Tour Downtown Jasper

Bailey -Sides Pioneer Cabin

Gamble Park, Adjacent to the campus of Bevill State Community College

Bankhead House and Heritage Center

800 7th Street West

Free and Open to the Public

On the National Historic Register, The Bankhead House was the home to William Brockman Bankhead. William served as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives and built his family home which is now the Heritage Center.

The home now offers exhibits featuring the descendants of John Hollis Bankhead, Sr. including William Brockman Bankhead.

Carl Elliott House and Museum

1700 17th Street

Free and Open to the Public by Appointment Only

On the National Historic Register, this historic house and museum details the life of Congressman Carl A. Elliott, Sr.

Historic North Highlands Neighborhood

With homes dating back to the mid-1800's. Some are on the National Historic Register and others are Designated as Living Landmarks

Jasper First United Methodist Church

1800 3rd Avenue

Placed on the National Register of Historical Places on February 14, 1985, Jasper FUMC is Jasper's oldest religious congregation.

Jasper Memorial Cemetery

In the curve at 4th Avenue & 15th Street

With graves dating back to the early 1800s

Town Square and Walker County Court House

19th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues

Known as the center of Downtown Jasper, the Court House Square is surrounded local restaurants and boutique shopping

Bevill State Community College - Jasper Campus

Bevill State Community College is a public community college with four campuses in Northwest Alabama. It enrolls 3,986 students and has been accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools since 1994.

Gamble Park

Conveniently located near the Bevill State Community College - Jasper Campus on Gamble Avenue, it consists of a walking track, beautiful birdhouses, a playground and a creek, which runs down the middle of the park. Picnic benches and tables are scattered throughout the park. Perfect for anyone looking for a nice, quiet walk or picnic. The park was renovated to preserve wetland areas with funding from the State of Alabama. Thanks to a contibution of Dr. Jerald Sherer a Cardio Trail was added as a optional branch of the walking trail.

Wade Park

The newest park in downtown Jasper offers a small walking track with a Pavilion and picnic table. The park iwas developed by the local Kiwanis Club and named for a long-time member - Stanley Wade.

Jasper Civic Center

The Jasper Civic Center is a multi-use facility equipped for accommodating functions from craft shows and health fairs, family reunions, and wedding receptions, to corporate training and concerts.

Jasper Natatorium

 Located within Memorial Park at 10th Avenue and 6th Street, the Natatorium features an in-ground swimming pool that hosts Jasper's active swim team, The Sharks.

Memorial Park Complex

Memorial Park is Jasper's oldest and largest park, located in the historic North Highlands area of the city Within the park are pavilions, a playground, softball and t-ball fields, a mile-long outdoor walking track, a pond, the natatorium and outdoor swimming pools, Lee Swann Gym, three soccer fields and Senior Citizens Recreation Center. Memorial Park is a very nice place for any family to enjoy the outdoors. The five softball fields are centrally located within Memorial Park at 14th Avenue and 6th Street. All youth and adult softball games are played here.

APEX Playground

The APEX Playground, which stands for Accessible Playground Extreme Experience, is accessible to the physically challenged. It is located at Memorial Park surrounded by Woods Walking Trail, the Natatorium, the pond, and a pavilion. The perfect place for a family picnic!

Town Creek Park

Town Creek Park is located between Town Creek and 1st Avenue adjoining the Maddox Middle School Campus, featuring a rock walking bridge built in the 1930s as a WPA project and a playground area. In September of 2021, a new section of Town Creek Park opened  - the Rotary Fitness Pocket Park, which offers a walking area as well as outdoor fitness equipment.  

Jasper High School

With just under 1000 students, Jasper High Schools offers a high-quality education for every child grades 9 - 12. All children will receive the respect, encouragement, and opportunities they need to build the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be successful, contributing members of a global society.

Jasper High School Athletic facilities

As a 5A program, JHS offers an aray of athletic opportunities for student athletes both male and female. From football, softball and baseball to a 10-time, Alabama State Champion Tennis program.