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Lit Trails for Early & Night Runs in Alabama
Alabama has 60 trails with lights for night running in this directory, across 31 cities and towns — Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Madison, Phenix City and 27 more. Lights for the pre-dawn start and the after-work run once winter takes the evenings.
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Cathedral Caverns State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,707 reviews
Tours offer a view of a huge stalagmite column, "mystery river" & other formations in a state park.
Sportsman Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,914 reviews
Park offering a fishing lake & playground along with a mini-train, putt-putt golf & paddle boats.
Tuscaloosa River Walk
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,364 reviews
Concrete, paved walkway stretching several miles along the Black Warrior River.
Veterans Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,245 reviews
Outdoor site with ballfields, skate & dogs parks, disc golf, ponds with fish-feeding & nature walks.
Noccalula Falls
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,007 reviews
Popular natural attraction with a main track, known for waterfalls and trails.
Cosby Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 877 reviews
Lush park with walking paths, a lake and picnic tables, plus swings.
Buck's Pocket State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 808 reviews
Serene park with trails, a scenic overlook & campsites, plus a cove for launching boats & fishing.
Foley Kids Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 805 reviews
Family site with playground equipment & castles, picnic facilities, ball fields & a swimming pool.
Heardmont Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 762 reviews
Scenic park with a football stadium, baseball & soccer fields, trails, a senior center & more.
Creekwood Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 767 reviews
Park featuring a disc golf course, a playground, picnic areas, and a dog park.
Municipal Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 705 reviews
City park with a relocated covered bridge, picnic tables, shelters & a children's playground.
Snow Hinton Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 721 reviews
Rentable picnic pavilions, walking trails & a massive jungle gym for older kids.
Choccolocco Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 588 reviews
Lakefront park, with playgrounds for kids, plus trails, disc golf, and tennis facilities.
James O. Oates Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 560 reviews
Park with baseball fields, picnic tables, a playground, and a walking trail, plus a public restroom.
Sage Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 538 reviews
Clean, family-friendly local park featuring soccer fields, basketball courts and baseball diamonds. Trails, parking and restrooms on-site.
Zinn Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 487 reviews
Community park featuring play equipment for kids, a splash pad, a pavilion & occasional events.
Black Creek Park's Rails to Trails
4.7 ★★★★★ 438 reviews
Park and trail system featuring playgrounds and softball fields, as well as picnic tables and benches.
Sparkman Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 420 reviews
Picnic-friendly local spot with a dog-friendly attitude, featuring walking trails and an 18-hole disc-golf course.
Georgetown Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 426 reviews
Lake- and pond-centered park with a playground and gazebo.
Creekwalk
4.8 ★★★★★ 388 reviews
Public spot with picnic tables for relaxing, walking, and kayaking, plus concerts.
Village Green Park - City of Millbrook
4.7 ★★★★★ 368 reviews
Family-friendly recreational space with a playground, a paved walking path and benches.
McFarland Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 330 reviews
Waterfront city park with campsites, a beach area, fishing piers, ball fields & floating restaurant.
Oliver Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 349 reviews
Laid-back neighborhood-area option with baseball, football and disc golf fields, plus basketball courts and a playground.
Old Mill Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 324 reviews
Play area featuring a pirate theme, plus a walking track and a splash pad.
Moody City Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 307 reviews
Local destination for picnics, playground visits, basketball and more.
Cahaba Lily Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 287 reviews
Clean park featuring open fields, a swingset and toddler-friendly slides.
River Heritage Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 278 reviews
Riverside area featuring a frisbee golf course and playgrounds, plus a fountain, swings and slides.
Queen City Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 303 reviews
City park featuring a walking trail, picnic tables, a library, and a museum.
City Lake Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 289 reviews
Playground and paved track encircling a lake with benches, playground and picnic tables for kids and families.
Southside Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 279 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring paved trails, pools and play areas for kids.
Idle Hour Park Sports Complex
4.4 ★★★★☆ 253 reviews
Clean complex featuring baseball and softball fields and a lake.
Beaver Dam Nature Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 228 reviews
Easy walk along a boardwalk through a swamp, with trails that take in creeks and trees.
Alabaster Municipal Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 201 reviews
Public park with basketball and tennis courts, picnic tables and soccer fields.
Rotary Trail Birmingham
4.7 ★★★★★ 186 reviews
Park with a picnic area, solar-powered phone-charging station, and short trail that's popular for walking.
Tom Bradford Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 211 reviews
Public park offering facilities for baseball, tennis, and soccer, as well as a playground.
Melvin Roberts Park (Cedar Street Park)
4.4 ★★★★☆ 185 reviews
Park with ball fields, tennis courts and a playground.
Tumbling Rock Cave Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 163 reviews
Wild cave system, part of the Southeastern Cave Conservancy.
Sauta Cave National Wildlife Refuge
4.6 ★★★★★ 168 reviews
This 264-acre hardwood-forest nature preserve has a large cave protecting endangered bat species.
Caldwell Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 173 reviews
Shaded trails, swings and slides for kids in a serene area with shaded trails, trees and picnic tables.
Crawford Walking Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 143 reviews
Peaceful park for walking and running, featuring a gazebo, a track, and a playground.
Mill Creek Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 158 reviews
Family-style park featuring a creek and softball fields, as well as concession stands.
Knox Creek Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 162 reviews
Small park in a subdivision featuring picnic tables and playgrounds, plus a basketball court.
Spring Villa Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 140 reviews
Picnicking, camping, archery, and disc golf are available at this spot with a playground and a pavilion.
Fox Hollow Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 125 reviews
Park with a playground and a walking trail, plus plenty of shade from trees.
GoFAR USA Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 108 reviews
Park with 10ft ziplines, 24ft rock walls and an obstacle course, plus a petting zoo.
Randall Family Park & Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 101 reviews
Clean park with grassy areas, multiple hammock stations and scenic river views.
Millbrook Parks & Recreation
4.4 ★★★★☆ 92 reviews
Park offering a playground with swings and slides, plus a picnic area and restrooms.
Indian Creek Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
Kid-friendly park, greenway and wooded area with paved paths for walking and running.
Hillsboro Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 70 reviews
Shaded 4.5-mile-long trail for walking, running, biking and dog-walking.
Moody Municipal Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 65 reviews
Park featuring a baseball field, plus a public restroom.
Phenix City Parks and Recreation
4.1 ★★★★☆ 56 reviews
Park with a lake offering a playground, a walking trail, and fishing.
James Martin Trail Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 30 reviews
Park with a dog park featuring scenic trails for walking or running, plus a boardwalk and wildlife viewing.
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