot Fitness Park

Jul 10th, 2024

Our AARP Fit Lot Fitness Park is a structure located on the north side of James Seals Community Center, at Augusta and S. Lawrence Streets. It consists of...

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#MPRDKids Summer Camps

Apr 1st, 2024

MPRD Kids Summer Camp (Ages 5-12)June 3, 2024 - August 2, 2024 | Monday-Friday | 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Dotch, Hillsdale, Hope, Seals, Sullivan...

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MPRD’s Mobile Tennis Center Wins National Award 

Jan 3rd, 2024

Mobile Parks and Recreation Department’s Mobile Tennis Center has just been awarded Parks and Recreation Agency of the Year by Racquet...

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City of Mobile facilities open as cooling centers

Jun 29th, 2023

 Mobile, Ala. – Due to excessive heat warnings in our area, the City of Mobile has designated several facilities as Cooling Centers that...

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#MPRDKids Summer Camps

Apr 3rd, 2023

MPRDKIDS SUMMER CAMPS (Ages 5-12) Camp Sessions: Mon-Fri 6/5-8/4Sign up weekly: First come, first served Camp Weekly Fee:...

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FIT M.O.B.

Jan 24th, 2023

FIT M.O.B. - MOBILE (Ages 13 & Up)Sweat more, pay less! Fit Mobile is a fitness movement outside of the traditional gym setting. With a “less...

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2023 Vendor Event Participation Info & Fees

Jan 18th, 2023

The Mobile Parks & Recreation Department has a mission to increase the social, emotional, and physical well-being of our community by providing diverse...

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Stem Mobile

Jun 17th, 2023

Stem Mobile allows K-12th graders to explore a new S.T.E.M. Activity each month! Every third Saturday join us for hands-on interactive fun! This is a free...

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MPRD Fit Trail

Mar 20th, 2023

Sweat Check Workouts of the week: Coach Jihad IrbyProgram/Fitness Coordinator City of Mobile Parks & Recreation...

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