Landmark Park can accommodate field trips for various numbers of students. We cannot present programs for groups smaller than 10 students.
Due to fire code regulations; the MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY FOR THE PLANETARIUM IS 35 INDIVIDUALS. Student safety is our number one priority so we will not allow more than 35 individuals; students and adults, into the planetarium at a time so please plan accordingly.
Due to the popularity of our programs, an accurate count of student participants is due two weeks prior to the program date. Once the two-week deadline has passed, the school is responsible for the total number of students they registered for. Any changes to a program must be submitted in writing to the Education Department via email. (education@landmarkparkdothan.com) The Education Department will confirm any changes.
Adults and children should wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing appropriate to the weather. Closed toe shoes are required. Please plan for weather and remind students to bring sweaters/jackets/rain jackets when necessary. We operate in all kinds of weather.
Please make plans to arrive at the park at least 15 minutes or more prior to your scheduled education program. This will give you plenty of time to exit the bus and get in to your groups, and use the restrooms, as well as meet up with any extra chaperones or parents. Please arrive on time. Late groups may have their program shortened to conclude on time. Groups who arrive 30 minutes late or more risk missing the program.
In most cases we have more than one group on site and need to stick to our schedule. When you arrive at the park, our Education Staff will greet your group, accept any program fees, and direct you where you park and meet your group leaders. Please make sure all adults attending, including bus drivers, know that EVERY vehicle must stop to check in at our gate house. All vehicles must also park at the Gatehouse next to the playground.
Early arrivals may have to wait until staff and program preparations are ready. During this delay you and your group are asked to wait at the gate.
A staff member will greet you and your students to give your group an orientation. If classes are to be divided or broken up into groups, please have this organized before your arrival. Please note the orientation is for ALL students and chaperones, even if their program is not until a later time.
Please pay attention to your program information email, as it contains important information about where you will need to park, unload, meet the Landmark Park staff member, etc.
We recommend requesting a pre-order of ice cream or telling your students they can only order ice cream ($3 per cup). Prices may change due to the economy. Candy is available for those who do not wish to eat ice cream. Please note the Martin Drugstore is not open on Mondays and Tuesdays.
During your visit the behavior of your students will be your responsibility. We hope that your primary concern, as ours, is to provide quality education for your students. We reserve the right to dismiss disruptive and disrespectful individuals or groups from a program. Landmark Park staff also reserves the right to make corrections to student behavior, especially if there is an immediate safety issue.
Due to the popularity of our programming, teachers are encouraged to make their reservations as soon as possible.
To start the reservation process, please fill out a reservation request form which can be found in our 2025 Field Trip Guide.
Please note your reservation is not complete until you have received your program confirmation email.
The Education Department will not present programs to groups who have not paid in full prior to the start of their trip.
If you have a special request or would like for our staff to emphasize a particular subject during your program, please write it in the “comments” section of your reservation request or email the Education Department. In order to better serve you, all program changes must be requested in writing and occur two weeks prior to the program. Our cancellation policy for education programs can be found below. For more information, please contact the Education Department via phone (334-794-3452) or email (education@landmarkparkdothan.com).
Landmark Park is a very special place, and your trip to Landmark Park will be what you make of it. It is important to approach Landmark Park as a learning experience. Landmark Park is a living history museum; it collects and preserves (buildings and artifacts as well as natural habitats), studies, and interprets for the public the natural and cultural heritage of the Wiregrass Region. During your visit, the control and behavior of the students will be the teacher’s responsibility. We ask that your primary concern be helping us encourage the development of a unique learning situation.
You are more than welcome to bring in lunches. There are several picnic areas available. There are 12 tables under the playground pavilion, next to the Interpretive Center, and scattered around the park. All picnic tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please make sure all trash is thrown in the trash cans.
Full payment is due no later than the day of the program. We accept credit cards, cash and checks. All checks should be made payable to Landmark Park. If you are mailing your check, please mail it to 430 Landmark Dr. Dothan, Alabama, 36303. You will receive an invoice then with your program confirmation email. Groups paying for programming are allowed to stay after your program is complete to enjoy all Landmark Park has to offer.
Landmark Park reserves the right to alter, reschedule, or cancel programs due to severe weather. A member of the Education Department will contact you to discuss options should this occur. In most cases, programming can be moved indoors or the teacher will have the option to change to an indoor program. Should Landmark Park find it necessary to cancel a program, a full refund will be issued.
Rescheduling or canceling a group must be done at least two weeks prior to your visit. Groups that reschedule may transfer deposits from one program to another within the same school year. Landmark Park cannot guarantee availability for the program on a later date. Refunds will not be issued to groups who pre-pay for programs and cancel within two weeks prior to the program date, except in special circumstances. To cancel or reschedule, please contact the Education Department via phone or email. You will receive a cancellation or rescheduling confirmation once the request has been processed by the Education Department.
Groups are only allowed to bring 1 teacher in for free for every ten students. Bus drivers are always free. Other chaperones will pay the required fee to enter and enjoy the program with their students.
Parents or chaperones who are Landmark Park members will still have to pay the program fee. It is best to have all parents pay at the gate the day of your field trip.
We also suggest a self-led field trip for these groups; although, a self-led program request is required to make sure there is not any conflicting field trips. Parents will pay gate admission of $5.00 for self-led tours, students are $4 each.