Big Spring International Park
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Overview
Big Spring International Park is a large park located in downtown Huntsville, Alabama. The park was built around its namesake "Big Spring", the original water source that the city of Huntsville was built around. The Huntsville Museum of Art and Von Braun Center are located in the park. The park is also notable as the venue for the Panoply Arts Festival, held the last full weekend in April, Big Spring Jam, an annual music festival held on the fourth weekend in September from 1993 to 2011, and The Battle of the Buffalo, a buffalo wings competition held by the University of Alabama in Huntsville Alpha Tau Omega fraternity to support cancer research.
Practical Info
Every dayOpen 24 hours
Suggested DurationAbout 1-2 hours
Best TimeSunny spring or autumn afternoons and evenings are perfect for strolling past the koi ponds and the red Japanese Taper Bridge. April is highly recommended to catch the vibrant annual Panoply Arts Festival hosted here.
Getting ThereLocated in the absolute heart of downtown Huntsville, right next to the Von Braun Center. Easily walkable from downtown hotels. Drivers can utilize street metered spaces or the multi-level parking garages on Clinton Avenue.
Travel Tips
- Big Spring International Park - Visitor Tips & Recommendations
- Big Spring International Park - Visitor Tips & Recommendations
- Wild koi, swans, and geese, free park, connected to upscale downtown shops and dining
Reviews
Positive
- Crystal-clear spring, swans, international architecture amid modern city—utterly serene
- Premier spot for evening stroll and night views
Heads up
- High waterfowl density means some droppings, open water park—supervise children