Barnum Park — Attraction in Birmingham

This park is a lot to offer for those with children and adults who are just looking to have a nice afternoon. There is a place structure that is good for both young children, but maybe not enough to keep an upper elementary school child engaged for long. There is enough room to run around, to do personal exercise, and has convenient parking. There are also tables to sit at to enjoy a nice lunch in the park. My only concern is the play area is not that big, so you might be better served if you're bringing a large group of people or you're worried about social distancing by going to a larger local park like Beverly or even Pierce School...

Small quiet park that's not super busy in the evenings. Perfect for younger children but may be boring for kids older than 8 or so. There is two regular swings and two baby swings. An interactive stem type play structure, sand pit, teeter-tawter, and smaller plastic climb up and slide. Altogether it was perfect for what we needed it for. To pass time constructively while a sibling was at the Y nearby. I did see walking trails, not sure where they lead. There is also a gazebo a ways away from the playground that looked like a peaceful place to sit and...

A wonderful park close to the heart of Birmingham. Great for kids, thanks to the sandbox and the playground. There is also a large field where you can play soccer, and a baseball field. Tables are also available, of you want to have a snack or a picnic. A portapotty is available by the parking lot at the south side...