Noccalula Falls Park, Botanical garden and waterfall park in Gadsden, United States.
The 250-acre park centers around a 90-foot waterfall that flows into Black Creek Gorge, surrounded by extensive natural trails and gardens.
R.A. Mitchell acquired 169 acres in 1909 for public use, and the city purchased the land in 1946 following a community vote.
A nine-foot bronze statue created by Suzanne Silvercruys portrays Princess Noccalula, commemorating the Cherokee legend of her fatal leap.
The park includes a petting zoo, mini-golf course, picnic areas, walking paths, and the Gilliland-Reese Covered Bridge from 1899.
The botanical gardens showcase 25,000 azaleas, while caves behind the waterfall once housed a 19th-century tavern and dance hall.
Location: Gadsden
GPS coordinates: 34.04149,-86.02128
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:49
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