The park also attracts bird-watchers with the chance of seeing herons, egrets and, possibly, bald eagles.

The park is home to the Kirbo Interpretive Center, which teaches visitors about Native Americans and displays snakes, turtles, fish, and other artifacts from prehistoric times to the early 20th century.

Located just 10 miles (16 km) southeast of the park is Providence Canyon State Outdoor Recreation Area.

[1] The park is on the site of the frontier town of Florence, which was originally named Liverpool, after the English port city.

Florence was a prosperous town with a covered bridge linking it to Alabama, a newspaper, bank and hotel.