Parks & Recreation
Springville has three parks that provide a variety of opportunities for adults and especially children. The largest park is the Youth Sports Complex located at 101 Camp Road. This facility has three baseball fields, a softball field, two concession stands, a pavilion, and four batting cages. The city owned VFW building, which is available for the public to rent, is also located in this complex. This park was completed in 1978 and was partially funded by Federal and State grants.
Children can participate in youth baseball, softball, and soccer, which is organized by the Springville Youth Association, at this location. The Springville Youth Association also provides a youth basketball league that utilizes Springville's Middle and Elementary school gyms. The Springville Youth Football League uses this complex for practice and plays their home games on the Springville High School football field. Springville's youth baseball/softball program has over 400 participants, while the youth basketball program has grown to almost 250 players. Both soccer and football have close to 160 kids participating in each sport. The soccer program, which has only been around for five seasons, has already produced a state champion and two state runners up. The girls softball program can also claim a state championship 5/6 year old team.
Big Springs Park is located at 75 Old Talladega Road. This park contains a small lake that draws it's water from the crystal clear stream of spring water that flows through the park. This stream of water originates a short distance north of the park and is the runoff from the city's main drinking water source. You can also find a popular walking track at Big Springs Park. The track is 1730 feet in length and extends along the creek and around the lake. Bright, decorative lighting surrounds the track to provide an opportunity for those that prefer to walk at night. Monuments honoring Veterans and the recipients of the Purple Heart can also be found in the park.
The park located at 44 Woodie Street also provides various things for adults and children to enjoy. A large pavilion at the park has proven to be excellent for hosting family outings, reunions, and picnics. There are swings and climbing challenges for the kids. A smaller than regulation size basketball court has produced highly competitive basketball tournaments on many weekends.
Springville's recreational plans for the near future include the construction of a multimillion dollar recreational complex that will provide opportunities for both youth and adult sports activities including baseball, softball, football, soccer, tennis, and walking facilities designed to accommodate the continued growth in our area for many years to come.
You may email the Parks & Recreation Director at epeoples@springvillealabams.org