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PARKS

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

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1500 Noccalula Road, Gadsden, AL 35904

waterfall and park attractions

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.

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Moragne Park

100 Moragne Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35901

playground and family recreation

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.

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Black Creek Trail System

1600 Noccalula Road, Gadsden, AL 35904

walking, biking, and hiking

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.

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James D. Martin Wildlife Park

998 S 6th Street, Gadsden, AL 35901

wildlife and birdwatching

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.

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Riverwalk Park at Coosa Landing

Huff Drive, Gadsden, AL 35901

riverfront walks and fishing

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.

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Jack L. Ray Family Park

129 River Road, Gadsden, AL 35901

fishing and riverside picnics

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.

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Meighan Sports Complex

1500 W. Meighan Boulevard, Gadsden, AL 35901

sports and walking

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.

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Coosa Landing

200 Lake Street, Gadsden, AL 35903

river access and walking

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.