Despite the growth and the progressive nature of Auburn, the City of Auburn commits itself to preserving green space and providing lots of recreational facilities to ensure the future generations can enjoy all the aesthetically pleasing town has to offer.
Auburn has a wide range of recreational parks, walking trails, bike trails and premier athletic facilities. Auburn is one of 150 US cities to be named a bicycle friendly community by the League of American Bicyclists and remains the only Bicycle Friendly Community in Alabama with more than 44 miles of bike paths. The town has over ten parks, all with various features and there are many other recreational attractions located outside the city limits within 25 miles; such as Lake Martin, a popular destination for water sports and vacations. There is an abundance of sporting facilities for people to enjoy year round, along with six golf courses for the avid golfer.
For those who are more interested in arts and culture, Auburn has theatres, museums and art associations all who host events throughout the year for citizens to enjoy.
