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Caldwell Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 191 Google reviews · Running trail in Birmingham, Alabama · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Caldwell 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.
Park featuring picnic tables, cobblestone and paved paths, and freely roaming cats.
What runners say about Caldwell Park
“It was just very peaceful dogs girls balls beautiful day I left right after 4:20I think I'll go back there about that time frequently”
“It was just very peaceful dogs girls balls beautiful day I left right after 4:20I think I'll go back there about that time frequently”
Small but nice park. The park is a sunken bowl of green space below the surrounding roads and buildings. The setting is nice because it helps you break away from any hustle and bustle. The park itself is very simple. An oval shape with a single walking path around the park.
Good park for running and walking. Lots of open area and even a cute neighborhood library.
The staff in the garden center were helpful, and getting in was simple with no wait and free parking. I spent a couple hours walking through the different garden areas, especially the Japanese garden with the koi and turtles.
Caldwell Park is a well-utilized neighborhood park that provides valuable recreational and social space for the surrounding community. The park offers a balanced mix of open green areas, walking paths, and amenities that support daily use by families, individuals, and organized groups.
Trail conditions & character
“It was just very peaceful dogs girls balls beautiful day I left right after 4:20I think I'll go back there about that time frequently”
“It was just very peaceful dogs girls balls beautiful day I left right after 4:20I think I'll go back there about that time frequently”
“It was just very peaceful dogs girls balls beautiful day I left right after 4:20I think I'll go back there about that time frequently”
“The staff in the garden center were helpful, and getting in was simple with no wait and free parking.”
Plan your run at Caldwell Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitebirminghamal.gov
- Phone(205) 254-2391
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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