Alabama Parks
General Andrew Jackson's Oak at Village Park
Andrew Jackson climbed this oak and rallied 3000 troops in 1814, CSA camped here 1861-65 and Union troops came ashore here en route to Battle of Spanish Fort. Picnic area, nature trail, 7
Fairhope Municipal Pier
Bayfront property with .25-mi./.4
Noccalula Falls Park
Falls cascade 90
Greenetrack (Greene County Greyhound Park, Inc.)
Concession stand. Free parking. Simulcast 18 race tracks, dogs and horses. Minimum age 18
Vulcan Park
Largest cast-iron statue in the world, 2nd largest in U.S. (after Statue of Liberty). Created for 1904 World's Fair, representing industrial might of Birmingham. 10
Flat Rock Park
Day-use park. Swimming, picnicking, fishing, nature trail. Unique location. 25
Lakeside Park
Nestled along beautiful Logan Martin Lake. Picnic tables along waterfront, large and small pavilions for rent, nature trail, boat launches, 2001 Kids' Kastle playground, fishing pier and bridge, new 1
Horse Pens 40
115-acre nature park. Hiking, camping, picnicking, bouldering. Bluegrass festivals, motorcycle rallies, Native American festivals, arts &
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
Omussee Creek Park
Nature trails, volleyball, 2 boat ramps, 2 softball fields, picnic areas, comfort station. Primitive camping and 2
Landmark Park
Discover natural and cultural heritage of Wiregrass region in every corner of this 100-acre park. Wildlife exhibits, 1890
Kiesel Park
Walking and biking trails, 2
Mural at Idle Hour Park
Mural 28' x 140' depicting midway of 1940s Idle Hour Park. Carousel, train, skating, zoo, pool, dance hall, bowling, fortune teller, Ferris wheel. Sponsored/