This is a beautiful park in downtown Birmingham. I've been to several events here-concerts,…read morefestivals, nonprofit walks, and just for my walking pleasure. Years ago, I brought my students here on a field trip. There are healthy eating classes and workout classes offered in the warmer months. Check their FB page or website for exact times and dates. One of the coolest parts of this park is watching the trains go by. It's not called Railroad Park for no reason, lol. Parking can be tricky when there's an event being held here. But that's no fault of the park itself. There's nothing like a peaceful walk in the park and this park is the perfect place to do just that. Come visit!

I love walking in this park. Free parking on the weekend. Beautiful park, highly recommendread more

Red Mountain Park is a fantastic place to spend an afternoon hiking, with so much to explore. While…read morevisiting Alabama, my friends and I decided to spend a couple of hours here and ended up hiking about 5-6 miles. There's truly no shortage of trails, and the variety keeps things interesting the entire time. The park definitely offers some challenging uphill climbs--especially for us Florida girls who aren't used to elevation--but we powered through and felt very accomplished. One of my favorite highlights was Rushing Rendezvous; the idea of a suspension bridge tucked up in the treetops always excites me, and this one did not disappoint. Of course, when we saw Trail 5 marked as most difficult, it was a no‑brainer--we had to take it. I really enjoyed reading about the history along the way, especially learning more about the Birmingham Mineral Railroad site. I do wish there had been a bit more signage around some of the remaining structures so we could soak up even more history, but honestly, guessing their original purpose became part of the fun. Hands down, I would absolutely come back to explore more of Red Mountain Park. It's a great mix of challenge, scenery, and history--and well worth the visit.

My favorite place to go walking! Amazing sights to see! Very nice atmosphere! I'm so happy they…read moreadding restrooms and water fountains! Absolutely nice views! Very peaceful!

Wald Park os a nice park that serves the community of Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Plenty to do in this…read morepark. They have a pool, sport fields and just a great overall vibe. We need parks in ur communities, a place we can come together as neighbors and friends in rest and relaxation and this park definitely is a great park.

We attended my five-year-old grandson's soccer game here yesterday. The park itself is nice and…read morewell suited to children his age, 5-6 years old. There were a ton of children playing soccer on this lovely Sunday and it was fun to watch! Our little man scored at least 3 goals and the coaches were friendly, organized and excellent at encouraging the little ones! Unlike the soccer fields off of Columbiana Road, this park did not have food truck/s or restrooms and using a porta potty with a latch that doesn't work is not among my favorite things. Still, this is a great park, convenient to my stepdaughter's house with an excellent set up for her children's soccer games!

Very nice area to go for a walk. I came here to pass the time away while my daughter was at dance…read morepractice. I had planned on only walking for 30 minutes, but that turned into an hour. Great place to bring your dog or children.

In the downtown area ,a very nice place to spend awhile.It has walking trails,a…read moreplayground,volleyball courts,and a skate board park.There are bathrooms,a convenience store and food trucks.All of this in the shade underneath the interstate.Also it has hotels and restaurants nearby .There is security on side by sides .If you are looking to get in a gentle stroll ,check out City Walk .Check out the next The Working Man Review.

I walk here sometimes when I need to keep it simple. The park itself is nice, with a restoom,…read moreplayground, benches, and tasty ice cream shop across the street. The sidewalk circles the park so it's not the place to go if you want to be secluded or take in views during your stroll. I was with my walking club one evening and we definitely appreciated all the streetlamps as well.

Middle of the day on a Friday and there aren't many people here. A few people with kids and a few…read moreout walking/running. This park is pretty nice though, I would anticipate that the weekend they could be pretty packed! Play equipment for kids, pool (great slides), disk golf, ball fields, etc. The place is well manicured (grass/plants) and it looks like they take great pride in this location. I would recommend this place to anyone!

Parking is a bit tight, but other than that it's a great place for a walk or to bring your kids to…read moreplay and hangout.

The park is pretty and is nice to take a walk after going to Urban Suburban or aftr having a bite…read moreat the Filing Station. It is nice that they have a city pool there too.

I like this park. It has an open track where people can walk or run. My kids run track and we…read morewanted to help them excel so we hired them a coach that can work with them beyond what their clubs do. Their coach had us meet him here. While at this park with the kids, I found a perfect spot to roller skate. It's a win win situation for me. The kids get their specialized track training and I get in a good roller skating session. While I was at the park, I noticed people using the baseball field and batting cage to practice. This park has a nice walking trail and a playground. Whenever we have gone, there haven't been too many people there so that's nice. Of course, I'll be back!

I came here for the 2019 Shelby County band showcase. When I arrived, it was already extremely…read morecrowded but I didn't have any trouble parking. The parking lot attendees were helpful in directing me on where to park and how to get into the stadium. I had been to this park 4 years ago for a walk but never to an event of this nature. When I came at that time, the park grounds were nice and the walking trail was well designed. The stadium seem really clean and the grounds were well kept. The sound system was nice and clear. All of the bands were great!

I travel to Alabama quite frequently for business and I have to say that it is my humble opinion…read morethat the great state of Alabama has the best parks in the southeastern United States. Black Creek Park is another great park in the state of Alabama. Black Creek Park has a couple of baseball fields, a few pavilions (that also have ceiling fans), a nice walking path, adequate parking and more. I came here for a walk after dinner and I truly enjoyed my time at Black Creek Park. If you are in the area, go check it out.

We come here to ride our bikes on the trail. Nice parking area with baseball fields. We park here…read moreand get on the trail. Down and back is about 11 miles. Well tended. We've gone on the weekend and have passed others on the trail biking, walking, and running. My hope is they will finish the trail like it shows on the map. That would be really nice.