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    Aldridge Gardens

    4.7 (44 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Lake view from a floating dock.
    James T.

    This used to be a private garden and is now open to the public free of charge. The hiking trails around a lake are surrounded by native plants, including azaleas, hydrangeas and magnolias. BTW, dogs are allowed Monday through Thursday.

    Jim R.

    I think I have left previous reviews for a Aldridge Gardens, but in case I have not, let me tell you that it is a relaxing oasis. They have a little gift shop and customer service center with restrooms. They have pavilions. They have a bridge over a small lake. they have trails through the woods. My favorite, however, is the variety of benches around the trails. The butterfly bench is my all-time favorite.

    Walking trail
    Deanna D.

    The gardens are absolutely stunning. I really enjoyed the beautiful plants and upkeep of the park. The staff was very kind and welcoming. If you choose to do so, as I did, you can bring a few quarters and get fish or duck food as well. I noticed that the turtles, mallards, geese, and fish preferred the fish food most. Overall, a really wonderful experience. I would happily return again, and they take donations for the upkeep of the park (something to keep in mind).

    Fall at Aldridge gardens!
    Olga M.

    Grab a coffee or a hot tea on a weekend day, and head over to take a walk around Aldridge gardens. It's tucked away in the rocky ridge area, just down the road from riverchase galleria. Admission is free, but if you have some to spare, donations are always appreciated. My favorite season to go here is fall. All the leaves change color, and you find yourself in a beautiful Forrest of bright yellow, red, and orange. Almost all the trees they have right around the lake have their leaves change color, it's beautiful seeing the reflections of all of this in the water. They have a cute little boathouse where they have feed dispensing machines so that you can feed the ducks and turtles in the lake. Just bring a few quarters, and share whatever you have left with the kids running around. If you have a wedding or event, they have huge pavilions you can rent as well as the main house right next to the lake. Gorgeous place to host an event. They also host some cool events open to the public year round- check out their monthly event calendar for various classes. They have everything from art classes to tea parties to tequila cocktail workshops and bird watching. They also have their annual greenery sale in early December- with a nice selection and pretty fair prices. Overall, Aldridge gardens is a beautiful place to come get some fresh air and relax. Forever will be one of my favorite places to come on a weekend morning.

    Flowers
    Jody T.

    Great park right off Lorna Rd in Hoover, AL. The path around the lake is .51 of a mile, so 2 circuits is just over a mile. Lots of shady spots. Bee houses, flowering plants. Floating dock, fish and turtles in the lake.

    It's going to take pictures of the sculpture!
    Marcia N.

    This is a beautifully he kept up park. There are lots of flowers and a little waterfall. If you walk around the lake it is almost perfectly flat with some roots you have to step over though. I thought it was located very conveniently, next to the highway and the galleria.

    The lake
    Cheryl M.

    So beautiful here. I enjoyed the Aldridge Gardens much better than the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. The property is beautiful and peaceful. The lake is lovely. Very easy to walk around. Everything well maintained. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr Aldridge in the gift shop, a wonderful gentleman who is happy to speak to visitors. Admission is free, donations appreciated. You can have events here and during my visit they were setting up for a wedding that looked like it would be lovely. You can become a member for a reasonable fee and are welcome to bring your dog and fish in the lake during special membership times.

    Janet K.

    I love when I'm near here and have the space to shop. I do make a special trip every year when my garden is ready for new plants. They have a great selection and knowledgeable staff. I usually go over my budget but when faced with so my colors how can I not?

    Great place to walk! I bet it is beautiful when everything is in bloom! The paths were easy to walk on.

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    11 months ago

    Really nice gardens with a great walking trail and lots of lush foliage that makes it delightful

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    Park was cute but really small. I expected more trails to walk around but I guess nice enough for the area.

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    Great for a walk or run.. I've even been to weddings there.. it's a good location for all types of activities.. beautiful scenery

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    6 years ago

    My little girl loved this place. especially the fact the geese walk right up to you and she got too choose each direction we walked

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    Great garden. Great views. Definitely worth checking out. Ducks by the water. Green and serene.

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    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.

    So I've been back living in Alabama for the past 9 years and never realized Red Mountain was a real…read morething. I set out to look for it, and guess what?! It's a thing! I'm so happy that I found this historical place. Such a great walking and hiking trail. There's also areas to get your cardio on and to sit, relax, pack lunch/meal to enjoy at the tables along the trail. Perfect for bike rides, bird watching and getting away without getting away. Add this place to your weekly workout routine.

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    Irondale Furnace Park and Trail - Beautiful easy walk

    Irondale Furnace Park and Trail

    5.0(2 reviews)
    8.8 mi

    After talking with a friend about this trail, we decided to take advantage of the beautiful…read moreveterans day weather and check this place out. I had never heard of this park/trail before and that shocks me considering how close it is to our house. This is parking across the street, but not a whole lot. Perhaps enough room for 6-8 cars. The entire trail follows a stream which adds in a picturesque scene as you cruise along. There is a historic market telling about the blast furnaces that used to be there. There were some people, but certainly not crowded. The trail was pretty smooth for the most part. Very few roots and other trip hazards. Really my only complaint is that its not long enough. And obviously some people ignore the dog waste bags provided for them at the beginning. But overall we loved finding this little gem and will definitely be going back!

    This is a great neighborhood park with access to Shades Creek. It's does 2 things really well…read more Number one it is an educational historical site and secondly it serves as a connector trail. It does these two things phenomenally well. There are a few benches, trash bins, doggie bags, educational signage, and parallel parking. The trail connects to the overall system of Mountain Brook Sidewalks and Trails and is part of the Red Rock Ridge & Valley Trail System. So if you're coming to run here be prepared to do some sidewalk running as well to get decent miles in. It's a nice change of scenery, but not really a destination park.

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    Irondale Furnace Park and Trail - Nice short trail especially for dogs to jump in the water and younger kids to enjoy!

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    Nice short trail especially for dogs to jump in the water and younger kids to enjoy!

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