6. Explore t he riverfront
COOSA LANDING RIVERFRONT
Neely Henry Lake
A part of Lake Neely Henry, the Coosa River runs through Gadsden's downtown, making it one of the state's most
scenic downtown areas. Residents and travelers can now enjoy the beauty of the Coosa River thanks to e Riverwalk
at Coosa Landing, the second phase of the Coosa Landing Project. e two-year $2.5 million project opened in January.
"It's been years in the making and we are glad to be able to offer this to the city of Gadsden," says Jen Weathington, director
for Parks and Recreation for the city of Gadsden. "ere were a lot of people who came together to make this a reality."
e project includes nearly one mile of walking paths with riverfront access, a pedestrian bridge, three scenic pavilions
and a concrete plaza under the Broad Street Memorial Bridge that serves as a gathering place for local concerts and events.
"We hoped this project would be something the community would get excited about and I am really glad to see our
residents and visitors utilize such great public trails and piers along the Coosa River." Hopper says.
For more information, visit cityofgadsden.com.
What is your favorite spot on the lake? What would you say your lake is known for? Send us your suggestions at
g2shorelines@southernco.com.
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