Big Spring Park, Alabama, United States
4.5 (236 reviews) Spent Ranking #4 in Huntsville Parks
Beautiful and historic centerpiece for Huntsville.
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.
Address
200 Church St NW, Huntsville, AL 35801-5541
Mobile
Website
http://www.huntsville.org/listing/big-spring-international-park/862
Current local date and time now
Thursday, May 09, 2024, 4:57
User Ratings
4.5 based on (236 reviews)
Reviews
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5cordyroy 5:00 PM Aug 23, 2022
Nice Park
Beautiful, large park right downtown. Lots of space and walking paths. Well lit in the evening when it seems lots of Huntsville comes to promenade. Several fountains. If you cross Church St in the NE corner you will come to the Source of Big Springs. This is the site of the first settlement by John Hunt. The Natives Americans already knew about this seemingly neverending source of fresh water.
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4HINA W 5:00 PM Apr 29, 2020
A beautiful park!
This is a lovely little green space in the middle of Huntsville Downtown. It is located in front of the famous Von Braun Centre. It has a manmade lake in it which has ducks and Koi Fish in it. There are fountains sprouting up from it. The Park is beautifully landscaped with paved walking paths in it. There is a handicapped friendly car park next to the park.
