This is a really clean park . I came here for the farmers market, which is every Thursday from 1-5…read more There were only two vendors but each vendor had a nice supply of fresh veggies & fruit. I purchased some okra , heirloom tomatoes, fresh jalapeños and red onion. The prices were very reasonable. Social distancing and masks were required. Great farmers market ! They were even offering rides to and from the market for patrons.

I love coming here sometimes just to decompress. The track is great for a nice slow or brisk walk…read more It's easily accessible too. This park and its grounds are always clean. I am not sure of the exact size of the track but this is a great spot for a nice workout. Kid play area is available as well.

Great place to take the kids to play! Great place to walk & exercise! The splash pad is a great…read morebonus! Very clean & well kept !

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 love to bring my kids and tubes to Turkey Creek Nature Preserve because they have an entire…read morenatural lazy river with a natural waterslide too. When I have grandkids, I'll be sure to bring them each summer. Sincerely, Christophe.

Oh my!!! I stumbled across a great hiking, swimming, relaxing and gathering spot. It's not far off…read morethe highway but tucked in enough to explore some great hiking trails. Alabama really does hold a lot of natural beauty. You kind find spots of tranquility or if you bring the kids, there's plenty of adventure for them. Pets are welcome. I will definitely be back!

I normally don't do outdoor activities unless it's during a certain time of the year when it's…read morecooler, but I ended up taking a hike around the lake. The walking trail is pretty decent which has you going in different directions depending on which part you want to start off with. Certain areas are closed off because of construction, but you still can get a good walk in. I would advise everyone to watch your step because the main starting trail has a lot of poop I'm sure you don't want getting on your shoes.

My first time coming to Cosby Lake was recently to join a group of ladies on a walk. It is really…read moreeasy to locate and there is easy access for parking. It was a cloudy, overcast day so we didn't get a chance walk as much as scheduled. I really enjoyed the scenery and the ease of the trail we were on. Beware of the territorial geese that reside here. They DO NOT play!!! This is an ideal spot for fishing. I can't wait to return to Cosby Lake!

I really love coming here for a walk or a jog. Sometimes I bring my pup with me and she seems to…read moreenjoy it too. Most people who bring their dogs here have well trained dogs. Unlike other nearby parks, I don't have to worry about if I'm approaching an aggressive or unsocialized dog along the path.

I didn't take many pics here but I really enjoyed this park! It's beautiful and easy to navigate…read more So many pretty views and things to do! The walking trail is easy. We had a nice time here. Can't wait to return!

East Lake Park has the potential to be a nice Park, but (at least on the morning that I was here),…read moreit seemed unattended and could use a bit of cleaning and upkeep. There were overturned garbage cans and trash strewn about. Maybe it was just from an event or something. Still, again, it is a nice enough park and I enjoyed walking around the lake.

With some improvements, this could be a really nice park. It is a place that I had not even known…read moreabout in the past. But when they provided an opportunity for kids to come get and fly a kite over spring break, we jumped at the chance. The side of the park we were on just had street parking or you could park further away at the community center. We opted for the street. The park itself seems like it could really use some updated. I bet when this park first opened, it was amazing. But years of wear and tear are inevitable. And at some point, a large overhaul is in order. The lake was really cool and my kids enjoyed seeing the ducks. I had no idea we had a lake like this with a park in the city. Overall a really cool park that really needs updates. That leaves it A-ok in my Yelp book.

The 3.4 mile Rails to Trails greenway is definitely one of most enjoyable trails I've trained on…read more You can easily start this trail at Black Creek Park (or cut off .4 miles and start at Fultondale's Bark Park), both with plenty of parking and bathroom facilities. The trail was completed as part of a city project, turning an old rail bed, from which the ties and rails have been pulled up, into a fully operational walking/running/biking and hiking trail, which leads to a flat, albeit curvy trail. Also, be aware of the ravines, if you're not a strong biker or have a fear of heights, this might not be the path for you. If you went over the edge of this trail, you wouldn't be unscathed. But, on the plus side, it is an absolutely beautiful path, gravel and running all along Black Creek. Mostly shaded with large trees and rock walls throughout. The trail is dog friendly, and although you won't find doggie bags, you will find trashcans at every .5 mile. Also, you'll find mile markers every 1/2 mile as well as benches (and even an old blue shed at mile 1.5). The trail has no accessibility once you're past the Bark Park and no bathrooms or water fountains. I ran all the way to Shady Grove Road, which was .4 miles past the last mile marker (mile 3). When you reach the end, there's no signage and only a tiny area that has been cleared for parking. You could access the trail from here as well, but you'd have to know where it is to find it. I did notice that A "trail" continues on the other side of Shady Grove Road, but it's dirt path and technically isn't part of the Rails to Trails path. Maybe the city will continue to improve upon this in the future? Regardless, this is a very pleasant trail: gravel, miles labeled, safe, mostly shaded and with bathroom facilities at the start.