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    Linn Park

    3.5 (13 reviews)

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    Val W.

    Linn Park can feel like an outdoor museum because there are many monuments and memorials dedicated to people who have impacted the city of Birmingham and the state of Alabama. Linn Park is surrounded by some great places like the Birmingham Museum of Art and Boutwell Auditorium. Linn Park also hosts many events here. For example, this past Saturday, I attended the Magic City Caribbean Festival. Because of the big trees in this park, I was able to find some shade and enjoy the parade and other festivities. Now, I wouldn't be telling the whole truth if I did not mention the homeless population that is normally present in this park. I definitely understand that these individuals need a place to rest. However, some of the people will ask you for money and get upset if you say you don't have any. This is normally why I only go to this park if there's a big festival or event going on because I know there will be security. Overall, this is a beautiful park and I think you could enjoy it, but be with a couple people when you go.

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    Bruce K.

    Grassy space right next to Birmingham's City Hall and the Museum of Art, this lovely spot has benches, trees and even some sort of water thing (it was drained for the winter) to bring a bit of peace and relaxation to the downtown city workers. Festivals and events are held here regularly. Formerly known as "Central Park" then it was "Woodrow Wilson Park", now it's named for Chrles Linn, who was a famous industrialist that is connected to the success of Birmingham. Street parking is available if you can find an open meter or head to the nearby parking deck for $1 an hour.

    Steel City Jazz Festival!!!!!!!
    Frank H.

    The annual Steel City Jazz festival is one of the best events in our state! This event packs some of the best talent in the world in two days. This is a must to put on your list for next year. Great job putting this on. Let's get out and behind what our city has to offer.

    Samuel P.

    The park isn't large like most parks. It's located in between City Hall and the Jefferson County Courthouse. This is a nice park to enjoy the outside weather, but there isn't much here except statues. Be warned, there's a lot of homeless in the area.

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    Red Mountain Park

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    4.7(80 reviews)
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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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    5.0(2 reviews)
    4.7 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!

    Linn Park - parks - Updated May 2026

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