Birmingham Botanical Gardens
2612 Lane Park Road
Birmingham, Alabama 35223
205-414-3900
www.bbgardens.org
Size: 67.5 Acres Admission: Free Operating Hours: Sunrise to sunset, 365 days
per year.
There are beautiful pictures on their web site!
2612 Lane Park Road
Birmingham, Alabama 35223
205-414-3900
www.bbgardens.org
Size: 67.5 Acres Admission: Free Operating Hours: Sunrise to sunset, 365 days
per year.
There are beautiful pictures on their web site!
Trussville Park, Trussville, Alabama 35173
About Trussville Park
Trussville Park boasts three different "playground areas" inside the actual park:
one area is in the shade for little ones; the second is a little bigger for toddlers;
and the third one, for older kids, is downright expansive.
The ground covering is composed rubber turf, so it doesn't get too hot, and
parents don't have to end the play experience by dumping rocks and sand out of
little shoes.
Parents can relax and keep an eye on their children from a huge gazebo. A water
fountain and bathroom access are also on site.
With shade, picnic tables and bathrooms, you can spend the whole day there. You
can also rent the gazebo area for parties. Great inexpensive thing to do for a day.
Getting There
The park is directly behind the Trussville Public Library. There's plenty of parking
right outside the gate.
Hours: Daily, dawn to dusk
Cost: Free
Ages: 0-10
Source of info: www.parentsconnect.com
About Trussville Park
Trussville Park boasts three different "playground areas" inside the actual park:
one area is in the shade for little ones; the second is a little bigger for toddlers;
and the third one, for older kids, is downright expansive.
The ground covering is composed rubber turf, so it doesn't get too hot, and
parents don't have to end the play experience by dumping rocks and sand out of
little shoes.
Parents can relax and keep an eye on their children from a huge gazebo. A water
fountain and bathroom access are also on site.
With shade, picnic tables and bathrooms, you can spend the whole day there. You
can also rent the gazebo area for parties. Great inexpensive thing to do for a day.
Getting There
The park is directly behind the Trussville Public Library. There's plenty of parking
right outside the gate.
Hours: Daily, dawn to dusk
Cost: Free
Ages: 0-10
Source of info: www.parentsconnect.com
Ruffner Mountain 1214 81st St. S. Birmingham, AL 35206 phone # 205-833-
8264 www.ruffnermountain.org
Cost: Free; donations accepted
Ages: All Ages
Operating Hours
RMNC's Visitor Center and Exhibits are not yet open to the public. Please keep
posted for more details.
Trail Hours:
9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday
1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Sundays
Closed Holidays:
New Year’s Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Ruffner Mountain is a 1,011-acre nature preserve with a visitor center that serves
as home to 25 native Alabama animals including raptors, snakes, turtles, frogs,
salamanders, and mammals. Mining relics found on the mountain can also be
seen here.
The nature center hosts a variety of educational programs, including nature
camps, take place throughout the year for all ages.
Source of info: www.parentsconnect.com
8264 www.ruffnermountain.org
Cost: Free; donations accepted
Ages: All Ages
Operating Hours
RMNC's Visitor Center and Exhibits are not yet open to the public. Please keep
posted for more details.
Trail Hours:
9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday
1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Sundays
Closed Holidays:
New Year’s Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Ruffner Mountain is a 1,011-acre nature preserve with a visitor center that serves
as home to 25 native Alabama animals including raptors, snakes, turtles, frogs,
salamanders, and mammals. Mining relics found on the mountain can also be
seen here.
The nature center hosts a variety of educational programs, including nature
camps, take place throughout the year for all ages.
Source of info: www.parentsconnect.com
City of Gardendale Kiddie Park, Moncrief Rd,
Gardendale, Alabama
The Kiddie Park is located off of Moncrief
Road adjacent to the Municipal Tennis Courts.
It has swings, slides, and many other
playground equipment that can be enjoyed by
all kids. It also has three pavilions that can be
rented out for special events such as birthday
parties or family reunions.
www.cityofgardendale.com
Splash Pad at Celebration Park, Fieldstown Rd,
Gardendale, Alabama
Our newest facility is our Splash Pad at Celebration Park
located off of Fieldstown Road. Free public park.
Celebration Park and SouthPoint Bank Pavilions can be
rented for birthday parties, family reunions and other
events. Make your reservations NOW for the Summer!
This pavilion will stay booked, so beat the rush! Visit the
pavilion rentals page for more details.
Open Tuesday thru Sunday from 10:00 A.M. until dusk
May 1 through September 30
Closed Mondays for Maintenance
Located at 2191 Fieldstown Road
**Push Activation buttons to Start the Splashpad system**
Splash Pad Rules
The Splash Pad is unsupervised
All children must have adult supervision at all times
children under the age of 7 should be accompanied by
an adult
All participants must conduct themselves in a courteous,
safe and family oriented manner
Food and glass containers are not permitted on Splash
Pad
Climbing on Splash Pad features is strictly prohibited
No pets allowed on Splash Pad
Infants must wear swim diapers
Roughhousing or violent play is prohibited
Be mindful of inclement weather. Remember, "Lightning
Kills!"
Pad shall be vacated at first sound of thunder
Please report any vandalism - $100 reward if violator is
convicted
Splash pad may be closed at any time due to weather,
maintenance or other operational concerns
Groups of 10 or more must have a permit obtained
through the Parks and Recreation Office @ 631-6580
Water is Chlorinated and recirculated through a filtration
system
Please report any concerns to 631-6580 (Park and Rec)
or 631-8787 (Police)
In the event of an emergency, call 911
Number 1 Rule: Above All Have Fun!
www.cityofgardendale.com
Gardendale, Alabama
Our newest facility is our Splash Pad at Celebration Park
located off of Fieldstown Road. Free public park.
Celebration Park and SouthPoint Bank Pavilions can be
rented for birthday parties, family reunions and other
events. Make your reservations NOW for the Summer!
This pavilion will stay booked, so beat the rush! Visit the
pavilion rentals page for more details.
Open Tuesday thru Sunday from 10:00 A.M. until dusk
May 1 through September 30
Closed Mondays for Maintenance
Located at 2191 Fieldstown Road
**Push Activation buttons to Start the Splashpad system**
Splash Pad Rules
The Splash Pad is unsupervised
All children must have adult supervision at all times
children under the age of 7 should be accompanied by
an adult
All participants must conduct themselves in a courteous,
safe and family oriented manner
Food and glass containers are not permitted on Splash
Pad
Climbing on Splash Pad features is strictly prohibited
No pets allowed on Splash Pad
Infants must wear swim diapers
Roughhousing or violent play is prohibited
Be mindful of inclement weather. Remember, "Lightning
Kills!"
Pad shall be vacated at first sound of thunder
Please report any vandalism - $100 reward if violator is
convicted
Splash pad may be closed at any time due to weather,
maintenance or other operational concerns
Groups of 10 or more must have a permit obtained
through the Parks and Recreation Office @ 631-6580
Water is Chlorinated and recirculated through a filtration
system
Please report any concerns to 631-6580 (Park and Rec)
or 631-8787 (Police)
In the event of an emergency, call 911
Number 1 Rule: Above All Have Fun!
www.cityofgardendale.com
Celebration Park, Fieldstown Rd,
Gardendale, Alabama
Celebration Park was added in May of 2007
and Celebration Park - Splash Pad had its'
Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on
Wednesday, September 17, 2008. There is
room to expand this facility and plans are
being drawn to make this park our
"showplace". Celebration Park and
SouthPoint Bank Pavilions can be rented for
birthday parties, family reunions and other
events. www.cityofgardendale.com
Gardendale, Alabama
Celebration Park was added in May of 2007
and Celebration Park - Splash Pad had its'
Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on
Wednesday, September 17, 2008. There is
room to expand this facility and plans are
being drawn to make this park our
"showplace". Celebration Park and
SouthPoint Bank Pavilions can be rented for
birthday parties, family reunions and other
events. www.cityofgardendale.com
Homewood Central Park
Address:
1632 Oxmoor Road
Homewood, Alabama 35209
Telephone: (205) 332-6700
(Telephone located in the Community Center)
Description:
Homewood Central Park is located adjacent to
the Homewood Community Center. Some of the
amenities available in the park are 6 pavilions
with picnic tables, two tennis courts,
amphitheater, large playground, cement walking
trails and play meadow. This is location of our
summer movie series "Friday Night Flicks."
Homewood Central Park was voted by
"Birmingham Parent Magazine," "Favorite Public
Park" in 2007.
www.homewoodparks.com
Address:
1632 Oxmoor Road
Homewood, Alabama 35209
Telephone: (205) 332-6700
(Telephone located in the Community Center)
Description:
Homewood Central Park is located adjacent to
the Homewood Community Center. Some of the
amenities available in the park are 6 pavilions
with picnic tables, two tennis courts,
amphitheater, large playground, cement walking
trails and play meadow. This is location of our
summer movie series "Friday Night Flicks."
Homewood Central Park was voted by
"Birmingham Parent Magazine," "Favorite Public
Park" in 2007.
www.homewoodparks.com
Overton Park
Address:
1920 Mayfair Drive
Homewood, Alabama 35209
Telephone: Not available on site, call (205)
332-6700 at the Homewood Community
Center for pavilion rental or other information.
Descritpion:
Neighborhood passive park with small
playground, stoned walkways and rented
pavilion.
www.homewoodparks.com
Address:
1920 Mayfair Drive
Homewood, Alabama 35209
Telephone: Not available on site, call (205)
332-6700 at the Homewood Community
Center for pavilion rental or other information.
Descritpion:
Neighborhood passive park with small
playground, stoned walkways and rented
pavilion.
www.homewoodparks.com
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