Avondale Park: A Historic Green Oasis
Discover a historic urban oasis in Birmingham: Avondale Park, where nature, recreation, and community come together.
Avondale Park, a 40-acre park in Birmingham, Alabama, offers a blend of natural beauty and historical significance. Originally a natural spring and resort, it features a rose garden, amphitheater, duck pond, and walking trails, making it a vibrant community hub [3, 7].
A brief summary to Avondale Park
- 4101 5th Ave S, Birmingham, Forest Park, Alabama, 35222, US
- +1205-254-2556
- Visit website
- Monday 6 am-11 pm
- Tuesday 6 am-11 pm
- Wednesday 6 am-11 pm
- Thursday 6 am-11 pm
- Friday 6 am-11 pm
- Saturday 6 am-11 pm
- Sunday 6 am-11 pm
Local tips
- Check the park's event calendar for concerts, theater performances, and festivals at the historic amphitheater [4, 7].
- Explore the Avondale neighborhood's diverse culinary scene, with options ranging from Southern comfort food to international cuisine [4].
- Take a stroll through the rose garden and enjoy the beauty of the mature blooms and the charming gazebo [4, 5].
- Avondale Park is wheelchair-friendly, ensuring accessibility for individuals with mobility needs [6, 8].
Getting There
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Public Transport
From downtown Birmingham, the most convenient way to reach Avondale Park is via Bus 25 or 100 [4, 19, 21]. These routes run directly from downtown, with stops along 3rd Ave S near the park [19, 21]. A single ride fare is $1.25 [4]. Check the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) website for the most up-to-date schedules and route information [4].
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Taxi/Ride-Share
A taxi or ride-share from downtown Birmingham to Avondale Park typically costs between $10 and $15, depending on traffic and demand [4]. The journey usually takes around 10-15 minutes [4]. Direct your driver to 5th Avenue South and 41st Street to arrive at the park's main entrance [4].
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Walking
From the Avondale Public Library, walk south on 41st Street South until you reach the park entrance at 5th Avenue South. The walk is approximately 0.1 miles and should take about 2 minutes [3, 6]. The park is directly adjacent to the library [7].
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Avondale Park Historic District
0.1 km
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The Jordan Home (Dr. Mortimer Jordan)
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Dread River Distilling Company
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Alabama Peanut Co.
3.1 km
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The Woodward Building
3.2 km
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HIGHLAND HISTORIC DISTRICT
3.2 km
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Five Points South Historical Marker
3.2 km
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Civil Rights Freedom Riders Marker
3.4 km
Honoring the brave Freedom Riders who challenged segregation in 1961, marking a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
3.5 km
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Oldest house in Shades Valley/Irondale Furnace Commissary
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Historic 4th Avenue Business District
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The Historic Bethel Baptist Church
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The Old Mill
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Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘Letter From Birmingham Jail’ Marker
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Historic Cahaba Pumping Station
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Unmissable attractions to see
Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark
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Locked In: The Birmingham Escape Game
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“Before I die” wall
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Samuel Ullman Museum
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Heaviest Corner On Earth
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Birmingham Botanical Gardens
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McWane Science Center
3.4 km
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Birmingham Museum of Art
3.5 km
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Eddie Kendrick Memorial Park
3.6 km
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Negro Southern League Museum
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Railroad Park Foundation
3.9 km
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Kelly Ingram Park
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Birmingham Civil Rights District
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Birmingham Zoo
3.9 km
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Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
4.0 km
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Essential places to dine
SAW’s Soul Kitchen
0.3 km
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The Rougaroux
0.7 km
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Blueprint on 3rd
1.6 km
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Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint Birmingham
1.9 km
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OvenBird
1.9 km
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The Filling Station Bham
2.5 km
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Galley & Garden
2.9 km
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Chez Lulu
3.0 km
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Habitat Feed & Social
3.8 km
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Bricktop's
5.1 km
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Gianmarco's Restaurant
7.6 km
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Mudtown Eat & Drink
7.7 km
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Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
7.9 km
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Foodbar
8.1 km
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Satterfield's Restaurant
8.3 km
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Hanna Antiques Mall
2.4 km
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Urban Suburban Antiques
2.4 km
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Sojourns
2.5 km
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A'Mano
4.0 km
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Stella Blu
4.2 km
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Shea Davis Boutique
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Soca Clothing
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Alabama Goods
5.1 km
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Mountain High Outfitters
7.0 km
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Cahaba Village
7.0 km
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Irondale Pickers
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Clover + Bee
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Swoozie's
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Lizard Thicket
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The Marble Ring
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Juniper
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Mayawell Bar
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Carrigan's Public House [21+ Only]
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House of Found Objects
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Pilcrow Cocktail Cellar
3.1 km
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Key Circle Commons
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Black Market Bar + Grill
3.2 km
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Red Lion Lounge
4.9 km
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Oak Hill Bar & Grill
5.0 km
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The Upper Deck
7.0 km
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StirCrazy
7.9 km
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On Tap Sports Cafe Liberty Park
8.9 km
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Black Market
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The Ridge Eat & Drink
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