Things to Do With Kids in Gadsden
Updated October 2026 · 8 places · Gadsden
Here are eight family-friendly places in Gadsden, Alabama, with addresses and the pages used to confirm them. I excluded The Factory because its listed location is in Rainbow City, not Gadsden; hours and seasonal schedules can change, so check each venue’s site before visiting.
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Imagination Place
501 Broad Street, Gadsden, AL 35901
Imagination Place is a children’s museum inside the Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts, designed mainly for children ages 2 to 10. Its KidsTown USA exhibit is known for child-sized places where children can play at everyday roles, such as visiting a grocery store or medical clinic.
Gadsden Museum of Art and History
515 Broad Street, Gadsden, AL 35901
The Gadsden Museum of Art and History is a downtown museum next to Imagination Place and the Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts. Its location in historic downtown and its art and history exhibits make it a local cultural stop for families.
Noccalula Falls Park
1500 Noccalula Road, Gadsden, AL 35904
Noccalula Falls Park is a city park with a waterfall, walking paths, gardens, and attractions including a train, animal habitat, and Pioneer Village. The park’s waterfall and the chance to ride the miniature train or see animals are among its family draws.
Gadsden Public Library
254 S College Street, Gadsden, AL 35901
Gadsden Public Library is the city’s main public library and has a children’s department. The library lists children’s programs and special events among its activities for the community.
The Alley
Gadsden Mall, 1001 Rainbow Drive, Gadsden, AL 35901
The Alley is a bowling and family-entertainment venue in Gadsden Mall, with bowling lanes and an arcade. Local tourism coverage also lists fowling as an activity there.
Coosa Boardwalk and Kids’ Splash Pad
802 S Albert Rains Boulevard, Gadsden, AL 35901
The Coosa Boardwalk and Kids’ Splash Pad is a public riverfront spot with a boardwalk and a splash pad for children. It is listed by Greater Gadsden as a place to play in the city.
Moragne Park
100 Moragne Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35901
Moragne Park is a public park across from the Coosa River Boardwalk with an accessible playground, walking track, zip lines, volleyball courts, and picnic areas. Its playground and mix of outdoor recreation options are noted in the local tourism listing.
Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts
501 Broad Street, Gadsden, AL 35901
The Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts is a downtown cultural center that houses Imagination Place and offers arts programming. State tourism coverage describes it as a home for children’s museum exhibits, youth orchestras, arts classes, and dance instruction.