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Golf in Jasper
Jasper offers a couple of public nine-hole courses in the city of Jasper and one private 18-hole facility, while two additional public venues are only a short distance from the Jasper city limits.
Musgrove Country Club
Musgrove Country Club is a private 18-hole course that stretches 6,594 yards and plays as a par 71. It has a long history dating back to the 1920s, but rose to prominence in 1992 after architect Jerry Pate designed several improvements into the course, making it one of the best... Read More »
Musgrove Country Club in Jasper, AL Draws Golf Enthusiasts
Jasper's Musgrove Country Club offers a challenging, 18-hole course that includes rolling hills, bent grass greens and Bermuda fairways. Two swinging bridges that cross Blackwater Creek connect the course with the pro shop, offering golf equipment and apparel, and clubhouse.
The course's clubhouse was built in 1924 by Colonel L.B. Musgrove, a wealthy bachelor in the area who used the space to entertain business associates. Today the building includes several original features, such as the lobby... Read More »
Lewis Smith Lake in Jasper, AL is a Great Place to Fish
Lewis Smith Lake, which spans three counties near Jasper, Ala., defies all the criteria that make a good fishing lake. Typically, bass hang out in murky, shallow waters with lots of algae to feed on. Smith Lake, as it is known by the locals, is deep. And clear. And chock full of big, hungry fish. Rumor has it there is a 50-pounder swimming around taunting anglers of all ages.
Home to Open-Series Angler Tournaments
Combine the excellent fishing conditions with more than 500 miles of... Read More »
Horse Creek Golf Course Near Jasper, AL Provides Challenge
Located just 15 minutes outside of Jasper, AL, in the city of Dora, Horse Creek Golf Course offers an 18-hole course with a par of 72 that comprises 6,883 yards and a driving range complete with 16 tees, as well as a small pro shop and a snack bar.
The municipal course, designed by Robert Kirk, opened in 2000. Its name is derived from the original name of the community in which it is located, which was Horse Creek in the year of 1884. The course is situated on a reclaimed strip mine and... Read More »
Fun Things to Do in Jasper, AL
Jasper and Walker County, AL have plenty of activities to keep you busy. Here are a few ideas:
1. Get a history lesson at the Alabama Mining Museum in Dora, and see 1900s-style mining cars, a train, historic schools, post office and depot.
2. Grab your poles and swimsuits, and head out on Lewis Smith Lake for freshwater fishing and swimming.
3. Tee off at the affordable public Horse Creek Golf Course with a par 72, or step on the Bermuda fairways at the private Musgrove County Club for a... Read More »
Jasper's Parks Are Natural Playgrounds
From playgrounds and baseball to camping and boating, Jasper and Walker County offer plenty of recreational outlets.
Parks
Walker County is home to several parks for all kinds of activities. Among these are Blackwater Park, Memorial Park, Gamble Avenue Park, A.P.E.X. Playground and the Jasper City Parks and Recreation parks. Blackwater Park is located in Walker County near Jasper. It features one mile of waterfront complete with RV hookups, which makes it a great place for comfortable camping... Read More »
Get Fit at Jasper, AL's Memorial Park and Natatorium
Memorial Park is the largest and oldest park in the city of Jasper, AL, but thanks to a recent renovation, the park's age doesn't show. The park includes a playground, walking trail, pond, pavilion, athletic fields, gym, and a natatorium with an indoor and outdoor pool.
This indoor swimming pool and recreation center opens early and offers adult classes for both water and land activities including abdominal exercise, aquafit, arthritis therapy, hydro-motion, waterworks, stretch and glow,... Read More »
