George Ward Park
George Ward Park (formerly Green Springs Park) is a 100-acre Birmingham city park located in the Glen Iris neighborhood of the Southside community. It was renamed in 1952 to honor former Mayor George Ward who oversaw the city's purchase of the land and its dedication for public recreation.
Disc golf course
The park holds a 24 hole disc golf course, which was completed in 1990. The course features concrete tees with 13 holes of less than 300 feet, 9 holes between 300-400 feet, and two holes of greater than 400 feet. The total course length is ~7,200 feet.
Dog park
On October 17, 2009 the City of Birmingham dedicated the area's first public dog park at George Ward Park. The 2.6 acre fenced-in section included double gates and dividers for large and small dogs. Lobbying and planning for the park was undertaken by Bark for a Park.
References
- PDGA Online Disc Golf Course Directory (July 24, 2006)
- "Parks Named for Clayton and Ward" (January 16, 1952) Birmingham Post-Herald - via Birmingham Public Library Digital Collections
- Singleton, William C. III (October 17, 2009) "Barking up the right tree: City opens dog park." Birmingham News