This is a great activity to do with your family right before the 4th of July. Every the city of…read moreVestavia opens up their pool for free swimming. They have plenty of vendors and free snacks/items. They do have concessions to purchase. Towards the end of the night they have a live concert and fireworks. Parking can be a headache but they do have shuttles running constantly from different areas. They do provide a map of where to park and the shuttle pickups and drop offs.

Because my kids are athletes, I'm here quite a bit. I had the pleasure of sitting up in the boxes…read moreand they were nice. There's adequate seating, enough bathrooms, and the concessions are decent. The parking lot lines are not great, but I believe they're working on that soon. I know I'll be back here soon.

It's a crying shame that the park does not accept cash for payment. My family turned around and…read moredidn't attend the games. So, maybe in the near future like next year bring back cash for acceptable payments, or your attendance numbers will go downhill.

I visited Oak Mountain State Park as part of the Mammoth March Hike, fully aware it was going to be…read morea major undertaking--but it still managed to shock me. The steep climbs up and down the mountain were incredibly challenging. At one point, I even slipped and slid down part of the trail but thankfully managed to do so gracefully without hurting myself. Being from Florida, I was definitely not accustomed to the elevation gain I was about to face. There were plenty of moments throughout the hike where I questioned why I signed up for this challenge, but pushing through and ultimately finishing made it all worth it. Having the bragging rights to say I conquered this terrain feels incredibly rewarding. That day, I didn't notice much floral life, and most of the critters seemed to be hiding--likely due to the large number of people participating in the hike. That said, I was still lucky enough to spot a rattlesnake and a black racer, which made the experience even more memorable. There were a few noteworthy areas worth stopping for, including an open area near a dam‑like structure and several peaceful river and creek spots along the route. While the park is absolutely massive and I know there was so much left unexplored, the 23 miles I trekked over 9 hours was more than enough for one day. If I find myself back in the area, I might just dare to return and explore some of the parts of the park I didn't get to see. Truly a beautiful park and an incredible asset for those who live nearby and get to enjoy it regularly.

Beautiful park! Great Lake for swimming and the trails are extraordinary for biking or trail…read morerunning. We were so impressed and really enjoyed our time in the park

Yes I know the answer is not right person to be a little bit like me but you have to go back OR…read more Brittany is a good girl IN a good girl but I'm just going through it is the best way she can get it all but I think it would make you happy for the rest you can be happy for the next day or two weeks before the holidays or something else or a lot of the year

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Yes nice place to take a walk or stand on the bridge and look over the city or just get a blanket…read moreand layout

This is a beautiful park in downtown Birmingham. I've been to several events here-concerts,…read morefestivals, nonprofit walks, and just for my walking pleasure. Years ago, I brought my students here on a field trip. There are healthy eating classes and workout classes offered in the warmer months. Check their FB page or website for exact times and dates. One of the coolest parts of this park is watching the trains go by. It's not called Railroad Park for no reason, lol. Parking can be tricky when there's an event being held here. But that's no fault of the park itself. There's nothing like a peaceful walk in the park and this park is the perfect place to do just that. Come visit!

Shelton's Fireworks in Alabama is the Disneyland of pyrotechnics! This place is MASSIVE with enough…read morevariety to make your head spin faster than a Catherine wheel. The staff are everywhere, ready to help--probably because they know you might need a loan after checking out those prices! Seriously, some packages cost more than a family vacation. As a newbie, I felt a bit like a firecracker in a fireworks store--overwhelmed! Maybe next time I'll stick to the grocery store variety packs and save my wallet from going up in smoke!

Shopping for fireworks at Shelton is one of the highlights of my year and has been for years. Love…read morethis place and the staff is always very helpful.

Ninja Fireworks has the best customer service, great products and even better prices. The employees…read moreare so friendly and know how to help the customers select the best fireworks for their show. Definitely will buy from them every time.