Facilities

Beaver Creek Trail

Dothan boasts the only urban Forever Wild Land Trust Trail in Alabama. Winding 10 miles on the northwest side of town, Beaver Creek Trail is new and full of challenges for trail biking and hiking. This trail is marked and easy to navigate, with two entrances – one on Flowers Chapel Road and the other on Fortner Street. The trail is open to the public for biking and hiking during daylight hours.

Circle City BMX Track

Specs

• 1147 ft’ 8-lane downhill track with crossover
• Skimcoat surface
• 3 turns
• Home of the 2016 Circle City BMX Nationals – one of 30 annual races in the USA BMX National Championship Series across the United States and Canada

Dothan Civic Center

Dothan Driving Range and Golf Shop

Dothan National Golf Club and Hotel

Dothan National Golf Club and Hotel features a par 72, 18-hole course designed around the hills of lower Alabama. Lined with pine trees and wildlife, this course is coupled with a hotel that offers stay and play packages. Dothan National also offers membership options.

Eastgate Park

Eastgate Park is 200 acres of green recreation space. It is anchored by a picnic pavilion, sand volleyball court, and playground. Surrounding Eastgate Park is a 2 mile walking trail with a ¼ mile boardwalk, stocked fish ponds, and an archery range. There is a fenced-in dog park, allowing pet owners to take their pets off-leash to enjoy a green space with exercise equipment. Adjoining Eastgate Park is the Lowell Roundtree Baseball Park with 4 fields. Dothan's only disc golf park is located at Eastgate Park, with 18-holes for public play.

Specs

• 4 baseball fields with 200’ fences
• 1 baseball field with 325’ fence
• Batting cage, concession stand, press box, playground
• 18-Hole Disc Golf Course
• Picnic Pavilion
• Sand volleyball court
• Playground
• Fenced dog park
• 2 mile walking trail with ¼ mile boardwalk
• 2 stocked fish ponds
• Archery range
• Biking trail

G. Marvin Lewis Baseball Complex

G. Marvin Lewis Baseball Complex is a 4 field complex anchored by a concession stand and press box. The complex is home to Dixie Boys and Youth baseball in Dothan.

Specs

• 2 baseball fields with 200’ fences
• 2 baseball fields with 225’ fences
• Concession stand with pavilion and press box
• Batting Cages

Headland Country Club

Headland Country Club is a semi-private golf course located in Headland, with a challenging and well maintained golf course, pool and club house. The golf course is open to the public but they do offer memberships for occasional players.

James Oates Park

James Oates Park is a 87 acre park that features two complexes – a six-field baseball complex and a six-field softball complex. All fields are AstroTurf, installed in 2022. Each complex features parking, a concessions building, and press box. Also on the grounds of James Oates is a playground and walking trails. For more information about booking future events at James Oates Park, please contact Visit Dothan.

Specs

• Six softball fields – tournament style dirt infield softball fields with 225’ fences
• Six baseball fields – tournament style baseball fields with 225’ and 250' fences
• Bleacher seating
• Concessions
• Press box
• Paved walking trails around the park

Kilgore’s Roundabout Plantation

This player friendly, fun course is an alternative to larger courses. This 18-hole, Par 72 course is surrounded by a picturesque setting with lakes and tree lines. This championship course features tiff eagle greens and a separate putting green and driving range.

Kiwanis Park And Trail

Specs

• Playground equipment with composite ground cover
• Covered pavilion with picnic tables and seating for 50 guests
• 3.4 mile marked nature trail loop around Westgate Park – allows bikers, runners, and walkers

Miracle Field Baseball Complex

Specs

• 1 soft-surface field for special needs baseball
• 2 standard grass baseball fields with 300’ fences
• Covered seating area
• Concession stand

Northcutt Football/Baseball Complex

Specs

• Football field with stadium seating for appx. 2000 spectators with press box
• Baseball field with 405’ fence and bleacher seating for appx. 400 spectators
• Concession stand

Rip Hewes Athletic Complex

Rip Hewes Athletic Complex is home to Dothan’s largest football stadium, which features 10,000 seats and a recently renovated press box. In 2022 it was renovated with a new AstroTurf playing surface. The stadium is used for Dothan’s high school football games and community events. Also in the complex are two softball fields, one baseball field, six tennis courts, and a concession stand.

Specs

• Football stadium with 10,000 seats, press box, and ticket booth
• Colby/Bottom Fields –dirt infield softball fields with 300’ fences, bleacher seating
• Pittman Field – grass infield baseball field with 425’ fence, 500 seat bleachers
• Concession Stand

Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Highland Oaks

Located in the southeast corner of Alabama, Highland Oaks offers 36 holes of championship golf, including a 9-hole Par 3 course. The Highlands/Magnolia combination was named by Golf Digest's "Places to Play" as one of the nation's Great Value courses. Highland Oaks offers a pro shop, clubhouse, grill, and membership options. Highland Oaks is home to the annual Korn Ferry Tour Q School, a precursor to the PGA Tour.

Silver Wings Golf Club

Silver Wings Golf Club is a 27-Hole Championship facility. The course has Champion Bermuda Greens and one of the most challenging layouts in the region. The fairways are tree lined with hardwoods and pines that roll through elevation changes.

Water World

Located within Westgate Park, Water World is Dothan’s Most Exciting Beach! This water park features a giant wave pool, Great White water slide and kiddie pool, with pool decks for sunning and enjoying the summer days. In addition to the water park, you’ll find a gift shop, arcade, and concession stand, as well as a picnic pavilion for you to host a birthday party or cool off with ice cream. Admission is charged for entry.

Specs

• Giant wave pool with floats for rent
• Great White water slide
• Kiddie pool with kiddie slide
• Gift shop
• Arcade
• Concession stand

Westgate Park

Westgate Park is the largest city park in Dothan comprised of a community recreation center, 5-field softball complex, 4-field baseball complex, 3-field soccer complex, football stadium, Miracle League sports fields, tennis complex, BMX track, outdoor fitness court, biking trail and walking trails. Also located within Westgate Park is Water World, Dothan’s water theme park and a Houston County Library Extension. Two playgrounds are located at Westgate Park - Kiwanis Park, with playsets for both big and little kids, and Miracle Playground, an inclusive, all-abilities playground.

Westgate Soccer Complex

Specs

• 3 full size soccer fields, 2 which can be broken down into smaller fields
• For tournaments, up to 13 fields can be utilized for play, including multipurpose fields
• Bleacher seating
• Concessions
• Press box

Westgate Softball Complex

Specs

• 5 lit softball fields with warm-up areas
• 300’ fences with dirt infields
• concession stand and bleacher seating
• Hosted the 30th Annual Dixie Girls Softball World Series in 2005
• 2005 ISA Facility of the Year

Westgate Tennis Center

Specs

• 20 full-size Har-Tur Clay Courts
• One Championship Court built to professional standards with retaining walls, scoreboard, and stadium lighting
• Covered stadium seating for 560 spectators on Championship Court
• All courts in pods of 2 with club lighting
• 3000 sq ft covered clubhouse deck for viewing with large player lounge lobby
• Awarded National Outstanding Tennis Center by USTA, US Tennis Court and Track Builders Association, and Tennis Industry Association
• 18 year host of USTA Professional Tennis Pro Classic

Wiregrass Recreation Center

Wiregrass Recreation Center is the former home of Dothan’s minor league baseball team. In the community center, it includes a gymnasium, full kitchen, meeting rooms, weight room, an outdoor pool, and a playground. The sports park includes 9 tennis courts, 3 softball fields, and a batting cage.

Specs

• Howard Field – grass infield softball field with 200’ fence
• Waller Field – grass infield softball field with 200’ fence
• McCullough Field – dirt infield softball field with 225’ fence with bleacher seating for 400 spectators
• Community center – gymnasium, full kitchen, meeting rooms, weight room, outdoor pool, playground
• 9 tennis courts, batting cage