Sand Mountain Park & Amphitheater is a blueprint for community-centric design
When Albertville, Ala. city leaders set out to redevelop Sand Mountain Park, they had a clear vision. First and foremost, the park would serve as a vital community asset by prioritizing residents’ daily needs and driving economic growth through sports and entertainment tourism. With this dual mission in mind, the leaders turned to the team at Dix.Hite + Partners to bring their dream to life.
The firm embraced three core values to guide its approach: designing “Parks Within The Park,” “Promoting Community Health,” and “Stewarding The Land.” These principles were integral to creating a space that balanced the needs of athletic and special events with the desire for a park that enhanced daily life. The result was Sand Mountain Park & Amphitheater, a 130-acre, multiuse facility that has become a model for community-centric design.