Mountains Region, Alabama Parks
Palisades Park
Features 2 pioneer cabins, schoolhouse. "Inspiration Point" allows visitors to overlook eastern Blount Co. into St. Clair Co. Arboretum, nature trails, pavilions. 2
Riverfront Park
One mi./1.5
Spring Park's Fountain & Water Show
Located within Spring Park. Impressive water show shoots water 150'
Spring Park
Cornerstone of historic Tuscumbia, used for various festivals, events, concerts. Spring runs throughout park; includes evening water show and lighted waterfall. Family oriented—
Spring Park Carousel
36' cirus-style carousel with organ music, 30 ornately colored horses, 4
Heritage Park
Seventy-acre complex with lighted softball and soccer fields, basketball courts, picnic pavilions, 1.5
Smith Lake Park
County-operated park featuring pool, waterslide, Putt-Putt®
Sportsman Lake Park
Beautiful county-operated park featuring fishing, Putt-Putt(R)
Clarkson Covered Bridge and Park
One of largest covered bridges in Alabama. Battle of Hog Mountain site. Truss bridge built with lattice-style planks 1904, restored 1975
Hurricane Creek Park/William "Buddy" Rodgers Natur
67-acre, 500' deep gorge. Rock formations, waterfalls, 3
DeSoto State Park and Lodge/DeSoto Falls/Little Ri
One of deepest gorges east of Mississippi River. Falls plunge 104
Joe Wheeler State Park
Cabins, 18-hole golf course, camping, marina, boat rentals, overnight docking. Picnic/day-use area:
Big Spring Park
Lagoon with ducks and fish. Part of Indian Creek Canal, formerly used to transport cotton. Huntsville was settled in 1805