Roosevelt City Park

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Roosevelt City Park
Bham Park and Rec logo.jpg Birmingham City Parks
Years 1988present
Location 5904 Higan Avenue, (map)
Roosevelt
Area 7.7 acres
Website birminghamal.gov

Roosevelt City Park (also called Roosevelt Park) is a 7.7 acre public park in Birmingham's Roosevelt neighborhood. It is located at 5904 Higan Avenue, accessed from Brewer Drive via Ivy Street. The Roosevelt Manor public housing community adjoins the park to the east, and the west side of the park forms part of Birmingham's boundary with Bessemer. A pedestrian bridge over Valley Creek connects the park to Blocton Avenue to the north.

Roosevelt Park is anchored by the Roosevelt City Recreation Center and swimming pool. The park also features a playground, barbecue pavilion, picnic tables, three outdoor basketball courts, a tennis court, and a baseball diamond.

References

  • Pia, Brian (November 6, 2020) "Residents say Birmingham's Roosevelt City Park has been neglected." ABC3340.com