About
With 19 acres of green space in the middle of downtown Birmingham, including nine acres of open lawn, Railroad Park is the ideal place to have a little lunch, throw a little Frisbee, take a little jog.
Over 600 trees are planted onsite: a mixture of hardwoods, evergreens, and flowering trees. There are 50 Princeton elms, alone. The luxurious landscaping is punctuated with masses of annual, biennial and perennial flowers, making this oasis not only lovely, but a cool escape in the center of a bustling urban environment.
Many of the walls and seating areas are constructed from bricks and objects unearthed on the site when Railroad Park construction began. Re-used and recycled objects including hand cast bricks and original cobblestone can be found throughout the park.
Railroad Park is 30% water, with a beautiful lake, a stunning rain curtain, a bio-filtration wetlands area and ponds & streams everywhere. These many water features are irrigated by onsite wells.
In addition to the paths that wind throughout Railroad Park, the Rail Trail extends the length of the park, perfect for runners and walkers. At its highest point it affords breathtaking city views. The outer loop around the Park is just under 3/4 of a mile.
Railroad Park is open 7am-11pm daily. Railroad Park is monitored around the clock by a state-of-the-art security system and by rangers on patrol. Get driving directions to Railroad Park.
AMENITIES
- The 17th Street Plaza is large and partially covered and houses the ranger station, the Railroad Park office, restrooms and the Railroad Park Dining Car.
- Free WiFi is available throughout Railroad Park.
- Two age-appropriate play areas filled with modern playground equipment and a climbing dome invite toddlers and children to play as trains pass nearby.
- A skate park keeps some of our young visitors entertained while the more faint of heart observing the action from benches.
- Outdoor gym equipment in the style of Muscle Beach in California offers additional opportunities for good fitness in the middle of the city.
Sweeping lawns, picturesque streams and the Birmingham skyline make Railroad Park a prime spot for memorable events of all kinds, such as weddings, class reunions, or family reunions. Contact us for more information on Railroad Park facility rental and to get on the calendar for private events.
PARK RULES
THE PARK IS OPEN DAILY FROM 7A.M. TO 11:00P.M.
- PETS WELCOME; UNDER CONTROL OF OWNER. PETS MUST BE ON A LEASH AT ALL TIMES.
- PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR PETS
- PLEASE DO NOT PICK THE FLOWERS
- NO LITTERING, GRAFFITTI, STICKERS OR SIDEWALK CHALK
- NO SMOKING
- NO WADING, JUMPING, SWIMMING OR FISHING IN THE LAKES AND PONDS
- NO ROCK THROWING
- NO VEHICLES
- NO LYING ON BENCHES
- NO PLACEMENT OF STAKES, POSTS OR SIGNS
- NO PANHANDLING
- NO ILLEGAL DRUGS
- NO FIREARMS OR WEAPONS
- NO FEEDING THE PIGEONS
- NO BARBECUE GRILLS
- ALCOHOL IS ALLOWED IN DESIGNATED AREAS ONLY, WHEN PURCHASED FROM PARK VENDORS OR AS PROVIDED FOR SPECIAL EVENTS
- SKATEBOARDING ALLOWED IN DESIGNATED AREAS ONLY
- CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 16 SHOULD BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES ON THE PROPERTY
- RAILROAD PARK IS MONITORED 24-HOURS A DAY, 7-DAYS A WEEK
Free parking is available along the outer perimeters of the Park along 1st Avenue South. Please refrain from parking in the spaces allotted for the various local businesses that operate along 1st Avenue South unless you are attending those venues. Violators may be subject to tickets or towing. Park patrons are free to use Parking Lot D located on 18th Street and 1st Avenue South at a cost of $2.00. For more information concerning Parking Lot D contact the Birmingham Parking Authority.
