Explore the Serenity of Richardson Park and Day Lake

Getting There

• Public Transit

  Start at the Mobile Transit Authority (MTA) bus stop nearest to your location. Check the MTA website for the closest stop and the current bus routes. You will want to take Bus Route 1 (Blue Line) towards the Mobile Downtown area. Stay on the bus for approximately 25 minutes until you reach the stop at Government Plaza. Here, transfer to Bus Route 25 (Lakeview) which will take you closer to Day Lake. Stay on Route 25 for about 15 minutes, getting off at the stop near the intersection of Lake Drive and St. Stephen's Road. From there, it's a short 10-minute walk to Richardson Park, located at 2121 Lake Dr, Mobile, AL 36617.

• Biking

  If you are near the downtown area, you can rent a bike from one of the local bike-sharing services. Start your ride heading north on Royal Street, and then merge onto Spring Hill Avenue heading east. Continue on Spring Hill Avenue until you reach the intersection with St. Stephen's Road, where you will turn left. Follow St. Stephen's Road for about 1.5 miles until you reach Lake Drive. Turn right onto Lake Drive, and you'll find Richardson Park / Day Lake at 2121 Lake Dr, Mobile, AL 36617. The ride should take approximately 30-40 minutes, depending on your pace.

• Walking

  If you're in the Carver area, you can walk to Richardson Park / Day Lake. Start at the corner of St. Stephen's Road and Lake Drive. Head north on St. Stephen's Road for about 0.5 miles, then turn left onto Lake Drive. Continue walking straight for about 0.7 miles, and you will arrive at Richardson Park located at 2121 Lake Dr, Mobile, AL 36617. This walk will take approximately 25-30 minutes, so wear comfortable shoes and enjoy the scenery along the way.