About the Park
The park is the result of the unmatched generosity of Ms. Elizabeth “Betty” Mahler coupled with the hard work and dedication of numerous volunteers as well as elected and appointed city and county officials. In November of 2013, Ms. Mahler donated her family’s 167-acre estate with an antebellum 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 has developed over 9 miles of hiking trails with plans for further development. The park features these walking trails and a 50-vehicle parking lot for public use.
A dedicated group of volunteers has developed over 9 miles of hiking trails with plans for further development. The park features these walking trails and a 50-vehicle parking lot for public use.
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A dedicated group of volunteers has developed miles of hiking trails with plans for further development. The park features this walking trail and a 50-vehicle parking lot for public use by permission only until a pavilion and restroom facilities are available.
The park also features the Perry/Mahler House, known as Perry Hall. Perry Hall was built with slave labor in 1834 for the family of Sion "Jacob" Perry, a prominent planter and early settler in the region. Ownership was transferred to the Mahler family in 1946 with significant renovation efforts marking architectural significance in the post-World II era.
The park also features the Perry/Mahler House, known as Perry Hall. Perry Hall was built with slave labor in 1834 for the family of Sion "Jacob" Perry, a prominent planter and early settler in the region. Ownership was transferred to the Mahler family in 1946 with significant renovation efforts marking architectural significance in the post-World II era.
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