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Tanger Outlet Splash Pad & Playground

2601 South McKenzie Street, Foley, AL, USA

Mon -Sat 10-8; Sun 10-7

$

playground, water-activities

Visit Tanger Outlet in Foley and everyone will have fun outside too!

The Tanger Outlet in Foley is one of the better outlets I've visited. There are 120 stores and typically it isn't overcrowded, but can be during tourist season. There's easy parking and it's easy to navigate. The restrooms are always clean and tidy. We like to go on a Sunday and make a day of it. Shop from 10-11:30, go to Lambert's Cafe or Mellow Mushroom for lunch, then head back to the mall to shop and play.

The outlet mall is only an hour (or less depending on where you live) from Pensacola and closer to Mobile, so this is a fun hangout for a day trip. Watch for discount coupons online or at the Tanger Member Desks throughout the complex. Shops are covered by awnings, so you are protected from the sun (or rain) if needed. This is also an option if you want to just walk around and window shop to get some exercise. There are a ton of shops and they are arranged in a great circle with many shops in the middle of the circle. Wear good walking shoes because there is a lot of ground to cover.

The location is about 20-25 minutes north of the beach, depending on traffic, so during the summer there are lots of visitors in the area. When we go in the summer, I always pack extra towels and water shoes for the kids to take a break and play. If you are there in the cooler months, the splash pad will be closed, but the playground equipment is always available. The playground is under a nice shade awning so kids can be protected from the sun while playing. 

They've recently removed the merry-go-round and replaced it with a miniature golf area. Just stop by the office nearby and they will give you clubs free of charge to play. So even if you don't go shopping (but why wouldn't you?) there are still tons of fun things to do right in the center of the open mall space. Park anywhere around the center circle shopping and walk to get to the outdoor fun area. 

There aren't many restaurants at the mall, but plenty within just a couple of blocks. That being said, the choices for food on location are always busy. If you haven't been to Lambert's Cafe for the famous "throwed" rolls, be sure to go for some family entertainment! Lines can be long so go early. It's also very close to OWA Amusement Park where they are currently (2022) building a massive indoor water park. 

Features

Restrooms Good for young kids Splashpad Mini Golf
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Michelle Morgan
Michelle was born in Ohio, but after studying in Australia for a year, she longed for a sunny beach climate. She has traveled to 23 countries and throughout the U.S., however her home for the last 25 years has been in Pensacola, FL. Michelle is a licensed private pilot who enjoys four-wheeler riding, boating, hiking, extreme couponing, cooking, and dining at ethnic restaurants. She has a master's from the University of West Florida and works as an Instructional Designer. Her volunteerism includes a program lead for a virtual middle school book club through her employer’s school partnership program. She currently lives on 23 acres with her husband and 6-year-old son who jointly care for their (very large) vegetable and herb gardens. Her family donates any over-abundance of produce to a local church who prepares meals for the homeless. Michelle’s family also includes three adult children (one set of twins) and three grandchildren. She can be found most weekends working on their property or out on a family adventure with one or more kids in tow!
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