Palisades Park, Oneonta, Alabama
1225 Palisades Pkwy
Oneonta, AL 35121
Phone: (205) 274-0017
Blount County Palisades Park offers a relaxing
atmosphere with scenic views atop of Ebell
mountain. The 80 acre park is owned by Blount
County and is one of Blount County's "best kept
secret".
Rock climbing and rappelling has become a
popular activity here at Palisades, with
approximately a 1/4 mile of bluff side and 60-70 ft
cliffs at a 1300-ft elevation. Must have permit to
rock climbing and rappelling. See website for
more details (or call).
www.blountcountypark.com
Bring the whole family for a day of picnicking at
several sites throughout the park. There are
three
indoor lodges, six outdoor pavilions,
several
rock tables, barbeque grills, swings, a
gazebo, small covered bridge and the girl scout
amphitheater
. The playground area is
especially popular with the younger people.
Take a
hike on approximately 2 miles of nature
trails
. The 80 acre facility has a variety of plants,
trees and wildlife for your enjoyment.
A
restored homestead of older buildings are
also on display at the park including the Daniel
Murphree cabin, Blackwood cabin, Compton
school house, a log barn and meditation chapel.  
Visit the history page for more information on
these, or view the link above for pictures and
visitation times.
Palisades Park has three rustic indoor lodges
(Amilea Porter Center, Dalton Moss Lodge and
D.S. Loyd Building) perfect for business
meetings, family reunions, parties, church
outings, weddings or for any occasion you may
have.   
Each building has a full kitchen, 6 ft tables with
chairs, men and women's restroom and will
accommodate approximately 100 people.
(Cooking ware and utensils are not provided)  
Please visit Palisades Park website for lots
more info and pictures, would be a great place
to visit!
www.blountcountypark.com
Palisades Park Rock Climbing Example
Palisades Park Nature Trail Example
Homestead Compton School Palisades Park
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