Daleville: Aviation, Culture, and Parks

A stay in Daleville can focus on a variety of things: aviation, local history, culture, community recreation areas, or an appointment. The following places and offerings provide several concrete points of reference to help you consider the destination based on your interests. They differ most clearly in whether they involve a collection, a program, a recreational facility, or getting around by road.

Aviation and Local History

The Army Aviation Museum in Daleville includes a collection of more than 160 aircraft—a specific point of interest for travelers interested in aviation.

The town's name also has a historical connection: Daleville was named in honor of Samuel Dale. He was a frontiersman, soldier, and public official who took part in the Creek War of 1813 to 1814. Alongside the museum, this provides a distinct way to explore local history: the name refers to a specific person and his role in this conflict.

Culture and Visit Planning

The Daleville Cultural and Convention Center has a 6,709-square-foot event space and features cultural art displays. The space and the art offerings appeal to different visitor interests: attending an event or enjoying cultural presentations. If the size of the space is important for your plans, confirm the information in advance; the facility's specifications may change. The exhibition program may also change.

The Daleville Public Library offers programs for a wide age range throughout the year. Unlike the Center's changing art displays, this offering is not limited to a single season; however, the schedule for a specific program is still important when planning a visit.

Parks and Community Facilities

Daleville's two parks have tennis courts, walking trails, softball and baseball fields, a pavilion, and a picnic area. The Daleville Community Center has an indoor basketball court, outdoor basketball courts, two baseball fields, and meeting rooms. The facilities also differ in what they offer: the parks include tennis and trails, while the Community Center has an indoor court and meeting rooms. Baseball fields are available at both the parks and the Community Center; the Center has two of them.

Visitor Information and Road Orientation

Fort Rucker's Daleville Visitor Control Center is open Monday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. If this Center is on your itinerary, you can plan your visit within these daily hours. For road orientation, State Highway 85 runs north to south through Daleville. State Highway 134 runs east to west.

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