This has been such a fun spot to meet friends and have playdates in the past. I love how there is…read moreso much for the kids to do in such a small space. I also love how walkable it is, very close to not only parking, but stores and good restaurants. This is a place where we will do lunch then play in the park, especially with friends. This is a spot we have taken people who are not from the area when we want to share a great park idea with them.

Great park. Just hard to get around to the other side with littles running through the tunnelread more

Shain Park is a pretty little oasis in downtown Birmingham, and it's easy to see why locals seem to…read moregravitate towards (and totally love) this place. It's a pretty, well-kept park with plenty of green space, walking paths, benches, a fountain, and a small playground. The outdoor pavilion is a nice touch too, especially when there's a concert or community event going on (flyers all around were advertising the upcoming events, so it seems to be used frequently). I liked that the park feels lively without being hectic. It's a great place to sit for a while, grab a bite, let the kids play, or just take a break while wandering around downtown. Dogs are welcome too, which is always a plus. I got to pet SO many cute pups the day I visited and to me, that's a big win! This is a simple, pleasant little downtown park that feels like a real gathering place for the community.

I just had to note each time I am in Birmingham I make it a point to go to Shain Park…read moreeverytime...The laughter of kids playing, among the Shoppers and churning fountain with the sounds of birds and the smells of being in Birmingham! The statue in the Park is also a rare piece of architecture and a great place to take pictures!

Starr Jaycee Park is a nice bit of greenery to visit when you want to take a break from the city…read more Tip: There's a play structure here for kids that looks to be a fun time whenever they want to climb something Over and above the play area for kids, there's a baseball/softball diamond and a large general purpose field here. There's also a football field. When you visit here, you'll find picnic tables and plenty of free parking.

We went to an outdoor Shakespeare play at this park. It was amazing! Beautiful large park, lots of…read moreparking, beautiful, tall trees.

Normandy Oaks Park is nature sanctuary inside the urban Royal Oak…read more Inside the park, there is wide paved path loop (around 1 mile) great for walking, running, biking, and skating. Along the path were plenty of wildflowers, which made for the perfect nature walk. However, I prefer to walk in the evenings since there aren't many shaded areas along the path. Lots of green infrastructure is embedded into this park like bioswales, an underground drainage system, and a retention pond to help manage stormwater. These naturally attract lots of wildlife. During my walks, I've seen turtles, frogs, ducks, and deer. To top it all off, Normandy Oaks Park has plenty of areas for play like a fenced in splash pad, soccer fields, and climbing play structure. The splash pad is open from 9 am - 9 pm Memorial Day to Labor Day. A bonus for parents: There are plenty of picnic tables and pavilion with a drinking fountain and restrooms near by. I can't wait to come back soon!

Disappointed in Normandy Oaks. I thought we were getting a 40 acre park but we got 20 acres of park…read moreand 20 acres of vacant field. The turf around the picnic shelter & splash pad is OK, the soccer fields started out good but are now disaster due to lack of maintenance. The rest of the mowed grass areas are very poor. The rest of the park they basically just stopped mowing the golf course. I was expecting a large elaborate playlot but didn't get one. One of the smallest playlots in the city. At the bottom of the sled hill is a tree which in good sledding conditions would be close enough for kids to hit. It should be removed.

Used to play softball here on an intramural team; park is still in great shape! We took a quick…read more walk this past weekend when it was chilly, and loved tucking in out of the wind, under this giant pine tree. What a beautiful tree! Definitely look forward to having a family gathering here this summer!

Our Real Estate Investors Group has met here a couple of times since the shutdown happened. We can…read moreget together outside and be safer than in an enclosed meeting room. As other reviewers have noted, Boulan Park offers a number of amenities such as tennis courts, baseball diamonds, volleyball, running tracks, along with facilities for gatherings like our group. There is plenty of parking for whatever you plan to do here. We were set up at one of the gazebos with pizza, subs, water, and soft drinks. Attendance was a bit light with 30-40 people but it was easy to spread out. We were busy and arrived late and the subs were gone but there still was enough pepperoni pizza left so we didn't leave hungry! Our group consists of real estate investors so naturally the discussions were focused on buying and selling properties. The facilities that we used was a nice covered gazebo on a concrete floor big enough to spread out with 15-20 picnic tables. Restrooms are located a short walk away but I didn't use them and can't comment on them. Even the weather was pleasant with a light breeze and sunshine, not sure if the park provided that for us. Overall a great and popular city park!

I had no idea this park even existed. There are so many parks here in the RO. This is next to the…read moreschool with a nice track. I have run on the track before. This walking trail is behind the park. There's a turnstile to get to the trails. We needed a walk after eating 3 tacos each at Condados and corn chips and salsa too. It's a nice little nature trail in here, a nice escape from the city. Wrong shoes for this trail. Oh well. The walking trail is more or less lined with downed tree trunks to guide you through the woods.

Enjoyed a wonderful walk with my son at this park on a cool Saturday. It's a bummer that the entry…read moreand exits are separate locations, makes going with little little kids maybe not as easy. Overall, we'll be back. There are well defined trails that weave in and out of each other. You can easily stay in there for an hour ish.

It's amazing how much they packed into this little park. Baseball, two sand volley ball courts,…read moretwo tennis courts, basketball and a very large play area for the kids. I wasn't here for anything specific, it was just a beautiful day. I didn't see this park added on yelp, so zero pictures. If you haven't seen my profile, pictures are my jam. So enjoy the shots I added for this park and yelp on people!!

I came here on Christmas day to fly my drone. I met up with a couple of buddies. It was such a…read morebeautiful day out. I like this park it is my second time coming. I have seen people walking their dogs here, and there is a little playground as well.

We walked to Memorial Park during the Woodward Dream Cruise and there were classic cars all around…read morethe park. I remember going to Memorial Park as a kid and it's always been a nice park with a great location. The park is well maintained and centrally located for all access.

Art Fair today and this weekend…read more Parking is mostly in the residential streets. The other lots are reserved for artists or full. Part of the park is under water from downpours recently. The art fair itself was quite lame and small. Was able to walk through within less than 10 minutes. I suppose it's an early preview to ABE over Labor Day. The memorial future plan for the park looks good and is coming along at least. Two food trucks and an ice truck and a band too.

This is a good sized park here in RO. Lots of spaces for kids to play at the playground. A really…read morenice tree lined area to walk around aimlessly and to get lost in your thoughts. A shelter and seating for a small picnic. Chess table for such aficionados, frisbee launch areas and open field areas for v-ballers too, two sets of poles are available, though you need to bring your own net and balls, of course. I enjoy getting some carry out at whichever spot in the RO or vicinity and taking it back to the park to have an impromptu picnic. This is the same park that usually hosts the Shakespeare in the park every year, except this year. It's most tranquil by the dense trees since there are less clusters of people in those parts. :) Come and get a much needed respite from the house and enjoy a bit of nature with a picnic at this park and a bit away from the playground area, if you want some quiet and peace. Maybe bring a blanket to lay on the ground and carve out your own ideal spot.