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Shelby County, Alabama Tourism & Recreation “Highlights" Where is Shelby County, Alabama? Shelby County Municipalities As one of Alabama's fastest growing counties, Shelby County, with its 808+ square miles and 17 municipalities, is a brilliant patchwork of history, culture, business, attractions, arts, and community - making it one of the nation's most dynamic counties. Alabaster Birmingham Calera Chelsea Columbiana Harpersville Helena Hoover Indian Springs Village Montevallo Pelham Vestavia Hills Vincent Westover Wilsonville Wilton Shelby County, Alabama Tourism & Recreation Outdoor “Highlights" Oak Mountain State Park From its humble beginning as a 940-acre park atop Double Oak Mountain established by the Alabama State Lands Act of 1927, Oak Mountain State Park has grown to 9,940 acres making it Alabama’s largest state park. With the largest land-area, one of the widest varieties of outdoor activities of any state park, and its proximity to Birmingham, Oak Mountain is a perfect stop while traveling to and from the state’s largest city. Topping it all off is the park’s stunning physical landscape, which alone makes for an unforgettable experience. THINGS TO DO CAMPING & LODGING FACILITY HOURS & CONTACT NUMBERS Horseback Riding & Trails Backcountry Camping Oak Mountain State Park is open from 7a.m. until 1 hour before sunset, however, some facilities open and close at different times. Entry is $5. Oak Mountain BMX Cabins Park Gate Times: 8a.m. until 4p.m. Seven days a week (closed some Beaches Pet Friendly holidays) 205-620-2520 or 205-620-2524 Geocaching RV Storage Demonstration Farm: 9a.m. until 4:30p.m. Thursday through Monday Mountain Bike Trails Camping (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays) - 205-620-2526 Hiking Trails Equestrian Camping The Oaks Golf Pro Shop Peavine Falls 7:00a.m. until 6:30p.m. Saturday and Sunday (weather dependent) 7:30a.m. until 6:30p.m. Monday through Friday (weather dependent) Oak Mountain Playground 205-620-2522 Oak Mountain Boarding Oak Mountain Grille: 8a.m. until 4p.m. Wednesday through Sunday - Stables 205-620-2543 Oak Mountain Campground: 10a.m. until 6p.m. Seven days a week - 205-620-2527 Community Archery Park Marina: 10a.m. until 6p.m. (with last boat rented at 5p.m.) Saturday, Demonstration Farm and Sunday "The Oaks" Golf Course Stables: 205-620-4246, please leave a message and your call will be Fishing Oak Mountain State Park returned. FlipSide Watersports 200 Terrace Drive Pelham, AL 35124 Admission: $5 per Adult (age 12+), $2 per Child (age 4 to 11), $2 per Boat Rentals 205-620-2520 or 205-620-2524 Senior (age 62+), Free for ages 3 & under www.alapark.com/oak-mountain-state-park Oak Mountain State Park Mountain Biking & Hiking Mountain biking and hiking are two of the most popular activities at the park. With more than 50 miles of trails visitors have plenty of options to choose from be it a short loop or an overnight trip. The Red Trail has even been included on the International Mountain Biking Association’s (IMBA) list of EPIC rides. The park also features a pump track and BMX course. Oak Mountain State Park 200 Terrace Drive Pelham, AL 35124 205-620-2520 or 205-620-2524 www.alapark.com/oak-mountain-state-park Oak Mountain State Park Outdoor Activities Park Trails Hiking Waterfalls – and that’s just a start ... Oak Mountain State Park 200 Terrace Drive Pelham, AL 35124 205-620-2520 or 205-620-2524 www.alapark.com/oak-mountain-state-park Oak Mountain State Park Water Activities Kayaks (single & double), canoes, stand up paddle boards & peddle boats. Peddle boats, canoes & individual kayaks are $14 an hour. Double kayaks & Stand up Paddle Boards are $22 an hour. Oak Mountain State Park 200 Terrace Drive Pelham, AL 35124 205-620-2520 or 205-620-2524 www.alapark.com/oak-mountain-state-park Oak Mountain State Park Water Activities Flip Side Watersports: wakeboards, wakeskates, kneeboards, tubes & skis available as rental options. Flip Side Watersports opened in the summer of 2014 and is Alabama's first cable wakeboard park. They are located just inside the rear entrance of Oak Mountain State Park on Oak Mountain Lake. Contact Flip Side Watersports for pricing, packages and memberships. Oak Mountain State Park near the Hwy 119 entrance 8195 B John Findlay III Dr. Birmingham, AL 35242 (205) 423 - 5457 [email protected] www.flipsideal.com The Alabama Wildlife Center is Alabama’s oldest and largest nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation and conservation education center. Every year, AWC rescues, rehabilitates, and returns to the wild almost 2,000 birds from over 100 different species. The Alabama Wildlife Center also provides conservation education programming featuring live glove-trained raptors, presenting over 400 programs throughout the state, to audiences of more than 100,000 Alabamians annually. You are invited to join AWC: become a member, donate, volunteer, visit our center and learn more about native birds and how to help wild birds in your community. You can be an active part of preserving our natural heritage and making Alabama a better place. Alabama Wildlife Center (Oak Mountain State Park) 100 Terrace Drive, Pelham, AL 35124 (205) 663-7930 www.alabamawildlifecenter.org Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Oak Mountain Amphitheatre (LIVE NATION) Oak Mountain Amphitheatre, formerly known as the Verizon Wireless Music Center, is an outdoor amphitheater, owned by Live Nation, located in Pelham, Alabama, a few miles south of Birmingham. It is the largest outdoor music venue in Alabama. Seating capacity is 10,500. Parking lots open 4 hours prior to gate time. First-come, first-served. There is a fee for parking. Gate times vary, but are usually one hour prior to show time. Oak Mountain Amphitheatre, 1000 Amphitheatre Road, Pelham, AL 35124 205-985-4900 livenation.com/venues/14486/oak-mountain-amphitheatre Golf Courses 1 Ballantrae Golf Club 7 Riverchase Country Club 1300 Ballantrae Club Drive 2000 Club Road Pelham AL 35124 Hoover Alabama 35244 205 620-Golf (4653) 205 988-4140 8 2 Greystone Golf & Country Club 8 Shoal Creek Golf & Country 2 4100 Greystone Drive Club 3 Hoover Alabama 35242 100 New Williamsburg Dr 205 986-5120 Shelby County Alabama 10 35242 6 3 Inverness Country Club 205 991-9001 7 1 Country Club Drive Timberline Golf Hoover Alabama 35242 9 205 991-8608 Course 1 300 Timberline Trail Magnolia Hills Golf Course Calera Alabama 35040 4 315 Highway 47 S 205 688-7888 Columbiana Al 35051 Heatherwood Hills 205 670-0031 4 10 Country Club Montevallo Golf Club 400 St. Anne's Drive 5 1481 Shelby County Hwy 204 Birmingham, AL 35244 5 9 Montevallo AL 35115 205-502-4441 205 665-8057 6 Oak Mountain State Park Golf Course 876 John Findley Drive Pelham AL 35124 205 620-2522 Locate the number on the Golf Course Name and find the number on the corresponding map. Aldridge Gardens Group Tours Ask About Hydrangeas Field Trips Aldridge Gardens is a 30-acre woodland garden featuring hydrangeas nestled in the heart of Hoover. Complete with a six-acre lake and half mile walking trail, Aldridge Gardens is laden with many varieties of hydrangeas, camellias and other native Alabama plants. Other features include an event venue and gallery, an outdoor pavilion. The Gardens also host plant sales, art exhibits and shows, classes and seminars, bird walks, fishing days and more. Hours Admission Aldridge Gardens Aldridge Gardens is open to the public Free 3530 Lorna Road from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily. Hoover, AL 35216 The Gardens are closed on Christmas Eve, 205.682.8019 Christmas, and New Years Day. aldridgegardens.com Did you know: • The Cahaba River is the primary drinking water source for 1/5 of the state of Alabama • There are more fish species per mile in the Cahaba River than any other river of its size OR LARGER in all of North America - more than the Colorado or Columbia river basins COMBINED! • The Cahaba River has been deemed one of the most globally-significant rivers due to the amount of significant freshwater wildlife and it’s home to the iconic Cahaba Lily. • The Cahaba River runs through Shelby County and its biggest challenge is degradation and water quality/pollution issues due to urban development. Hours: Thursday 8:30AM–4:30PM Cahaba River Society Friday 8:30AM–4:30PM 2717 7th Ave S #205 Saturday Closed Birmingham, AL 35233 Sunday Closed (205) 322-5326 Monday 8:30AM–4:30PM cahabariversociety.org Tuesday 8:30AM–4:30PM Wednesday 8:30AM–4:30PM Who Are We: Cahaba River Society (CRS) is a 501(c)3 founded in 1988, with a mission to restore and protect the Cahaba River watershed and its rich diversity of life - including the river's wildlife biodiversity and the diverse people of central Alabama who rely on the river. Our programs achieve this mission through three main goals: ~ Inspire River Stewardship by connecting people with the River for education, recreation, and volunteer projects. ~ Restore the River through green Infrastructure and improved policies for clean water, natural flows, diverse wildlife, and healthy communities. ~ Build our Impact to achieve our mission through collaboration, communication and celebration. HOW WE DO IT! • CLEAN Environmental Education Program, Guided Canoe Trips for the Public, Volunteer Restoration & Clean-up Projects, Cahaba Blueway projects, Stormwater policy codes, Low-Impact development advisement, Outreach Events, and more … The Fun Stuff: • Canoe Trips: We offer highly-coveted Guided Canoe trips to the public with one of the South’s most notable ecologists, Dr. Randy Haddock. CRS Members receive a significant discount to access these premier recreation opportunities! • CLEAN Program: We partner with youth organizations, schools, churchs, camps, and even the Boy & Girl Scouts to bring our flagship-program – the CLEAN Environmental Education Program – to More Fun Stuff: students and teachers throughout Alabama.
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