birmingham's railroad park

I1431KIchrism

Park was clean and looked to be well-maintained. I didn't experience any unwanted issues nor feel unsafe, though I was there in the middle of the afternoon. Enjoyed the views of the city from here!

megart

Loved this spot. I'd heard about it and wanted to check it out for myself while in town. I can see it serving the revitalized downtown population for years. Very similar vibe to the high line in NYC.

BurrB_13

A beautiful park with a great view and plenty of activities! I love to go there, especially during the summer time. You can catch a concert, a movie, just about anything.

LaLaAtl

It's a really well done park! It is a little small but, very nice place to take a walk or take a yoga class.

350andya

A beautiful example of what a city can do when they put their minds to it. Changes in topography abound and make every scene different. You will not be disappointed!!

mrsmjones01

We love going to this park when the weather is good. Lots of room to spread out, ride bikes, play ball, have picnics, walk, lay out, just whatever you in the mood for. The food they sale out there is overpriced, but sometimes the food trucks setup around the park and the food is good.

dpw134

This is a nice park developed for the city capable of holding small concerts and events. It features a small trail and some landscaped nature. It's a great place to spend a sunny afternoon.

NicoleS533

Loved seeing this side of Birmingham! Such a pretty park, and tons of people exercising and picnicking with families. We loved watching the HUGE koi swim in the pond. Pretty landscape!

portland_traveler21

I was visiting Birmingham for a week in February and the weather had been cold and a bit damp at times, but on a Sunday afternoon, the weather cleared and I spent several hours walking around the park. There is free wi-fi (!), on the day I was there, there were many carts selling ice cream an other goodies. Families were playing together, friends walking around, it was the first warm day since winter so lots of people were hanging out around the water feature. Lots of women friends doing power walking and all-in-all a great feeling. The kids were having a great time in all the areas that are supplied with play spaces. A great way to spend a sunny afternoon with friends!

andersonh949

Railroad Park features a very large green space, surrounded by walking trail. There are play areas for kids and a gym-like area. What makes the park so popular is the surroundings as well. Birmingham Light Rails at each end next to the train tracks (North) and the Barons stadium to the South end. This gives you a great view of the city and provides a refreshing modern industrial design.RRP is a great place to walk around and enjoy time with friends or family, either before a Barons game, during the concerts in the summer months, or even taking a quick jog around the park.

jamesbG6308IB

This is a great park for visitors to get some exercise in when visiting Birmingham. The large loop around the park is approximately 3/4 of a mile, so it is practical and convenient. There are a couple of other path options as well. A very nice place with plenty of family activity!

Doody1021

Great place for a lunchtime walk, or a concert, or just playing frisbee with the kids. A bit of green surrounded by the city.

SadieRex

My friends and I love going to Railroad Park, especially with our dogs and my 13 month old. We love to walk around, the baby is finally getting big enough to really play on the playground and the dogs have a great time sniffing around. It's a beautiful park and I always get amazing photos there. However, I won't go back on Sundays anymore (at least not for awhile) as we went two different times and there were large crowds of questionable looking people and both times the park got shut down while we were there and everyone was kicked out. The second time I even witnessed a fight as we were leaving. Every other visit I've had has been fantastic and they may have gotten whatever the issue was under control, but I love the park the other days.

755beckyh

To me, it's just an average looking grassy area with no charm. There is a track and a pavilion and maybe a few small trees but Birmingham is so beautiful as a city and this place does not depict the true beauty of the city.

RW_Adair

Birmingham did a wonderful job with the creation of Railroad Park, a natural area in the midst of the downtown area. Most days, you'll see children playing and folks exercising, throwing a Frisbee and having a good time. They have concerts and other special events here from time to time. If you're looking for the "outdoors" in the city, this is your spot.