Recreation is important to Dothan residents and their facilities are outstanding. Westgate Softball Complex, one of the nation's finest softball parks, has hosted several state and national softball tournaments. The Department of Leisure Services operates l9 parks to provide an opportunity for nearly any sport and family recreation. Nearby lakes, rivers, and streams provide some of the finest fresh water fishing in the world. Landmark Park, the Agricultural Museum of Alabama, has 60 acres of shady nature trails and boardwalks, picnic sites, photography area, planetarium and interpretive center, historic restorations, and special events.
Cultural events play an important role in the overall development of the community.
Dothan's historic Opera House hosts dynamic productions, such as the ever popular Southeast Alabama Community Theatre and outstanding concerts sponsored by the South Alabama Symphony Association. It also serves as home for ballet performances, sponsored by the Southeast Alabama Dancing Arts Council, along with concerts sponsored by the Houston County Arts Council. The Dothan Civic Center is the site for many other concerts, pageants, art exhibits, and special events. All this, combined with quality education, medical services, commercial air service, churches of many denominations, and gracious people attract many to Dothan to live and visit. Return to the Top Enterprise Enterprise, a growth community, is not just a town.