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5 Great Parks and Playgrounds in North Birmingham, AL

Parks and playgrounds we love in North Birmingham!

By Skye Vaillancourt December 18, 2020

We are lucky in North Birmingham to have so many great playgrounds and parks to explore. From swings to slides, to climbing walls and water features, North Birmingham's parks and playgrounds keep my kids active, are a great place to meet old friends (and make new friends), and they're FREE!

I often get asked what our favorite playgrounds are, so I thought I'd share here with you my family's picks for our top five playgrounds and parks to visit in North Birmingham

Locations are listed alphabetically:



Celebration Park

2191 Fieldstown Road

Gardendale, AL 35071

What we love about Celebration Park: 

Celebration Park in Gardendale near North Birmingham, AL is spacious enough for your kids to run around! Celebration Park is home to a very colorful playground perfect for younger children, and in the hotter months, their unique Splash Pad area is much loved.

Amenities at Celebration Park: 


  • Splash Pad area
  • Picnic tables
  • Pavilion rentals
  • Wheelchair accessible




Crestline Tot Lot

3781 W Jackson Blvd

Birmingham, AL 35213

What we love about Crestline Tot Lot: 

Crestline Tot Lot in North Birmingham, AL is located in the Crestline Village area of town. It's surrounded in lush greenery and a fence, making it ultra safe for kids to play! This park is geared more towards younger kids.

Amenities at Crestline Tot Lot: 


  • Fenced play area
  • Young children play equipment
  • Picnic tables
  • Pavilion




Masonic Park

50 Park Place

Trussville, AL 35173

What we love about Masonic Park: 

Located behind the Trussville Public Library, the Masonic Park is a recently renovated, fenced-in playground. Masonic Park is great because it features separate play areas for different age groups!

Amenities at Masonic Park: 


  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Library
  • Pavilion
  • City pool




Overton Park

3020 Overton Road

Mountain Brook, AL 35223

What we love about Overton Park: 

Overton Park in Mountain Brook, AL has something for everyone! Overton Park features a huge playground, a brick walking path, a pavilion and greenery perfect for picnics, and tennis and basketball courts! It's easy to spend a whole day there!

Amenities at Overton Park: 


  • Unisex bathrooms
  • Basketball court
  • Tennis court
  • Pavilion




Railroad Park

1600 1st Avenue South

Birmingham, AL 35233

What we love about Railroad Park: 

At 19 acres of land, Railroad Park in Birmingham, AL is massive. Railroad Park features two playground areas, a skate area, a lake, and many walking trails--there's something for everyone! 

Amenities at Railroad Park: 


  • Bathrooms
  • Rain curtain
  • Skate park
  • Outdoor gym equipment


Hope this list of top five playgrounds and parks in the North Birmingham, AL area helps you find -- or rediscover! -- some fun places for your family to explore. Now get those kids out to play!