Locate It: Auburn

Auburn has five beautiful parks for your enjoyment. James Shackelford Memorial Park is a green-space park with walking trails, camping, pavilions, and the beauty of the Apalachee River. Here you can have a picnic in the natural surroundings and enjoy the peace that comes with being outdoors.

The Roy E. Parks Children’s Playground is a gem situated in downtown Auburn next to the Auburn Public Library. With picnic tables, lots of shade and state of the art equipment, your little ones will enjoy playing while you relax in comfort.

R.H. Burel Park and Whistlestop Park, on 4th Avenue next to City Hall, offer the historic Train Caboose, checkers, and a gazebo. This area is used for festivals, movies and concerts.

The new Bicycle Trail Head includes parking for bicycles and plans for a fountain, seating, and a welcome center with restrooms.

The Parks Family Sports Complex, currently in the expansion stage, offers organized ball in partnership with Auburn Dixie Youth and will soon offer volleyball, soccer and tennis.

Parks Mill Ball Fields are also in the expansion stage with new Pony League ball games.

The Auburn OWLS (Older Wiser Laughing Seniors) give our age 55 and better friends a monthly luncheon as well as special trips and events. Throw in the beautiful Auburn Public Library, Auburn Museum, and future Barrow County Veteran’s Memorial and you find that Auburn is a wondrous place for all.