Playground
BIG ADVENTURES FOR LITTLE EXPLORERS.
Located at the eastern end of City Walk near 24th Street North, our destination playground takes inspiration from Alabama’s five geographic regions — turning mountains, valleys, rivers and coastlines into places to climb, swing, spin, zip and explore.
Designed for children of all ages and abilities, the inclusive playground features 30-foot climbing structures, zip tracks, swings, sensory elements and colorful, rubberized play surfaces designed for safer, more comfortable play.
The playground is conveniently located adjacent to parking, restrooms and a shaded pavilion and seating area, making it an easy place for families to stay and play awhile.
Hours
MON-SUN: 8 AM – 8 PM
Love the Playground? Help Us Keep It GREAT!
City Walk BHAM’s Playground is a favorite for families, and we need your help to keep it safe, clean, and fun for all. Your support goes directly toward playground maintenance and repairs.
Every dollar makes a difference. Thank you for being part of the City Walk BHAM Community.
DESIGNER’S NOTES:
Inspired by Alabama
Look a little closer and you’ll find Alabama built into the playground.
The design draws inspiration from the state’s five physiographic regions — the Coastal Plain, Piedmont, Ridge and Valley, Cumberland Plateau and Highland Rim — with each represented through color, texture, movement and play.
Coastal Plain
Inspired by Alabama’s rivers and Gulf Coast, this area uses shades of sand and water, flowing forms, swings, spinning elements, an undulating rope climber and sensory chimes to recreate the movement and sounds of the coast.
Piedmont
Rolling green turf berms reflect the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, while stepping pods and climbing elements encourage kids to climb, jump, balance and explore.
Ridge and Valley
The region’s dramatic ridges and steep valleys inspired two rope pyramids — including a signature structure reaching more than 30 feet — designed to challenge balance, coordination and confidence.
Cumberland Plateau
Inspired by Alabama’s elevated plateaus and a landscape known for hang gliding, this zone is all about motion. Zip tracks, including an inclusive seat, and spinning elements give kids the sensation of moving and flying through space.
Highland Rim
Climbing walls and twisting structures echo the region’s steep cliffs, while group swings encourage movement, play and connection.
Together, the five regions turn Alabama’s landscape into something children can climb, cross, spin through and explore — creating a playground with a story behind every adventure.
Hours
MON-SUN: 8 AM – 8 PM

