Parks
Bluff Valley Park
North Moore Street
Bluff Valley Park is located on North Moore Street in Bessemer situated at the base of one of the bluffs that overlook the city. Park amenities include a pavilion with restroom and kitchen facilites available for rental, basketball and tennis courts, exercise equipment, children's playground equipment, and plenty of open and wooded space to explore. Large trees line the park with a pond surrounded by a walking path which is connected to wooded trails which lead to the bluff that overlooks the park.
Barber Field Park
Woolsey St, Yale Location
Barber Field is located on Woolsey Street in the Yale Location neighborhood of Bessemer. The field is behind the old Barber School and is lined with enormous pines. The park includes a new playground installed in 2020 with picnic tables, bench, and garbage can. A softball field is located at this park used by area leagues during the summer months.
Ethnic Commons Park
East Mary Street
Situated in downtown Bessemer along Mary street, the Ethnic Commons pays homage to those who settled the area. The park is lined with flags of various nations which have played a major role in the makeup of our area's heritage. Park benches, picnic tables, and gazebos are available for leisure and an iron miner sculpture welcomes you from the Sophie Street entrance to the park leading to a wooden logger sculpture within.
Memory Lane Roadside Park
US Highway 2 East
Memory Lane Roadside Park greets visitors while approaching Bessemer from the East. This park, located beside the hill as you come into town includes picnic tables and a restroom facility. This was built to honor those in the community who served their country and dedicated in 1949.
City Hall Auditorium
411 S Sophie St
The auditorium at City Hall can be rented out for events and parties. We have a special rate for non-profit organizations that use the facilities. To view more about the auditorium go here.
