Looking for a Skate Park on the Gulf Coast?

Amid the baseball fields, softball fields, and basketball courts that make up Johnnie Sims Park in Gulf Shores sits another facility that many visitors might find interesting: a 6500-square-foot skate park.

Maybe you’re vacationing in the area, or maybe a family member or friend is competing at one of the park’s fields, and you’re looking for a place to exhibit your skating skills. Either way, with ten concrete skate ramps designed for skaters ranging in ability from beginner to advanced, the skate park is an ideal place for skaters of all levels. (And perhaps it’s time to bring some skating events to the Gulf Coast!)

Now that you’ve got the location, you need the look—head on over to the Tanger Outlets, Bronze sponsor of the Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission, in Foley, where you’ll find great deals on your favorite fashions. And speaking of sponsors, it’s time to recognize to other Bronze sponsors: Tacky Jacks and the Shrimp Basket, two excellent places to eat when the skating fun is over. (The Shrimp Basket is also a good location for starting a race—like the First Annual Shrimp Basket Giving Run coming up on June 8^th!)

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Fall is Near—Time for One Last Getaway and Some Gulf Shopping

Summer isn’t over yet, but the end is in sight. Summer vacation is winding down, which means a couple of things for many people: time for one last vacation, and time to shop for fall.

A trip down to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach could be the solution for both. White-sand beaches and a variety of beach-front accommodations—from chain hotels to beach houses and condominiums—make the area ideal for a summer beach vacation. And in addition to exciting sports events (like the Goshen College Women’s Soccer event taking place August 10th to 21st), vacationers can find plenty of other activities, from family-friendly Gulf attractions to golf courses and fishing trips.

While here, vacationers can get a jump on their fall shopping at one of the many local shopping locations—like the Tanger Outlets in Foley, a sponsor of the Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission.

With more than 120 outlet stores and guaranteed low prices, Tanger Outlets is a popular Gulf Coast shopping location. Shoppers can find brand names at great prices and the latest fall fashions. Shoppers can also visit Shopper Services to find out about available discount coupons, sales, and promotions. Or visit the Tanger Outlets website to find coupons and buy gift cards.