Vision 2025

In 2014, the City of Gulf Shores worked with local stakeholder groups to develop Small Town, Big Beach Vision 2025 for Sustainability – a strategic plan used to focus the City of Gulf Shores' growth and design.

BUILD Grant

The City of Gulf Shores has been awarded funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s BUILD Grant Program for an innovative, multifaceted project that will enhance the quality of life for our residents and visitors.

Laguna Cove NRDA Restoration Project

The City is currently planning habitat restoration work and the design of limited, passive recreational access facilities on 53 undeveloped acres of property located on the south shore of Little Lagoon near the west end of W. Beach Blvd.

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USDA Scheduled to Distribute Oral Rabies Vaccine Baits in Alabama for Raccoons

Starting Monday, January 24, and extending through Saturday, February 5, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is scheduled to begin distributing oral rabies vaccine (ORV) baits in Alabama via low-flying airplanes and helicopters to vaccinate...

Healthcare Workers Appreciation Days

On December 6, 2021, Mayor Craft and City Council proclaimed January 24-29, 2022, as Healthcare Workers Appreciation Days in the City of Gulf Shores. 

This proclamation resulted from a project by Portia Hollis, 8th grade Red Ribbon Week Leader at ...

Gulf Shores Fire Rescue offering public education courses in 2022

Gulf Shores Fire Rescue (GSFR) is offering a variety of public education courses in 2022. These courses are through the American Heart Association and range from basic First Aid training to more advanced classes such as Pediatric Advanced Life Support. Ea...

Gulf Shores announces lineup for the 2022 Winter Entertainment Series

The City of Gulf Shores is excited to announce the 2022 Winter Entertainment Series lineup. Shows will be held at the Erie H. Meyer Civic Center and require a purchased ticket. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and all shows will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35,...

City of Gulf Shores to Hold Special Council Meeting to Discuss Proposed Lodging Tax Increase

The City of Gulf Shores is holding a Special Council Meeting to discuss a proposed three percent lodging tax increase that will be used to fund various capital improvement projects over the next 10 years as opposed to sales or property tax increase. This ...

Gulf Shores Recreation Department Holding Safe Sitter Classes February 1-3

Adult Technology Classes

Kid Creators Educational Labs

Calling all kiddos ages 5 and up! The Gulf Shores Public Library is hosting Kid Creators Educational Labs on the last Thursday of each month from January through May. Participate in wacky and educational experiments that make learning FUN! 

All la...

Valentine's Dance & Chocolate Affair

The Gulf Shores Recreation Department is excited to host the Valentine's Dance & Chocolate Affair on Friday, February 11, at the Erie H. Meyer Civic Center (1930 West 2nd Street).

Surprise your significant other this Valentine's Day ...

2022 Youth Spring Sports Registration Now Open

Registration for youth Spring Sports is now open until February 4!

• T-Ball is open for ages 4 to 6 years old (age control date is May 1, 2022) 
• Baseball is open for children ages 7 to 14 years old (age control date is May 1, 2022)
• Softball is open fo...

Daddy Daughter Dance Scheduled for 2022