Best Parks in Birmingham

These lush gardens feature thousands of blooming flowers, themed zones, outdoor fountains, and winding pathways, with classes, tours, an art gallery, and events available.

The 19-acre Railroad Park Foundation, known as Birmingham's living room, is a natural oasis full of walking, a lake to sit around perfect for a picnic and serves up some spectacular sunset views.

If you've not had the time to visit the actual Statue of Liberty then no problem there's one in Birmingham that's 1/5th scale of the one in New York.

A lush and diverse landscape full of waterfalls and lakes about 20 miles south of Birmingham offering mountain biking, hiking, BMX course, cable skiing, boat rides, or horseback riding.

A large green space with a boating lake, mini golf, fun park rides, scenic paths, and spaces for sports.

A park with grasslands, wetlands, and woodlands, offering a dedicated viewing area for planes taking off and landing at Birmingham International Airport.

A green space in downtown Birmingham that hosts concerts, cultural events, and festivals, with paths, ponds, and playgrounds.

Located in the Birmingham Civil Rights District, this park features sculptures and monuments related to the Civil Rights Movement, including a memorial to the four girls killed in the bombing of the Baptist Church.

The botanic garden of the University of Birmingham, featuring interactive exhibits and a terraced tearoom.

19th-century gardens spread across 15 acres, home to countless species, perfectly preserved Victorian-era glass houses, a collection of bonsai trees, rare tropical birds and a Butterfly House.

A park offering scenic hiking trails and zip-lining adventures.