Railroad Park
A downtown city park beside the railroad, with grassy slopes, water features and paths facing the skyline, where you can watch freight trains pass.
Railroad Park opened in 2010 on converted former industrial land. It covers about 7.7 hectares and has an artificial lake, wetlands, a running track and open lawns. Freight trains occasionally pass on the elevated railway to the north. In summer it often hosts concerts, yoga sessions and movie nights. The south side borders a minor league baseball ballpark area. Admission is free, and there are restaurants and craft beer bars nearby.
Opening hours
About 06:00–23:00
Nearby sights
- Alabama Theatre
- McWane Science Center
- A.G. Gaston Motel – Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
- Kelly Ingram Park
- Carver Theatre – Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame
- Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
- 16th Street Baptist Church
- Birmingham Museum of Art