SR 87 and SR 189 come together to run through the center of Elba, where they meet US 84, then separate to depart from the town.

Elba has several parks which provide for the outdoor recreational needs of their residents. One of them, Hawkins-Williams park, has an Olympic size swimming pool, Softball fields, Tennis courts, a covered picnic pavilion and a bathhouse with showers and dressing rooms. Coffee County State Public Fishing lake approximately 80 acres in size, located Northwest of Elba, is a great place for fishing especially if you want to catch Bass , Bluegill, redear sunfish or Channel catfish. The facilities available here include public restrooms and concessions which offer a wide variety of fishing tackle, live and artificial baits, and other fishing supplies, as well as drinks and refreshments. An accessible fishing pier makes it easy to reach deeper water.