Birmingham's Railroad Park
Birmingham's Railroad Park
4.5
7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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4.5
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Luis E. Pineda Jr.
1 contribution
Jun 2022
I loved this park. I drove by it during the day and I didn't think about it much. I'm not from the area but it seemed to be in the not best part of town. I went later in the evening with my mother to go for a walk and we loved it. It is very large and there was a great amount of people doing all sorts of things. Lots of people having fun with their friends. The park lights up at night in a great manner that makes it all very beautiful.
Written July 18, 2022
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grannyaka
Chester, VA31 contributions
Dec 2021 • Family
Beginning the tour was 3 plus aisle of reading. This part could have been done better. Once you entered the immersive room it was fantastic. There were a few benches. My thouyis this could have been done in a theater setting or IMAX. Would recommend.
Written December 3, 2021
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JackandMaddie
Texas133 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
My husband and I would walk over here from the hospital regularly. It is very close to Ronald McDonald house also. It is a nice, clean and large park. People have picnics and take walks and runs around it. There is a little deli and some tables to eat at, also lots of benches to sit on. We really liked this park. There is a coffee shop and a smoothie place right across from it. We were very impressed with how nice this park was and how Birmingham is revitalizing its older areas. I would recommended visiting this park just for a chance to be outside and enjoy the sunshine and to get away from the hospital for a while.
Written March 14, 2017
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ktidefan16
398 contributions
Jan 2015
I'm just being honest, I live in Birmingham and I would like to see all people kept safe. Check out Veterans Park, it's next to Jeff State Community College. There are soooo many other safer choices.
Written April 22, 2015
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BillinDothan
Dothan, AL49 contributions
Mar 2012
dangerouns area. robberies and thugs hanging out day and night. increased police presence according to Bham News. scary place day or night. hate to imagine the Barons moving next door. more people to shoot and rob coming to the games.
Written May 3, 2012
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becca p
Birmingham, AL12 contributions
Apr 2012
I thought I was going to be mugged at any second. Did not feel safe. Will not go back.
Written April 17, 2012
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Julia T
Birmingham, AL102 contributions
Apr 2014 • Business
We stoppped by Railroad Park after a Barons baseball game recently. There were people everywhere and LOTS of police telling rowdy kids to get out of there. I did NOT feel safe at all. We definitely won't be going back!!
Written April 16, 2014
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travellin-kathryn
Bangkok, Thailand45 contributions
Jun 2012 • Solo
The folks who have commented that this place as scary or filled with 'thugs' probably aren't comfortable with brushing shoulders with people outside their race. If you can handle a vibrant, multi-ethnic, and multi-cultural experience, then you'll love it here.
This place is a phenomenal asset to Birmingham, a wonderful hangout spot, and a true park for all. I recommend bringing a blanket and a picnic (or snack) and enjoying the people watching and cityscape. A favorite activity here are their free evening fitness classes... Thursday night yoga is the bomb.
This place is a phenomenal asset to Birmingham, a wonderful hangout spot, and a true park for all. I recommend bringing a blanket and a picnic (or snack) and enjoying the people watching and cityscape. A favorite activity here are their free evening fitness classes... Thursday night yoga is the bomb.
Written June 20, 2012
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M-1950-R
Birmingham, AL41 contributions
Aug 2019
I confess my bias up front. I worked downtown all my life, and I watched this park come to life from what seemed to be a worthless and worn out piece of land. When I was working, the park became a place to relax at lunch time. Now it is a place to walk and enjoy events on weekends and throughout the year. What will you find? Depends on how much time you want to spend and whether you are walking, riding a bicycle with your kids or just sitting under a tree. Now the whole area around the park is full of places to eat and walk, including the nearby Rotary trail, or pick up a rental bike to explore. Check it out if you are downtown for a baseball game or event at Regions Field across the street.
Written September 8, 2019
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elizabeast
Birmingham, AL100 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
Thugs with explosives everywhere! I don’t mean a couple of bottle rockets- I mean the kind that blow people’s hands off! No security and police response was pathetic- only 2 officers came for hundreds of Park goers under siege. Imagine firecrackers being set off under small children’s chairs? Gangs of 50+ young thugs running and staring real fires in landscaping everywhere to point the park had to be closed down before prof. fireworks show began. Sad! Dangerous! Hopeless Birmingham.
Written July 5, 2019
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Hi, Aaron. It is open and dimly lit, but I would be very uneasy around there at night. There is a ballpark and great brewery right around there, so the area will be full of people, but very few will be hanging out in railroad park. It is patrolled by security, but I would still feel uncomfortable there at dark.
Written February 11, 2017
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