OUTDOORS & WILDLIFE
EXPLORE THE LANDMARKS OF BESSEMER
DeBardeleben Park
1623 2nd Ave N, Bessemer, AL 35020
DeBardeleben Park is a beloved centerpiece of Bessemer, Alabama, offering a peaceful retreat in the heart of the city. With its wide green spaces, walking paths, and shady trees, the park provides a perfect spot for picnics, community events, and quiet relaxation. It’s also home to local festivals, concerts, and gatherings that bring residents together throughout the year. Surrounded by the charm of Bessemer’s downtown area, DeBardeleben Park reflects the city’s spirit—welcoming, historic, and full of life.
EXPERIENCE NATURE WITH BESSEMER
1905 Alabama Ave, Bessemer, AL 35020
Bessemer Hall of History
(205) 426-1633 = The Bessemer Hall of History is a museum located in, and devoted to the history of, the city of Bessemer, Alabama. The museum is housed in the former Alabama Great Southern Railroad depot in downtown Bessemer. The depot, built by the AGS in 1916, served passengers until the Amtrak era began in the early 1970s.
Bessemer, AL 35020
Watercress Darter National Wildlife Refuge
Watercress Darter National Wildlife Refuge is a 25-acre National Wildlife Refuge located in Jefferson County, Alabama, within the city limits of Bessemer. Watercress Darter NWR consists of a .25-acre pond known as Thomas Spring which is essential to the survival of the endangered watercress darter
