We had a great time visiting the Cahaba River wildlife area! We parked and walked down the road…read morerunning along the river and enjoyed the Cahaba Lillies in blossom. There were a lot of people in the area and I felt completely safe traveling by myself. Enjoy the beautiful flowers!

We love this park!…read more We come during the summer to swim and river walk. We watch people kayaking in the river and tubing too. It is all free and refreshing! Parking is not simple, but we always mange to find somewhere. Wear river shoes though because the river bottom is rocky and slippery. It is a great place to walk for exercise too.

One of the most unique parks in the state I would say! Very innovative; draws you in with the…read moreartistic nature that's on display. My favorite carving was the lion and the intricate lines required for the lion's mane. Not to mention we always enjoy bodies of water and there was a calm creek running within the park with natural plant life. Do make sure to visit and enjoy the historical carvings by Mr. Tim Tingle and an easy walking trail.

Orr Park is where I love to come to visit and walk and bring friends! The park is known for their…read morewood carvings- and when you think you know where they all are, you find another one. It's like a treasure hunt! There are benches, pavilions, a paved walking path, and a creek! There are Festivals throughout the year - Tinglewood may be the biggest, but I've also come during the Scottish Festival and an Art Festival a few years back that were both well attended. Come and visit - and stay awhile!

A beautiful park (with access to the Cahaba River) in Marion/Perry County, Alabama. You could tell…read morethis place was once kept up, but many of the facilities have now been abandoned/are in disrepair, the grass/weeds are high and trails have not been managed. Such a shame!

The area is hard to get to, and some of the facilities have not been used in a while or need…read morerepair. If you watch where you walk and are mindful you can have a nice hike.

What a beautiful Alabama day to go for a walk. I was in the area and decided to get in a few steps…read morebefore going home. I made a quick google search and this park came up. I'm not native to the area and decided to check it out. Woohoo, jackpot! This is a nice walking trail and park. Plenty of shaded areas with benches and tables along the path. The sounds from the bubbling brook, birds, cracking of the trees and patter of runners and walkers was/is relaxing. Such a nice place to bring your family.pets or just solo trek. The trail is short but nice and smooth. Great for short runs. Just relaxing and beautiful. I will be back!

Jemison Park is a great park in Mountain Brook, Alabama. Parking is limited, but the park itself is…read morepretty amazing in a rustic kind of way. Jemison Park is more a walking path that while it does not leave civilization, it does allow your soul the opportunity to rejuvenate and get a bit in touch with nature and away from the stress of the grind of modern living. I would definitely recommend this particular park.

I attended a Rec league basketball game here! I had such a great time! Parking out front is free…read more The gym is in great condition! The basketball court is well taken care of! They had refs, rec league players, scoreboard keepers, clean restrooms, vending machines with snacks and a drink machine. There was also a water fountain where you can fill up your water bottles! Very convenient! Being a guest at this location was enjoyable! 10/10 everyone should play at this location if you are in the area!

This is our new favorite playground! It has a super convenient location and it's right behind the…read morelibrary. It had plenty of parking and is in great shape! I brought my 3 kids ages 7 and under and they all loved it! The restroom is a little far from the playground, so keep that in mind if you bring little ones. My tip is to spend a little time at the library and then playground time after to wear the little ones out!

I saw this park on one of the signs highlighting attractions at a particular exit on I-65. Being a…read morefan of history, I clicked my blinker and followed some rural roads to this particular location. Let me start by saying this place is not big, neither the grounds or the museum. But it is done nicely. Upon these grounds sat the only "old soldier's home" for Confederate soldiers and their widows in Alabama. Yhe tour in the museum is self guided, so you walk through yourself and see weapons, uniforms, etc. of a time in American history when brother raised arms against brother. There are also two Confederate graveyards by the property. A final thought. One part I found that personalized some of the men who resided in the "old soldiers home" was pictures of them as young soldiers accompanied by pictures of them as elderly men. Two different stages in the lives of these men.

As I was traveling we saw signs for this and decided it would be a fun place to stop. There are…read moreplenty of signs guiding you in and it's easy to get back to the Highway without back tracking. The grounds were beautiful as well as peaceful. We didn't explore much but the museum was well done. It cost $7 for the two of us. Not bad and totally worth it. There is also a small gift shop area as you walk in the lobby and into the museum. I enjoyed looking at the different displays. Learning America's history is easy to do with places like this to help make it come alive. The cemetery reminds me of a very tiny Arlington. Well cared for and the headstones respected. Like I already mentioned the grounds are beautiful. Important info and Tip: sign states open sunrise to sunset. Museum takes card for payment. (Not all do ‍). Restrooms located outside museum around porch past main entrance.

Great hiking trails for beginners to advanced hikers. Nice…read moreprimitive camping spots on the stream. Very well run and very clean.

This was the best $5 I ever spent! This park is like a little Gatlinburg but in Alabama! Amazing…read morethings to see and do! The water was beautiful and the swimming areas are clean and fun for kids. The creamery doesn't allow pets inside ( i agree with that ) but when I joked with staff about having to leave my dog outside while I bought ice-cream they quickly offered her a Pup Cup of cream!! I was blown away! The open air train ride was fabulous! $1 per person one way or $2 round trip. They also allow your pet to ride with you!! The hiking trails were clearly marked and well maintained. I recommend bug spray as it is still very woodsy. The country store had essentials and souvenirs. We did not camp here due to the smaller camp sites and close proximity to other campers. We prefer the more open campground lay outs but would consider it during a less crowded season. The bath house was very clean! We plan to go back and attend trade days!

+ Very impressive earthworks. + Expansive archaeological…read moresite. + Well maintained. + Nice gift shop with cafe and outdoor patio. + Informative museum displays. + Highlight was opportunity to speak with Dr Cameron Lacquement and the dig team. They were welcoming, friendly, and took the time to describe the progress and findings of the dig. Such a memorable experience talking with them. Thank you!

I visited here several times as a child and hadn't been back in decades. Well at least some things…read moredon't change over the centuries and this place still is exactly the same as it was way back when I first visited it. This is great spot to see some of the pre-Columbian history in mound high glory. You can actually climb on a mound and then inside the museum you can learn a great deal more of the history and what was found inside some of the mounds... hint dead things and treasure. This site also clearly provides evidence of the pre-Columbian trade network that existed between Central America, South America and North America. Tip: Quick and easy tour that is well worth a diversion for the experience to learn and actually see some history that lots of folks today just don't seem to know about. Disclaimer: I might have an advanced degree in Anthropology and even though I have actually met Giorgio A. Tsoukalos of Ancient Aliens fame I can make a pretty strong argument that here in Moundville there definitely were NOT any aliens involved in the construction unless they were highly intoxicated aliens with only stone age tech.

I LOVE THIS PARK!!! When you think of a nice park, please think of this park. What makes up a nice…read morepark, you ask? Luscious grass, plenty of space, a place to run, walk, race, lay, sit, fish, play pickle ball, sand volleyball and/or have a picnic. This has to be the nicest outdoor space in the metro Birmingham area. Veterans Park offers the space to host family reunions, jazz in the park, little league soccer games. There is plenty of seating and areas to just get away amongst a crowd. There is also a fitness area that shows you how to use your own body weight to get in shape, no need for a gym membership. I can't say enough great things about this park. Just go there and see for yourself!!!

This park is amazing. The walking trail is a great mix of nature and walking trail. I also love the…read moreplayground for the kids. I appreciate that they have a smaller playground separate from the big kids playground. My one year old had a blast!

The facilities here are pretty awesome. There are four baseball fields that host Spring Youth…read moreLeague Baseball from March until the end of June and Girls' Youth League Baseball from March until late May. Three of the fields are primarily for practices. There are two courts for Tennis or Pickleball and an 18 hole disc golf course. They have a 12 and under playground with plenty of shade and seating for parents and picnics and a 1/4 mile walking trail that will take you along the stream to the neighboring Goose Pond Park. The walk is peaceful and dog friendly as long as you keep them on a leash and clean up after them. The City Park is often the location for city events, fairs, carnivals, and food giveaways. It is always well maintained and right next to the Recreation Center, which is available to rent. Also nearby is the City Pool. I highly recommend taking time to enjoy thi