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Tom Bradford Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 211 Google reviews · Running trail in Birmingham, Alabama · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Tom Bradford 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.
Public park offering facilities for baseball, tennis, and soccer, as well as a playground.
What runners say about Tom Bradford Park
“Well maintained and safe.”
My favorite place to walk. Often find someone to walk along with me. Getting to know some of the regulars although I walk at most three days a week. June 16, 2024- More exercise equipment has been added. Good.
It is very nice park with tennis courts walking Track Pavilions to have a get together they have a play area for the kids soccer field and a wooded area so you can hike....
Nice park for families four play grounds a walking track and tennis courts.
Just discovered this part right around the corner from our house! It's a great place for the kids to run around - large area with many things to do for them. It's a bit run-down, but lots of space. The kids had a great time. :)
Trail conditions & character
“It is very nice park with tennis courts walking Track Pavilions to have a get together they have a play area for the kids soccer field and a wooded area so you can hike.”
“They've got some playgrounds for the kids, plenty of parking, and a baseball field and some tennis courts.”
“** just be very careful upon exiting the park, there is no traffic light and the exit is on a very busy road and there has been many accidents upon leaving.”
Plan your run at Tom Bradford Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitebirminghamal.gov
- Phone(205) 254-2391
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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