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Byrd Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 60 Google reviews · Running trail in Vestavia Hills, Alabama · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 4 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Byrd Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Byrd Park
It is a small neighborhood park, but there is also a walking trail around and children can ride their bikes or walking dogs. Other parents and people in the park are very nice.
Great little spot for the kids when you need to escape the crowds of Wald or Overton. The 1/4 mile loop makes for an easy way to get your steps in.
Wonderful playground big open area next to Vestavia Hills East Elementary with a walking track with doggy cans so great for pets.
This is VERY close to Vestavia Elementary, but is a public park. It is nicely shaded, and my 2 year old loved it!
Plan your run at Byrd Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Distance4 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Websitevhal.org
- Phone(205) 978-0177
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
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