James D. Martin Wildlife Park

The James D. Martin Wildlife Park, located behind Gadsden Mall on the 300-acre Lake Gadsden, provides a rich environment conducive to educational activities. Established in 1991 and named in honor of James D. Martin, a significant figure in Alabama's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the park offers an expansive backwater area of Neely Henry Lake, situated on the Coosa River. It features a boardwalk, bicycle and pedestrian trails that make it an excellent open-air classroom suitable for homeschoolers looking for hands-on learning experiences in nature.