Love, love, love! Such an absolutely beautiful park! Great views, so fun watching and feeding the fish, and lots of seating. The only thing missing... a community feel. Restaurants, bars and stores are all a walk away from this beautiful space. Hopefully these places are integrated into the space in the future. read more

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This is one of my very favorite parks!! It's vast, clean/well taken care of, and just lovely. I could spend hours watching the ducks, and I LOVE feeding the fish :) Be sure and bring some quarters for fish food when you visit! It's really convenient having so many fun places to eat and shop within walking distance. Highly recommend this park (and the surrounding area) read more

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The park is nice to walk around and sort of connects some of the downtown andajor hotels. The water was great to be alongside and stretched for a while. It's full of fish and ducks. People walking around were friendly and smiling. My only complaint was about the homeless guy under the tunnel. As he lay there not making much of an effort to do anything, he mustered up the energy to yell at everyone that walked by to tell them how miserable they are, that their wives hate them, etc. He was passed out when I returned, but if only he used that energy to do something productive... read more

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I visited Big Spring Park for the water lantern festival and it's such a nice community space. There's a pond with a walking trail, cornhole boards, and trees sprinkled throughout for shade. The park is also right by the museum of art, so you can enjoy a day there then go soak up some sun. There's lots of parking around the perimeter, which makes visiting easy. Everyone seemed to have a lot of fun decorating their lanterns. Watching them all on the water once the sun set was beautiful. read more

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This is a beautiful place to just walk around, go sit and have lunch, feed the ducks, watch the fish or pose for gorgeous photos. The views are so pretty. Spend an hour, an afternoon or the day. It's lovely. read more

Beautiful location, nice mix of water, greenery, animals, trees, seating. Wish there was more parking

It's a nice park with benches for sitting around this pond. There are fish and duck that you can feed. There are machines that you can put in a quarter and buy food to feed them. Something to do on a Sunday afternoon just before having lunch at one of the local restaurants. read more

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Spacious, family friendly park. Different activities through the seasons. Great park to walk run or feed the fish / ducks read more

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This park is so nice! There is a ton of parking around the park in the street and In parking garages. The sidewalk is nice and wide. It is also pretty flat and easy to navigate. Throughout the park are several fountains with informational signage. It is pretty and quite photogenic. The ponds are filled with fish and ducks. You can get food for them out of a machine for a quarter. When we walked all the way to the end , near the rotary waterfall area we saw some needle drug gear and a homeless persons bag. It seemed so out of place in an otherwise beautiful spot. If you have kids just be alert. If I lived in the area I would certainly hang out here. It looks well maintained and I'd recommend checking it out. read more

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Fantastic park. Love the fish and the birds, beautiful piece of nature in the midst of the city. Awesome trails. Lovely park. read more

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It's a beautiful place and they do a great job keeping it clean. It's a very peaceful place to go.

I was in town visiting for a conference at the Von Braun center and stayed at the embassy suites. I ran two during my stay and walked through this park several times to local restaurants and bars. This park is beautiful and well maintained. Lots to look at it I'd say one of the prides of this city. read more

I loved the walks that I went on. They were perfect and I got to do a lot of things on the walks. I fed ducks, fish, and pidgins for only ¢25. I think it's a good place to go especially on Christmas based on what I saw. Only problem was there was duck crap on the sidewalk which you have to miss. I think you should go. read more

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i love my experience here every time i visit. great place to walk around, maybe have a picnic, spend time with your people. i've actually yet to see this park during the day, something i hopefully get to change. read more

This park is located in downtown Huntsville. It's not a large park but it is a nice size . Plenty of space to run around , relax or feed the ducks. Some of the ducks are mean. One duck used the bathroom really close to me and it was so gross ! It was an older duck so I guess he couldn't hold it. Haha This park is near the museum of arts so it was cool to visit these two landmarks in one trip. There are machines available to purchase food to feed the ducks. Great fun for kids and adults !!! read more

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We love coming here to see the tinsel trail during Christmas time. It's always beautifully decorated and well lit. Perfect to walk through with your friends or kids to see the Christmas lights. read more

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They have ducks, beautiful scenery, and did I mention ducks? Not those annoying nasty dirty Canadian geese, real mallard and a bunch of other beautiful ducks. Go, feed the ducks (not the geese). Ducks rule. read more

Big Spring Park - Pond at the park. Lots of my favorite bird here, the Mallard Duck. - Parks Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

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Free Christmas Tree display in beautiful downtown Huntsville's Big Spring Park. There were a few food trucks and a spot to get in a carriage ride for $40 per couple. There were so many beautiful trees and you can just walk around the park and listen to the Christmas music and looks at the trees. The historic canal is filled with Koi fish, which are neat to watch. The spring is lit up right now and a nativity scene rests above it. Highly recommend coming here! Again, free entertainment. If you come after 5 on weekdays or come on the weekend, street parking is free. read more

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Nice spot to walk around in the middle of the city! Relaxing with the water, and there are some bridges across the water too. Came on a weekend late afternoon, and there were quite a few people around. Would recommend it though! read more

Lots of walking area, cute restaurants that face the ponds as well. Great area for picnics, family time, or a nice walk. read more

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I went to the park for the first time and loved my time there. I saw so many ducks and geese and loved all of the water features. I grabbed a coffee and strolled around for a few hours. I love the scenery and the peacefulness. read more

Great green space with plenty of room to walk around and relax in. They host tons of different events in and around the park all the time and with it being in the middle of downtown with the art museum and lots of restaurants nearby, you're bound to have a memorable afternoon or evening at Big Spring Park. The ducks and koi fish are also super adorable, the orange one pictured below is favorite. read more

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Big Spring Park, to me, is super-cool b/c it features gifts to the city of HSV from other countries including the following (paraphrased from Wikipedia): 1903 light beacon (aka "the lighthouse") and a 1929 fog bell given by Norway in 1973, a bench from the United Kingdom and a sundial from Germany. In the spring, I love to see these in bloom, like a mini-DC: "the iconic red Japanese cherry trees, given by Japanese Major General Mikio Kimata as thanks to the city for its hospitality when hosting him, Kimata donated the original 60 Yoshino Cherry trees. He followed up on this gift with the donation of a "friendship bridge" to celebrate the United States Bicentennial.The bridge was formally dedicated on May 3, 1977. " There used to be an Eternal Flame and Declaration of Independence Monument on the far south end of the park, I guess the Flame wasn't so Eternal after all. Well, maybe it is still there. Anyway, I'll post a pic and you can go look for it, if you'd like. A President came to light the Eternal Flame back when and it was really fun! Now that your history lesson is over :-) do check out the ducks and geese. Go at Christmas when a downtown org. sponsors the display of about a zillion decorated Christmas trees throughout the park. And, we've had a "pop up" ice skating rink by the art museum for the past couple of winters in the park. BONUS Trivia Question: The park was prominently featured in the film "Constellation" filmed in 2005 and so was Billy Dee Williams. So, Grab a vino from pane e vino, or pop into the art museum, stretch your legs along the winding path around the lake and lagoon, and enjoy the outdoors! I had to deduct a star because of the goose/duck "droppings" and related smell and sometimes, the geese are kind of aggressive. Or maybe it's just me. Go get your park on! :-) read more

Big Spring Park - Eternal Flame and Dec. of Independence Monument. Is it still there? :-) - Parks Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

What a lovely park for walking, taking pictures and enjoying the fall colors. We walked the full trail and met many walking their dogs, taking engagement pictures and some just exercising. We also enjoyed the babbling waters, cabin, bridges and covered bridge. our favorite was the chapel in the woods. Will be back when in town again read more

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This park is beautiful. It has a small river running through it with Koi fish in it. During Christmas they decorate with Lit up Christmas Trees that are made by businesses. Overall a very cool place! In the Heart of Downtown Huntsville! read more

Very nice little park that makes you forget you're in the middle of a city. The water views are pretty and the ducks are entertaining. I saw a couple of really large fish as well. There's a few benches around, some picnic tables closer to the VBC side, and even a lovely bridge. Didn't appear to be a lot of covered seating though. Not sure how great the parking is as I was actually there for Pane E Vino. If I lived in Huntsville I do believe I'd come here for a picnic. read more

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A VERY NICE PARK FOR ALL TO ENJOY! The Big Spring represents one of the earliest waterworks in the country and served as the main source of water for the city from 1843 until 1957. The park was actually added to the property in 1898. There are historical markers posted in key areas to give you more information regarding the history of this site. This park has a canal that was once used as a way to get cotton to market, It now has a pond with ducks and koi, great shaded areas, plenty of walking paths and lots of open spaces for your enjoyment. This past Saturday we ventured over to the park which was busy with people enjoying the beautiful weather. We saw people in hammocks, walking their dogs, feeding the ducks, and playing with their children. It literally has something for everyone. You can actually bring your lunch here or visit one of the restaurants that border the park. I love the water features, (fountains) and the beautifully landscaped areas. I would love to have been able to stay longer but to my horror, I noticed that there were no public restrooms in the park. I was truly mystified by this as I have never seen a large park without such basic amenities. We actually had to leave prematurely in order to locate restrooms. I would love to be able to go back and explore further because there was a cool tunnel that I wanted to see prior to leaving. If you visit this park, don't forget to take care of those personal issues before arriving because it can definitely affect your ability to linger and have a good time. read more

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Beautiful! The fish are super best to look at. The paths are pretty. The area across the street could be wheelchair stroller friendly, and a small playground would be great. The kids loved feeding the fish and the water. read more

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Great park on a nice day. Bring the kids, or a picnic, or both! There is a ton of fish and ducks there to feed. Although they sell the special food (bring quarters), you can also bring your own. They don't encourage you to bring your own, as it allegedly kills the wildlife. Me thinks what is bad for the wildlife isn't the bread, but the big barrels of cheesy poofs people bring from Costco. Be sure to hit the bridge and look for the little water varmint that comes out from time to time. I hear its a nutria... not sure myself, but it looks like a big rat that swims and plays. It's like an otter, only its in Huntsville. A redneck otter if you will! Cons? Well, bathrooms are scarce. If the museum close by is open you can try there. I don't think there is anything like a play structure for kids either. It's just an interesting park with a big lake/pond and benches to relax and take it in. read more

Really nice park. Has great lames and walking trails. Depending on season they usually have activities for the family.

Beautiful park, Gorgeous landscape. Great for a date night or just to take the kids to pass the time. Machine dispensers to feed the ducks and fish, lit up at night. Breath taking scenery. read more

Very very nice place to go and relax they have a man made creek full of big Coi fish that you can bring your own food to feed the fish