Not only do they have a wide range of scuba certification classes, but they rent paddle boards as…read morewell! The water is bright blue and absolutely beautiful, it's such a great place to learn how to paddle board (no waves, no current). The rentals are fairly reasonably priced (~$15/hr) but you can also bring your own and just pay the usage fee (~$6). The dock is well maintained and so are the paddle boards, the owner/staff are incredibly nice and welcoming. Note that they're only open on Saturday's and Sunday's. Can't wait to come back and one day get scuba certified here!

Came here with my friend on Saturday (mid-morning) to paddle boat. It was our first time attempting…read moreto do so and also at this site (never would have expected to find this quarry in the middle of an industrial area). We rented our paddleboards for $15/hr and went right for it. They also have life vests available to borrow if you need. Kayaks were also available for rental as well as diving gear etc. This is a well run, organized and very pretty diving area, would definitely recommend for an outdoor adventure!

I love fishing at Lake Purdy. All you need is your fishing gear and fishing license. There's no…read morefee to fish but they do sell bait and all types of fishing supplies. The lake is huge and can be accessed from many places with a lot of bank fishing options as well as boat rentals. Don't forget your fishing license if you're 16 or older. Last time I went fishing here a game warden checked my license so make sure to have one if you go!

Today is Alabama's Free Fishing Day. Worked out for me since I allowed my license to expire…read more Saltwater fishing would have been must more enjoyable to take advantage of this morning, but I still had a good in the wee hours. Got lucky pretty quickly which was good because the humidity and heat was ridiculous even at 6a. lol

Parking is a bit tight, but other than that it's a great place for a walk or to bring your kids to…read moreplay and hangout.

The park is pretty and is nice to take a walk after going to Urban Suburban or aftr having a bite…read moreat the Filing Station. It is nice that they have a city pool there too.

Pinson Park is a great option for enjoying outside activities! They have a great splash pad,…read moreplayground, walking trailing and even disc golf available. They also have a party room available for rental. The park is clean and well maintain. The city usually offer some great activities here as well. We spend a lot of time here and always enjoy it.

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.

Definitely a beautiful park for a walk with nature or to enjoy playing outside for the littles…read more Theres honestly something for everyone. It's nestled inside a quiet neighborhood. It has a few trails and lots of parking. The playground isn't covered is something to keep in mind when the sun's out, but beautiful nonetheless.

I went for the first time the other day! It was such a good experience! If you are in the area and…read moreare looking for a quiet place to relax, walk, take a call, walk your dog, etc definitely stop by. Parking is free. They have 2 mini trails. Everything is well kept!! PICK up trash, they have cameras so they know who is littering and can tell what car you drive etc.

The Fultondale Children's Park is a great spot for families! The large grounds features a fenced in…read moreplayground and pavilion area as well as a grassy area with swings and statues of animals. Restrooms and additional picnic tables are available as well, but make sure you have a permit before having a party at the tables (call 205-281-7950 for permits) and note you are NOT allowed to have birthday parties under the pavilion per city ordinances. The Children's Park is located across the parking lot from the Fultondale Bark Park and you can also reach the Rails to Trails, 3.4 mile, running path from the park (note, it's a 3 mile trail if you start from The Children's Park and run left, take the path on the right and you're .4 miles from Black Creek Park). If you're looking to lengthen your run, the park itself has a gravel trail that runs the perimeters. If you take the path surrounding the park, you'll also meet up with Black Creek, there are a handful of benches to lounge on as your enjoy the sound of running water. This park has plenty of open spaces if you're looking to run around, lots of trees and plenty of parking. Two things to note: the front gate of the playground is regularly broken, so much so that it will not open enough to get a stroller or wheel chair through. There are two side gates you can use. Also, the park shoulders Stouts Road, which can have very high traffic, and only has a farm fence stopping children from running into the street. Definitely use caution if you have wandering little ones. Otherwise, look for the statues of the giraffe, fish, elephant, hippo and more and have a great time!

Great place ! The trail was confusing and got lost. I follow the trail and end up on a dead in…read more Other than that love the statues!

I travel to Alabama quite frequently for business and I have to say that it is my humble opinion…read morethat the great state of Alabama has the best parks in the southeastern United States. Black Creek Park is another great park in the state of Alabama. Black Creek Park has a couple of baseball fields, a few pavilions (that also have ceiling fans), a nice walking path, adequate parking and more. I came here for a walk after dinner and I truly enjoyed my time at Black Creek Park. If you are in the area, go check it out.

We come here to ride our bikes on the trail. Nice parking area with baseball fields. We park here…read moreand get on the trail. Down and back is about 11 miles. Well tended. We've gone on the weekend and have passed others on the trail biking, walking, and running. My hope is they will finish the trail like it shows on the map. That would be really nice.

I walk here sometimes when I need to keep it simple. The park itself is nice, with a restoom,…read moreplayground, benches, and tasty ice cream shop across the street. The sidewalk circles the park so it's not the place to go if you want to be secluded or take in views during your stroll. I was with my walking club one evening and we definitely appreciated all the streetlamps as well.

Middle of the day on a Friday and there aren't many people here. A few people with kids and a few…read moreout walking/running. This park is pretty nice though, I would anticipate that the weekend they could be pretty packed! Play equipment for kids, pool (great slides), disk golf, ball fields, etc. The place is well manicured (grass/plants) and it looks like they take great pride in this location. I would recommend this place to anyone!