4.5Monte Sano State Park(457 reviews) - Lovely Hike Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM State Parks
Went hiking here a few days ago with my 7 and 10 year old. Admission is $5 for over 12 years old, and $2 for under 12. We hiked the Northern Loop Trail (1.9 miles), and the Southern Loop Trail (3.4 miles). Both trails were easy and relatively flat. There's a playground, and you can get a map at the office. The rest room by the office was clean enough. You can exit the park, and come back in the same day as long as you keep your receipt. There were more challenging trails, but I didn't want to overwhelm the kids. The trails we hiked were marked well, so it was easy to stay on the right path. Would love to visit again when in the Huntsville area.See more..
4.5Big Spring Park(236 reviews) - Beautiful and historic centerpiece for Huntsville. Parks
We parked (50 cents/hour) across the 1963 City Hall and joined many others to walk the 1 mile circuit around this park to include its canal. The enclosed 12.5 acres is beautifully manicured with the Museum of Art sitting prominently over the 2 large pools with fountains. They are bordered with Japanese cherry trees and filled with large grey Grass carp and colorful Koi best seen from the Japanese Bridge donated in 1977. A noteworthy display of recently displayed local art emphasizing "Black Lives Matter"sits to a side alcove. Great spot for strolling or picnic lunch.See more..
