Entries Tagged as 'Parks'

Glen Iris Neighborhood Considers Skatepark

May 7th, 2013 · Comments Off · Parks

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Hope for a skatepark in Birmingham, AL springs eternal as representatives from interested parties make a presentation before the Glen Iris neighborhood association on May 6.Next steps? They include answering questions raised during said meeting.

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Help clean up George Ward Park on April 27

April 26th, 2013 · Comments Off · Parks

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Saturday, April 27, will bring together volunteers to help clean up George Ward Park. It’s a great way to do your part as National Volunteer Week ends for 2013 – provided the rain holds off for just a little while…

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The road may be closed, but Railroad Park is not

April 5th, 2013 · Comments Off · Parks, transportation

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You’re not going to let the closing of 1st Avenue South between 14th and 18th Streets for repaving keep you from enjoying two incredible events this weekend at Railroad Park, are you? We didn’t think so – especially since there are quite a few parking alternatives available.

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Fountain Heights’ new rec center well underway

May 14th, 2012 · Comments Off · Parks, The City

New Fountain Heights rec center under construction

Folks heading northbound on I-65 in recent months have seen a new, larger recreation center rise in Birmingham’s Fountain Heights neighborhood. At least you now know that’s what you’re looking at (and you can see the 861 pages of construction documents too).

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The greenway system formerly known as Our One Mile…

February 21st, 2012 · Comments Off · Parks, transportation

Greenwood Park in progress

The public announcement of what’s arguably one of the biggest potential game-changers insofar as quality of life is concerned in metro Birmingham is scheduled for Tuesday evening. The greenway master plan will be unveiled, as well as the name for the network – and the name of the person who came up with it.

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Random Shots: The sign goes up at Avondale Park

December 20th, 2011 · Comments Off · Parks, Random Shots

Avondale Park sign goes up

Folks who live over on Birmingham’s east side who drive along the edge of Avondale Park will have one more reason to slow down and take notice – with one more reason still slated to arrive soon…

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Ruffner Treetop Visitors Center earns LEED Gold

June 21st, 2011 · Comments Off · Parks

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Ruffner Mountain celebrates receiving LEED Gold status even as it waits to hear if it will receive any funding in this year’s city budget from Birmingham, AL.

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Stocking East Lake for a rodeo this weekend

June 1st, 2011 · Comments Off · Parks

Stocking East Lake for 2011 Fishing Rodeo

It’s almost time for Birmingham’s 14th annual Fishing Rodeo meaning it’s time to stock East Lake with a few thousand pounds of fish.

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