Southside: Parks & Recreation
Outdoor options near Southside: 5 sites.
- 5.3 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 — 5.3 per 10K residents.
Recreation Areas (5)
Anniston Museum of Natural History
Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce
Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot
Warden Station Trailhead - Day Use
Warden Station Horse Camp
Sources: Recreation.gov RIDB API · Refreshed unknown
Sports & Activities
Items (2)
Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
| Nearest Sports Venue · Name | PETE MATHEWS COLISEUM |
|---|---|
| Nearest Sports Venue · Distance | 15.9 mi |
Sources: HIFLD — nearest by coordinates · Refreshed unknown
Attractions & Entertainment
Entertainment venues, golf courses, sports facilities, and visitor attractions.
Attractions (15)
Noccalula Falls Petting Zoo
Janney Furnace Civil War and Native American Museum and Interpritive Center
Ashville Museum & Archives
John W. Inzer Museum
Dr. Francis' Medical Museum
Berman Museum
Anniston Museum of Natural History
Alabama International Motorsports Hall of Fame
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
Cherokee Historical Museum
Blount County Memorial Museum & Historical Society
40 Acres Museum
Albertville Museum
SMPA Artist House
Mustang Museum of America
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 | 4.6 mi |
| Climate · Period | 2015-2024 average |
| Elevation · Feet | 611 |
| Elevation · Meters | 186 |
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 | 232 |
|---|---|
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Employees | 4,385 |
| Nearest Golf · Name | Gadsden Country Club |
| Nearest Golf · Distance | 3.9 mi |
| Nearest Tribal Land · Name | Cherokee Tribe of Northeast Alabama |
| Nearest Tribal Land · Distance | 26.0 mi |
| Youth Sports · Total count | 2 |
Sources: Census County Business Patterns 2022 · OSM golf courses 2026 · HIFLD Indian Reservations · IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=Southside · Refreshed unknown