Capitol Park, Public park in Tuscaloosa County, US
Capitol Park is a public park in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on the site of the state's former capitol building. Two surviving columns and stone foundations mark the footprint of the structure, and a central gazebo stands on the grounds. The park lies about 67 metres above sea level, roughly half a kilometre from downtown Tuscaloosa.
Tuscaloosa served as Alabama's state capital from 1826 to 1846, and the capitol building stood on this site. The legislature voted to move the seat of government to Montgomery in 1846, after which the building fell into disuse and was eventually demolished; only its stone foundations and two columns remain in the park.
The park grounds feature preserved architectural elements and historical markers that document Alabama's early governmental history through educational displays.
Capitol Park sits about 0.55 km west of downtown Tuscaloosa, in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, roughly 67 metres above sea level. The surrounding land is flat, with the nearest higher ground about 9.6 km to the south. The climate is humid subtropical, averaging 18 °C, with June the warmest month at about 26 °C and January the coolest at about 7 °C.
The park's gazebo accommodates up to 200 guests and requires a permit for events, with rental fees of 70 dollars per hour.
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