Altoona: Parks & Recreation
5 parks and recreation sites are documented near Altoona.
- 39.9 recreation sites per 10K residents (vs Alabama 8.3/10K).
Parks & Trails
Federal and state recreation areas within ~50 miles (Recreation.gov RIDB API). 5 sites — 39.9 per 10K residents.
Nearby Nps (3)
Recreation Areas (5)
Anniston Museum of Natural History
Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce
Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot
Kentuck ORV Trail
Kentuck ORV Trailhead
Sources: Recreation.gov RIDB API · Refreshed unknown
Sports & Activities
Sports Teams (1)
Altoona Curve
| Nearest Sports Venue · Name | PETE MATHEWS COLISEUM |
|---|---|
| Nearest Sports Venue · Distance | 31.5 mi |
Sources: HIFLD — nearest by coordinates · ESPN/MLB 2026 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Attractions & Entertainment
Entertainment venues, golf courses, sports facilities, and visitor attractions.
Attractions (10)
40 Acres Museum
Ashville Museum & Archives
Blount County Memorial Museum & Historical Society
John W. Inzer Museum
Noccalula Falls Petting Zoo
Albertville Museum
SMPA Artist House
Janney Furnace Civil War and Native American Museum and Interpritive Center
Mustang Museum of America
4D Farm
Sources: OSM Overpass 2026-04 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Geography
| Climate · Avg Temp F | 61.50 |
|---|---|
| Climate · Annual Precip In | 35.80 |
| Climate · Station Name | GADSDEN MUNICIPAL AP |
| Climate · Station Distance Miles | 11.3 mi |
| Climate · Period | 2015-2024 average |
| Elevation · Feet | 913 |
| Elevation · Meters | 278 |
Sources: NOAA RCC-ACIS MultiStnData — nearest station by coordinates · USGS Elevation Point Query Service
Other
Nearby Visitor Centers (3)
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Establishments | 58 |
|---|---|
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Employees | 798 |
| Nearest Golf · Name | Attalla Country Club |
| Nearest Golf · Distance | 9.6 mi |
| Nearest Tribal Land · Name | Cherokee Tribe of Northeast Alabama |
| Nearest Tribal Land · Distance | 16.3 mi |
Sources: Census County Business Patterns 2022 · OSM golf courses 2026 · HIFLD Indian Reservations · Refreshed unknown