Attended a rotary trail party in April 2025. There was live music, great food, and drinks from…read moredifferent local vendors. The trail is really great place to walk or run to view a beautiful scenery.

Rotary Trail is a wonderful path in downtown Birmingham, Alabama that brings a serene place and a…read moreplace to communicate with nature in the middle of the asphalt and steel of a modern city. This place is a genuine oasis in the middle of the city and I was amazed at how easily the weight of stress from my soul and removed any heaviness of my heart. Rotary Trail is an amazing place and is just another great piece of the puzzle that is Birmingham, Alabama. We need places like Rotary Trail, places to gather in respite and recreation. This is an absolutely wonderful place and just another reason that Birmingham, Alabama is one of my favorite cities in the United States. I will give Rotary Trail five stars and I will definitely give it my strongest recommendation. If you are in the Birmingham, Alabama area, go check this out.

Beautiful park but running is not authorized here. Check their website. It is considered a walking…read morepark and they will ask you to stop running if they see you. The trail is natural and there are a lot of people walking that you can run into.

one of my favorite parks great for runs and very well maintained and beautiful park. mon thru…read morethurs, you can bring your pup so i take mac those days. its really cool to visit this place during different seasons too. been going here for some time even before i had mac. it's a gem!

Very nice area to go for a walk. I came here to pass the time away while my daughter was at dance…read morepractice. I had planned on only walking for 30 minutes, but that turned into an hour. Great place to bring your dog or children.

In the downtown area ,a very nice place to spend awhile.It has walking trails,a…read moreplayground,volleyball courts,and a skate board park.There are bathrooms,a convenience store and food trucks.All of this in the shade underneath the interstate.Also it has hotels and restaurants nearby .There is security on side by sides .If you are looking to get in a gentle stroll ,check out City Walk .Check out the next The Working Man Review.

Well well well. Finally made it to the Vulcan walking trail. This trail did not disappoint. I was…read moresurprised at the number of people on the trail, but all seemed pleasant. I thought that it was interesting that the apartments below the trail had stairs leading up to the trail. Nice benefit to living in the area. I noticed a few of the residents heading up and down the trail with their dogs. Yes, this is a pet friendly trail with waste bins along the trail. The trail seems well maintained without being manicured. The overgrowth of brush is seen along the path without impeding the trail. The views over the city is great when walking, running or walking is nice. Great trail for bike riding, leisurely walks or increased cardio workouts. Bring your kids, pets and or family to capture some city views and get in a good workout. I will be back, definitely wearing a hat! The sun is bright up there!!

I'm a recent transplant to Alabama and have been wanting to check out the Vulcan Trail. It's paved…read moreand flat (or at least the one mile i walked up and back was). I saw several people walking along, a couple joggers and one person with a dog. Everyone was polite and respectful. I did have a gentleman stop and warn me about a man that was up the trail a bit that could potentially be troublesome or make me uneasy. I really appreciated him warning me and telling me to be safe. Aside from that, I had no concerns walking the trail alone. I took in all the beautiful city views and the random flowers along the way. I do wish it was kept up a bit better, however. There are downed trees that have been cut but not cleared, a trash can fallen over, etc It's a great place to get some movement in and take in the views!

I have always been a big fan of Lakeshore Trail since my now 20+ year olds were little. The trail…read moreis long and paved and perfect for bikers, walkers, and families with young kids. Shades Creek runs along the side of the trail, so it is pretty. Along the way, there are plenty of entrances and parking lots, but because of the large, beautiful trees, the concrete and asphalt are hidden from the trail, and there is a lot of shade. My only wish is that, because of the distance of the trail, that they would put a few port a potties along the way.

I come out here a lot!! It is very shaded and the miles were marked to help you keep up! As a…read morewoman, I feel completely safe coming out here alone. There are always lots of people out! If you are looking for a safe, long walking trial then this is it!

I'm always looking for places to walk my dog & this trail is one of my favs!! Love the new trail…read moreadded that was added last year. You see joggers, walkers, bike riders and all dogs are leashed and I've never encountered a dog that wasn't friendly. It's the perfect place to visit when the weather is nice!! Fyi- if it rains, just know the newer trail doesn't get as muddy as the older trail.

This is one of my favorite places to walk in Birmingham. It's conveniently located in Homewood near…read moreSamford/Brookwood Mall/Homewood High School. I love going to the trail because it's paved and the majority of it is shaded. There are always a good number of people using the trail (either walking, running, riding bikes, sitting on the benches, etc.), but it's never insanely crowded. I don't feel unsafe if I go walking by myself either. The streams that run along the trail give it a relaxing feel as well. The trail runs parallel to Lakeshore Parkway, but I never really hear much traffic while I'm there. Definitely check this place out if dirt trails and/or hills are not your thing!

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.

Nice park within a neighborhood! The city recently made updates to it and it really helped make the…read morepark more appealing. I should try to come here more often!

For a neighborhood playground, this is really nice. It's not very big but there is a small kids…read moresection and a bigger kids section. There is also a short walking trail you could walk around while the kids play. The only bad thing is that it is not fenced. Fortunately the road nearby aren't busy.