Railroad Park Adjusts Rules Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

BIRMINGHAM, AL — With Birmingham under a shelter-in-place order due to the spread of the coronavirus, many of the city's parks, museums and playgrounds have had to close or adjust their rules. Railroad Park announced this week they will remain open, but under several restrictions.

As of April 1, the Railroad Park rules are as follows:

• The restrooms will remain closed until further notice
• Railroad Park is open to those moving in or through it for exercise purposes only
• No sitting
• No group activity (2 or more people) of any kind inside the park
• No group activity (2 or more people) in or near cars parked around the park’s perimeter

• Remain six feet away from all people at all times while exercising (running, walking), including family members and roommates from the same household.

• The two playgrounds, the outdoor exercise equipment area and The Boxcar Cafe remain closed.
• Chairs and tables have been removed from the pavilions.
• Park programs, including Get Healthy on the Railroad, presented by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Alabama remain suspended.

• All park events will be rescheduled.

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Birmingham Police and Railroad Park Rangers will be onsite to enforce the rules.

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