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Palisades Park
Street address:
Palisades Pkwy,
Oneonta, AL 35121
Phone:
(205) 274-0017
Palisades Park is located atop Ebell Mountain about 5 miles north of Oneonta.
The 83 acre facility was started in 1973 and is owned by Blount County and operated by the Park and Recreation Board. A wide variety of scenic, recreational and educational activities are available.
At Palisades Park, the first thing you notice is the breathtaking view of Straight Mountain as you stand atop 60 -foot cliffs at a 1,300 foot elevation. The cliffs extend about a quarter mile across the park. Located in the center of Blount county, with a panoramic view of rolling hills and plateaus, it has become a favorite spot for Blount Countains, as well as visitors from surrounding counties and beyond.
There are 4 hiking trails for nature study and fitness programs. The park is also an excellent site for many other activities including picnicking, family reunions, arts and craft shows, youth groups, rappelling, training programs, business meetings, weddings, tours and a variety of other functions.
RAPPELLING
Rappelling is a sport of growing interest. A permit for rappelling the cliffs at Palisades Park may be obtained at the office between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.rn.
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