The Gallant Children's Cemetery is described as a haunted location where the spirits of children are said to linger, often appearing in a cheerful and friendly mood. The cemetery is one of several potentially haunted sites in Alabama known for paranormal activity, with a reputation for its friendly ghostly children rather than a malevolent presence. Spirits of Children: The main aspect of the haunting is the presence of spectral children. Unlike more sinister hauntings, the children in Gallant Children's Cemetery are described as friendly and generally in a good mood. The paranormal activity reported at the playground is often attributed to children who died in the 1918 flu epidemic and were buried in the nearby Maple Hill Cemetery. The most common account describes the swings swaying or moving as if someone is using them, even when there is no wind. Visitors sometimes report seeing the spirits of children playing in the area after dark. In addition to seeing apparitions, people report hearing the disembodied sounds of children laughing or giggling. A related—but unverified—local urban legend suggests that a serial killer once buried children beneath the playground, contributing to its haunted reputation. Alabama Haunted Houses includes this cemetery on a list of haunted locations in the state, suggesting a broader environment with paranormal activity. The description emphasizes a positive or neutral experience with the spirits, rather than a scary or frightening one.