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Lyman Tidwell, Superintendent
Mountain Brook Parks and Recreation
3698 Bethune Drive
Mountain Brook, AL 35233
Parks and Recreation Handbook
This handbook provides information about the many
recreational opportunities available in Mountain Brook.
We encourage you to visit them to see what the city has
to offer.
Inside you will find information about the fields,
parks, and trails throughout the city, as well as contact
information for reserving tennis courts and picnic areas
The City of Mountain Brook Parks and Recreation
Department is devoted to providing residents with a
safe and pleasant environment for activities of all sorts.
We are here to ensure everyone in the community is
able to enjoy the beauty of our great city.
CITY CONTACTS:
Parks & Recreation
Phone
Lyman Tidwell (Superintendent) 802-3877
Email: tidwelljl@mtnbrook.org
Karey Cole
(Office Manager) 802-3877
Email: colekarej@mtnbrook.org
City Hall
Sam Gaston (City Manager)
Email: gastons@mtnbrook.org
Phone
802-3800
Fax
967-6522
967-6522
Fax
870-3577
A variety of youth sports are offered through private
organizations in the community. The dedication and
effort of Mountain Brook citizens allow our children
to enjoy some of the finest recreational opportunities
in the area.
Youth Sports Include:
Football
Baseball
Softball
Lacrosse
Basketball
Wrestling
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Flag Football
Soccer
PRIVATE CONTACTS:
Phone
Mountain Brook Soccer
977-9038
Website: birminghamunited.com
Mountain Brook Athletics 414-3854
Website: mbathletics.org
Email: bradhart@mbathletics.org
Fax
977-9099
414-3829
Jemison Park (Mountain Brook Parkway)
A 54-acre area designed for preservation as a green way, the
trail at Jemison Park is used for walking, jogging, reading,
bird watching, and enjoying a picnic. Visitors are able to
relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature while they
stroll along Shades Creek. Owls, hawks, raccoons, and fox
are among the animals residing in the area, along with
abundant native plant species. The natural beauty of the
area makes Jemison Park one of the most popular walking
attractions in Mountain Brook. The one-mile trail connects
with the Nature Trail and the Watkins Trace Trail and ties
in with the City’s sidewalk system, allowing residents easy
access to the park.
Nature Trail
On the east end of the
Jemison Park sidewalk is
the Nature Trail which
is 6/10 of a mile and
runs parallel with
Overbrook Road. The
gravel path is
surrounded by greenery
and overlooks Shades
Creek.
Watkins Trace Trail
On the west and north
end of Jemison Park is
the Watkins Trace
Trail which is 4/10 of a
mile and runs parallel
with Cahaba Road.
The trail winds
peacefully towards
Mountain Brook
Elementary before
connecting with the
City’s sidewalks.
Irondale Furnace
(Stone River Road)
The Irondale blast furnace is
steeped in local history, dating
back to the Civil War, but today
the location consists of a
tranquil walking trail leading to
the site where the furnace once
stood. The foundation was
recently restored, and plaques
tell the story of the facility that
once occupied over 2,000 acres.
Benches are available in the
open grove and provide a
peaceful respite in the wooded
area. Dog stations are available
on site, so residents are
encouraged to bring the family
pets and enjoy the beauty of this
natural park.
Overton Park
(3020 Overton Road)
Overton Park offers something
for every member of the family.
A large playground area is perfect
for children, while a brick
walking path gives parents a
chance to exercise. A beautiful
lawn area offers opportunities for
a picnic, and a pavilion is
available to rent for birthday
parties or other celebrations.
Grilling is not allowed in the
park.
In addition to the park area,
tennis and basketball courts are
also available for public use.
Residents are asked to be
courteous and limit playing time
to one hour when others are
waiting for a court.
Crestline Tot Lot
(Church Street and West Jackson)
The Tot Lot, located in the heart of Crestline Village,
consists of play equipment designed primarily for
young children. The park is completely fenced,
allowing children to safely enjoy the swings and
other equipment, while their parents relax at the
picnic tables available. Parking is available in the
adjacent alley, with additional parking found across
Church Street along Jackson Boulevard by Crestline
Elementary. Dogs are not allowed in the Tot Lot.
Canterbury Park
(Canterbury Road and
Overhill Road)
Located just off Montevallo
Road, Canterbury Park
consists of a small
playground area that is a
great place for young
children to play. Picnic tables
are also found at the park,
providing parents with a
place to sit and talk while
their children enjoy some
fun. This park serves as a
convenient gathering place
for neighbors to get caught
up on news in the
community.
Mountain Brook Presbyterian
Church
(Brookwood Road)
In conjunction with the Mountain Brook Presbyterian
Church, the City of Mountain Brook built a walking
trail around the church property. The trail was built
partially on the easement of the street right of way and
partially on the church property. This trail, which is
0.7 miles long, is open to the public for walking
or jogging.
Mountain Brook Athletic Complex
(Behind Mountain Brook High School)
The City of Mountain Brook is devoted to offering
quality recreational opportunities for all citizens, and
the Athletic Complex provides fields and courts for
children of all ages to participate in various sports. The
area includes six baseball/softball fields, three soccer
fields, six tennis courts, a children’s playground, a
concession stand, and restroom facilities. The complex
stays busy year round with community sporting events
organized by Mountain Brook Athletics (414-3854) and
Mountain Brook Soccer (977-9038).
Rathmell Sports Park
(End of East Street)
The newest area for local athletics, Rathmell Park consists of
6 fields maintained by the Mountain Brook Sports Park
Foundation. A new pavilion housing a concession area and
restroom facilities was recently completed, improving the
experience of enjoying an afternoon soccer or lacrosse game..
The City of Mountain Brook Park and Recreation
Department rents several recreational areas to the
public. Anyone wishing to rent or reserve one or
more of these locations must abide by the rules and
regulations set forth by the Park Board.
For a fee schedule, contact the
Parks and Recreation Office.
802-3877
All fees paid help defray the cost of maintaining and
providing utilities for the facilities.
‡ Rental fee(s) for various facilities are set by
the Park Board and must be paid at least 48
hours prior to an event.. Payment should be
made to the Park and Recreation Department
at 3698 Bethune Dr., 35223.
‡ Any agency or group wishing to rent or
reserve an area will assume complete
responsibility for damages and accidents
incurred on site during the event.
‡ All trash and litter must be disposed of prior
to leaving the area.
‡ All activities at lighted facilities should cease at
9:00 P.M.. At unlit facilities all activities should
cease at sundown.
‡ Gambling and alcoholic beverages are
prohibited on premises.
‡ Refunds will be made for all games/programs
cancelled by the department. There will be no
other reason for refunds.
‡ Activities with sound amplification will be
discouraged. Prior approval from the Parks
Superintendent will be required.
Rules and Regulations
1. No person shall willfully, wantonly,
maliciously break, cut, disfigure, pick, injure,
or destroy any vegetation within any park of
the City. The same will apply to any railing,
structure, plaque, or monument in any park.
2. No roller skates, roller blades, skateboards,
bikes, scooters, three-wheelers, etc.
3. No weapons or fireworks are allowed in parks.
4. No one should throw stones or other missiles
within any of the parks of the City. The Park
Board also prohibits such sports as archery,
javelin throwing, discus throwing, and other
activities involving dangerous missiles.
5. Golfing is prohibited in a City park or on any
athletic field.
In addition to the general park rules, there are specific
rules and regulations that apply. For example, the
batting cage rules are posted on the batting cages and
parking rules are posted along the fence and roadside.
Tennis Information
All courts in the parks and on school campuses
are hard surface. Courts are available for public use,
with MBHS physical education and athletic programs
having priority use of all facilities. Residents wishing
to reserve a court should contact Mountain Brook
Community Education at 969-0109.
Benches
The Park and Recreation Board has adopted uniform
design policy for benches to be placed in park
facilities. If you would like to donate a bench in
honor or in memory of an individual or group, please
contact the Park and Recreation Department.
Gateways, Walks, and Planters
No person should enter or leave any of the parks of
the City except via the gateways. No one should climb
or walk upon the walls or fences of any City park. No
person should place any package or other object on or in
any planter box belonging to the City (or any of its
boards or agencies) in which there are flowers and
or/shrubs.
Language
No person shall use threatening, abusive, insulting,
or indecent language designed to provoke a break of the
peace in any of the City Parks or ball fields of the
City.
Plaques
Plaques may be placed on only fixed inanimate items
in the park such as benches and trash receptacles.
Trees or shrubs may be planted in honor of someone
but no plaques may be used. All memorials including
trees and shrubs must be approved by the Park and
Recreation Board.
Public Behavior
It is unlawful to incite or participate in riots,
indulge in boisterous, threatening, indecent, or
disorderly conduct in any City Park or Athletic field.
Anyone in violation of this regulation may be asked
to leave the park, arrested, or both.
Proper Attire
Persons participating in activities sponsored by the
Mountain Brook Park and Recreation Board through
direct control, or assumed control, shall dress in
proper and presentable attire for the activity in which
they participate, particularly in tune with the posted
rules governing attire.
Pets
Dogs are not allowed in the Crestline Tot Lot,
and may not be on any fields at the High School Sports
Complex or other playing fields within a half-hour
before and after the conclusion of any organized
sporting event.
Pets are to be curbed at all times and never soil any
portion of the playing field. Pet owners should
immediately and properly clean up any accidents that
may occur. Dog stations are located in parks throughout
the community for convenience to residents.
Fines for these offenses start at $25 for the first
offense. A second violation within one year is $75.
Concerned individuals should report violations to the
Police Department at 802-2414
.
Field Policy
To protect our turf and irrigation systems, no
vehicles will be allowed on playing fields or in city
parks. Tent stakes are prohibited unless authorized
through the Park and Recreation Department.
Field Condition Flag Designations
For any group using or renting the playing fields,
different colored flags will be displayed that indicate
whether the fields are in a condition suitable for play.
Failure to abide by the flags could result in a fine.
Green Flag - Field is dry and stable enough to
sustain play, practice or games.
Yellow Flag - Field has some wet and dry areas. In
this instance, practice may be held in the drier areas
but no games may be played.
Red Flag - Field has standing water and/or is
considered to be saturated. Due to the instability of
the playing surface, the field is closed to all practice,
games, and play.
Note - Absence of a flag does not automatically mean
the field is playable. Game days will be Red or Green
only.
Watkins Trace Trail / Jemison Park
Jemison Park / Nature Trail
Crestline Tot Lot
Canterbury Park
Irondale Furnace
Rathmell Sports Park
Overton Park
Mountain Brook Presbyterian Church
Mountain Brook Athletic Complex
Liberty Park
Exit
To I-459
1. Field One (Park) Baseball
2. Field Two (High School Baseball)
3. Field Three (Park) Baseball
4. Field Four (Park) Baseball
5. Field Five (Park) Softball-Baseball
6. Field Six (Park) Baseball
7. Field Seven (Park) Softball
8. High School Soccer
9. Filed Nine (Park) Soccer
10. Field Ten (Park) Soccer
Athletic Complex Legend
Stairs from Top
Parking Lot
To Soccer
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11. Field Eleven (Park) Soccer
12. High School Practice Field
13. High School Practice Field
14. Tennis Courts (Park)
15. Parking for Soccer & Tennis
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17. Parking for Baseball
18. Tot Lot for Park
19. Gymnastics Building
20. Mountain Brook High School
Bethune Dr.
Oakdale Dr.