A new public park is on the way, and it’s shaping up to be a fresh addition to the Mobile area.
Called Lewis Landing, this spot will give folks access to Three Mile Creek for kayaking, fishing, and relaxing in the shade.
The groundbreaking ceremony already took place last week, on May 14.
And now the project is officially underway. It sits just north of downtown Mobile, on Conception Street Road—right near the spot where the creek winds past I-165 and flows toward the Mobile River.
Kayaks, Fishing, and a Bit of Green Peace
This isn’t just a basic stretch of land. It’s getting a full upgrade. The plans include:
– A kayak launch
– Covered pavilions
– Fishing piers
– Open green space
– A proper parking area
All of this is being built on nearly two acres of land, which the county bought in 2020 for $40,000.
The funds came from the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA), which helps support coastal communities.
Construction is expected to take around six months, with a total cost just over $800,000—also funded through a GOMESA grant.
It’s a solid investment in public access to natural spaces, and a sign that outdoor recreation is getting more attention and support in the area.
A Spot With Deep Roots
Lewis Landing isn’t just chosen for convenience. The park site is near Lewis Quarters, a historic settlement that’s part of Africatown.
That community was founded by the survivors of the Clotilda, the last known slave ship to bring captives to the United States.
Three Mile Creek played a big role in the early life of Africatown residents, and this new park location honors that connection.
It’s also part of the broader Africatown Connections Blueway project—an effort to build trails and water routes that highlight the region’s history while encouraging outdoor activity.
This layer of cultural importance gives the park meaning beyond the amenities. It ties into a much bigger story—one that’s still being told.
Local Leaders Came Out in Support
The groundbreaking event drew a strong turnout. County Commissioner Merceria Ludgood, who led the push for the project, was joined by other county and city officials.
Mayor Sandy Stimpson was there. So was Patti McCurdy from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
Anderson Flen, a leader in the Africatown Heritage Preservation Foundation, also took part.
His group has been instrumental in preserving the area’s history and connecting that history to new generations through projects like this one.
The mix of local and state voices signals real coordination and backing behind the effort.
It’s a clear sign that more public space—and more connection to the water—is something leaders are willing to rally behind.
More Green Like This? Yes, Please
This park might only be two acres, but its impact could ripple far beyond that.
It adds a new launch point for kayakers, a new hangout for fishing fans, and a peaceful spot to sit by the water.
And with so many people rediscovering their local outdoors, these kinds of projects matter.
They shape how communities interact with the land around them. They give people more ways to spend time outside.
More importantly, they show what’s possible when history, recreation, and investment all meet at the water’s edge.
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