Big Spring Park

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This is Big Spring Park in Huntsville, Alabama during the spring time.

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Big Spring is named for the water source Huntsville was built around. Now this park acts as a sort of anchor for Hunstville's downtown museum and arts district. It's a pretty, tree-lined municipal park with lawns, ducks and koi fish. It often plays host for events throughout the year.

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