Parks and Playgrounds in Gadsden
Updated October 2026 Β· 8 places Β· Gadsden
Gadsden has riverside parks, accessible playgrounds, a wildlife park, sports facilities, and trails near Black Creek Gorge. These eight locations are within Gadsden city limits; the splash pad is left off because its listed operating season ends October 1.
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Noccalula Falls Park
1500 Noccalula Road, Gadsden, AL 35904
Noccalula Falls Park is a 250-acre public park with a waterfall, gardens, animal habitat, playground, and walking trails. Local tourism information highlights its waterfall, historic attractions, and trails, including access to the Black Creek Trail.
Moragne Park
100 Moragne Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35901
Moragne Park has a universally accessible playground, walking track, dual zip lines, sand volleyball courts, and picnic pavilions. Greater Gadsden describes it as a family recreation park across the street from the Coosa River Boardwalk.
Black Creek Trail System
1600 Noccalula Road, Gadsden, AL 35904
The Black Creek Trail is a crushed-stone path that runs from the Wedding Chapel along Black Creek Gorge. Greater Gadsden describes the route as a scenic walk and notes it is suitable for walking and biking.
James D. Martin Wildlife Park
998 S 6th Street, Gadsden, AL 35901
James D. Martin Wildlife Park is a city park and bird sanctuary with boardwalks and trails beside Lake Gadsden. Local tourism information notes its wildlife and birding setting, and the city lists it as an operating park.
Riverwalk Park at Coosa Landing
Huff Drive, Gadsden, AL 35901
Riverwalk Park is a riverfront park along the Coosa River with a boardwalk, docks, piers, and covered picnic pavilions. Greater Gadsden describes it as a place for walking and fishing beside Coosa Landing.
Jack L. Ray Family Park
129 River Road, Gadsden, AL 35901
Jack L. Ray Family Park is a riverside park with a boat ramp, fishing dock, bank fishing, swimming area, and picnic area. Greater Gadsden identifies the park as being on River Road behind the Hampton Inn.
Meighan Sports Complex
1500 W. Meighan Boulevard, Gadsden, AL 35901
The Gadsden Sports Complex includes baseball and softball fields, tennis courts, a football and soccer field, a skate park, and a one-mile lighted walking track. The city facility page describes it as a major venue for sports programming and scheduling.
Coosa Landing
200 Lake Street, Gadsden, AL 35903
Coosa Landing is a recreation facility with boat launches, boat-and-trailer parking, and the Riverwalk Trail along the Coosa River. The city facility page identifies it as a public access point for the river and trail.