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Wald Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 111 Google reviews · Running trail in Vestavia Hills, Alabama · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Wald 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.
Popular park featuring playground and baseball fields, plus a walking track.
What runners say about Wald Park
“😍 I love how they took care of every detail, the bathrooms are always very clean, the playground has very entertaining games.”
“Nice walking track and beautiful pool!”
About as perfect as a park could be, it has everything that you want tennis, playgrounds, multiple areas, so you can walk your furry friends. It's relatively easy to get a parking spot. So let's dive in a little further and explore. Atmosphere: I will admit it is a pretty big park.
I love this park!! 😍 I love how they took care of every detail, the bathrooms are always very clean, the playground has very entertaining games. My favorite part is the walking track, I spend almost all my mornings in this place.
I have spent a great deal of time at Wald Park. My grandson played football on the 5th grade Vestavia Hills boys team. This was such a good experience for both of us. My grandson made alot of friends from the team, I was able to make good friends with some of the dads.
Wald upgrades were worth the wait. Miracle Field, playgrounds, baseball fields, walking track, aquatic center and concert area are all premier areas. Wald has something for everyone.
Trail conditions & character
“Only drawback that I see about this park is at the main concession stands bathrooms are not handicap accessible Even though they show beside the door that they are handicapped.”
“Parking is lacking right now (5/21/2023), but they're working on more as I type.”
“Only drawback that I see about this park is at the main concession stands bathrooms are not handicap accessible Even though they show beside the door that they are handicapped.”
Plan your run at Wald Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitevhparksandrec.com
- Phone(205) 978-0166
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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