Pulling into this park, you could easily mistake it for an office building. There's a little strip…read moreof grass to the left and what appears to be a commercial office building to the right. But once you get beyond that it opens up into a very enjoyable park. There are baseball fields, a swimming pool with an amazing looking slide, and plenty of recreation area. This park serves this community well and I would recommend a visit here.

Rickwood Field is located in Birmingham, Alabama, is the oldest surviving professional baseball…read morepark in the United States, originally opening on August 18, 1910. Often referred to as "America's Oldest Ballpark," it has stood for over a century as a living monument to the sport, civil rights, and Southern culture. In 1936, it became one of the first minor league ballparks in the country to install distinctive field lights, allowing for night baseball.A Pillar of the Negro Leagues (1920-1963)Shared Home: During an era of strict segregation, the Birmingham Black Barons of the Negro Leagues began playing their home games at Rickwood as early as 1920.The "Every Other Sunday" Tradition: Because the white Barons and Black Barons could not play against each other or share the field, the teams shared the stadium by alternating schedules, a tradition famously known as "Every Other Sunday".Willie Mays: The legendary Willie Mays grew up in the Birmingham area and launched his professional career with the Black Barons at Rickwood in 1948. The minor league Barons eventually outgrew the stadium and moved to a larger venue in 1987. After Comiskey Park in Chicago was demolished in 1990, Rickwood officially inherited the title of America's oldest ballpark.Hollywood Sets: Sitting empty for several years, the stadium was later rented as a filming location for classic baseball movies such as Cobb (1995), Soul of the Game (1996), and 42 (2013). Willie Mays began his professional career with the Negro Leagues' Birmingham Black Barons at Rickwood. Other notable legends like Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, Ernie Banks, and Hank Aaron (who played for the Indianapolis Clowns) all competed at the historic stadium. Early pioneers like Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb played on the field, alongside Jackie Robinson, Mickey Mantle, and Reggie Jackson. Bo Jackson also played on the field early in his career.

Finally had a chance to visit historic Rickwood Field. What a priceless step back in time and…read morehistory. The park has the feel of a smaller Fenway Park when you visit. The park has a museum and mementos that display historical images and artifacts of when the Barons and Black Barons played here including Willie Mays. Seeing the old souvenir booth, gates, refreshment stand, etc was a walk back in time. If you are a baseball fan or just a history fan you need to visit Rickwood Field if you have the chance.

Prices are too high. 5 bucks for a hotdog and 14 bucks for a chicken basket. Fields are nice but…read morethe concession stand sucks.

A collection of sport fields, I am sure that this park serves the community of Hoover, Alabama…read morewell. The area is well maintained and clean of debris and offers a common area for a concession area and a place to chill during the game.

My fiancée and I went to the Alabama versus North Dakota State baseball game on March 2nd. She…read moreattended and graduated from the University of Alabama in 2019 and I like to take her to different sporting events; just so she can come back to her old stomping grounds. We had a really good time watching this baseball game; even though I refuse to go for Alabama. Food prices were higher than that of an Alabama football game and the atmosphere just wasn't there. Overall, it was fun to experience our first college baseball game! :) can't beat $1 tickets behind third base!

Been an Alabama fan all my life. Had a blast at Sewell Thomas stadium for the first time. Although…read moreI was let down when the security guard was extremely rude and disrespectful to my son. A player had hit a ball a little past us and my son jogged over there to see if they would toss it up to him and the security guard immediately got disrespectful with my son. We continued to watch the game when my son walked over there to see if the player warming up the outfielder would toss it up and the security guard again proceeded to get nasty and rude with my son and talked to him like he was poop on the bottom of someone's shoe and then proceeded to say something again as my son was walking away and almost back to our seat. This is very disappointing. Roll tide

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!

We really don't get out here too often, but when we do it's primarily to play tennis…read more They have 4 or 5 full size tennis courts that are rarely being used. I'm guessing that there is a school (or two) that used them, we just don't ever happen to be here at the same time. Court conditions are really nice and probably the best in the area. Courts are also kept really clean, not sure if it's the people that are using them that make sure to clean up after themselves or if they have a crew that does upkeep. But really nice to come here and not have to pick up trash after others. There are also some baseball fields and some outdoor batting cages (intended for fast pitch). Plenty of parking and very rarely more than a few people here at any time (maybe on weekend if there is a baseball tournament?).

We were at a wedding hosted here - gotta be honest I was hesitant at first. I thought it might be…read moreoutside, which, in early December, would be a bit chilly :). Also, baseball field is kind of uncommon pick for wedding venue! Overall it was a great experience. There were at least a couple hundred guests, but we had the whole place to ourselves - pretty much the entire day. It was a great celebration with the ceremony being a mixed Indian/Christian wedding! The venue itself was big enough to accommodate some special requests. The ceremony started with the groom riding a horse. Then he switched the back of pickup truck that was blasting music. Everything else was inside, but the night finished with fireworks! I heard that the 'before' pictures were actually taken on the field itself. All of this was within the venue, so that was really nice as a guest.

I live going to watch the Barons play! And their theme nights are always so fun. Especially their…read morenew "It's Cinco Somehwre" with $5 margaritas and 2 for $5 tacos. I also love catching Friday night fireworks

JLGF is the baseball field located on the campus of Samford University. This is a really nice…read morefacility that's easy to get in and out of. Convenient parking lot near the field. Decent seating with entire view of field. Concessions available and prices were reasonable. Clean /large restrooms. I really enjoyed my first time visit here for Liberty vs Samford game on a Sunday afternoon!

Great place to watch a baseball game. All of the seats in the stadium had a great view of the…read morefield. Tickets and food was a great bang for the buck

A lovely new addition to the small town of Vance. Located next to the Vance Town Hall, the new…read moreWallace tingle Park is a great fun family friendly active park with several activities. It boasts four baseball fields, a swing set, a playground, and my absolute favorite, the accessible swings. It's great because the accessible swings are located right next to a specific area of accessible parking. There are several picnic tables under a steel awning which would be great for family picnics. There is about a .6 mile loop that's easy for any level of leisure walking or running. Also on the property is a storm shelter, which in Alabama, you definitely need! Plenty of parking too!

Soccer Nation has a great atmosphere and such an expansive selection of soccer equipment/apparel…read more Everyone here is so friendly and knowledgeable, and they went out of their way to help me with what I needed. I absolutely recommend this store!

Soccer Locker moved about 1 block South from where it was. GREAT MOVE! The new store is a bit…read moresmaller but so much better. One of the best selections of soccer cleats in Birmingham. They have jerseys for the major teams and will add a name and or number to them. They also have balls, shin guards, shorts and much more. The staff is friendly and is made up of players not sales people. If you have soccer needs come here.