In November of 2013, Ms. Elizabeth "Betty" Mahler donated her family's 167-acre estate with an Antebellum style home to the City of Montevallo to be developed into Shoal Creek Park. Once part of a larger 800-acre farm owned by the Perry Family, this property is now cherished as a public historic and recreation site.
Shoal Creek runs through the park, providing numerous scenic vistas and areas for enjoying the shoals. A dedicated group of volunteers have developed miles of hiking and biking trails with plans for further development. The park features walking trails, a pavilion modeled after an old barn that once stood on the property, restroom facilities, and a 50-vehicle parking lot for public use.
To find more information about the Mahler House, please follow this link.
A city-formed advisory committee, the Shoal Creek Park Foundation, is working to define the scope and vision of the park as well as secure funding for park development. If you're interested in volunteering or donating, call City Hall at 205-665-2555.
The City of Montevallo would like to thank all of those who have given their time, money, and efforts to make this park a highlight of our community.
Reservations for the park or pavilion are made on a first-come, first-served, basis. Park Rental Facilities are managed through the Montevallo Parks and Recreation Department by visiting: https://montevalloparksandrec.com/Facilities.aspx.
To get started, click on the orange register/account menu item.
If you already have an account, log in and you will see a 'Make Facility Reservation' item on the left menu options.
If you do not have an account, first create your account. You can then login and click the 'Make Facility Reservation' to begin your reservation process.
Map
See the Shoal Creek Park trails map here, or view it on the All Trails app.