Railroad Park Foundation — Attraction in Birmingham

Railroad Park is really fantastic. It's a great place to run, walk or bike -- several trails loop the park and signage tells you how far you've gone depending on which trails you take. There are plenty of benches, covered tables, and lots of greenspace to hang out or have a picnic. Although lots of the space is in the open, a few places feel more tucked away and private.

The park has free wifi and free fitness classes. It's close to Good People Brewery, the Barons Baseball Field, B&A Warehouse, and the Light Rails tunnels. The railroad runs right by the park (hence the name), and the park also provides a great view of downtown Birmingham.

There are lots of extras in the park, too -- they often serve food and sometimes host food truck rallys. There's a small climbing wall for kids, some skater bowls for skateboarders and cyclists, and exercise equipment that's free for anyone to use.

It's safest to visit the park during daylight hours, but it's really an incredible place to have in downtown Birmingham, and it's worth a visit for...

This park is a breath of fresh air amid the hustle and bustle of busy downtown with its constant rushing pell mell to progress and its surplus of concrete and buidlings where people find it easy to forget the simple pleasure freely gained by merely saving a space to slow down and breathe....beautifully landscaped,i love how well it nestles into the space alloted for it, flowing from gorgeous wster features to wide open lawns,housing a workout area along with a walking trail,and theres even a mini skateboarding area! For rainy days or a calm and inviting place to study or do whatever,theres a large pavillion covered area borderjng small fishponds,and the entire park is well maintained and kept beautifully clean,showing the pride employees who get to work here so obviously and rightfully give this little treasure that brings happiness to all who...

I’ve been going to RR Park for as long as it’s existed. I have donated money to this park. Today I was laying in my hammock near the skate park next to the creek because I like the relaxing sound of the water. Reading a book, minding my own business. A security guard approached me and told me that “those things are not allowed in the park.” I was suspicious this was just some rule he made up since he didn’t even know what a hammock was called. I reviewed the park rules and no where does it say NO HAMMOCKS. Because that makes no sense at all. There’s no reason that should be a rule when people are laying on blankets in the grass. If their argument is that the straps could potentially harm the trees...dogs are digging up the mulch in the bushes so I guess dogs shouldn’t be allowed at the park either!!! See if RR park ever sees another cent from...