Foley to create park at Bon Secour River headwaters

Foley to create park at Bon Secour River headwaters

The Foley City Council approved the first phase of the project to enhance the constructed stormwater wetlands in the Bon Secour River headwaters as a publicly accessible passive recreation area. The site will be designated the Andrew James Wetland Reserve.
The first phase will include signage, bird houses, an ospry tower, security fencing and wetland mats to monitor water quality treatment on the pond, which receives water from nearby agricultural areas.
The second phase, planned next year, will include roads and parking. The project was designed and constructed as a floodwater mitigation structure, a natural water quality treatment system and a reserve for wildlife. It was fully funded through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
The city is also working to develop a low-impact trail along Wolf Creek from the Antique Rose Trail to Poplar Street. The council voted Tuesday, April 8, to apply for an Alabama Coastal Area Management Program grant for the 2026 fiscal year to help pay the cost of the project design.