A small, vibrant quarter of Birmingham with much to do
Birmingham's Parkside District packs a lot in its mile-long stretch. The community is home to several long-favored restaurants, Alabama's oldest brewery, sleek condos and most notably, the Birmingham Barons. Sports fans flock to the community's beating heart, Regions Field, to cheer on the local ball team during baseball season. The 8,500-seat minor league stadium opened in 2013 and has become a vital Parkside attraction. "I've been to several games myself," says Tamra Lark, office manager at the local Red Mountain Theater Arts Campus. "You feel you're a part of the game because of how the field is centered. The games are excellent; you can feel the energy throughout the area."
Parkside is located within walking distance of all downtown Birmingham has to offer.
Stretch your legs and enjoy the views from the 19 acres that make up Railroad Park.
Try some wine at the Magic City Wine Festival.
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Life at Printers Corner
"It's an up-and-coming area with a lot of pending growth," Lark says. "There's a lot of apartment buildings being built." Most Parkside residents live in apartment and condominium complexes, namely Printers Corner. The century-old building is now a chic condo complex with "shell" units for sale, allowing each buyer to create a floor plan. The building also has thoughtfully designed plans, such as The Artist's Loft, The Private Resort, and the Greenhouse Plan. Wide open spaces with large windows characterize the building. Cavernous ceilings feature original metal cross supports, providing an old industrial vibe. The units also feature private rooftop terraces where condo owners can create their dream outdoor oasis. All the units in Printers Corner come with secure, climate-controlled parking downstairs, with spaces large enough to fit any vehicle. Condos typically cost between $200,000 and $415,000.
Printers Corner is a sought after condominium in the Parkside neighborhood.
Try some wine at the Magic City Wine Festival.
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A day at Railroad Park or Rotary Trail
Residents often walk over to Railroad Park to have a picnic, toss around a frisbee or jog along the trail that surrounds the outer limits of the park. The trail provides views of the Birmingham skyline. Park-goers also enjoy lounging by the small central lake or bringing the kids to the dynamic playground. The scenic Rotary Trail cuts through the neighborhood. It was the Rotary Club of Birmingham's centennial gift to the community, completed in 2015. The $3.5-million project transformed a vacant railroad into a beautifully landscaped, four-block pathway perfect for hiking, running or biking. Millions of dollars were invested in the area, and the trail has become a popular destination and one of the most photographed places in Birmingham City.
The Magic City Rotary Trail is great for running, dog walking in Parkside.
Catch some shade and enjoy the green spaces in Railroad park in Parkside.
Railroad Park has free exercises classes in the Parkside Neighborhood.
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Local students attend Birmingham City Schools
The few kids growing up in Parkside attend Birmingham City Schools, which earned an overall C on Niche. Children first attend Glen Iris Elementary School, which has a student-to-teacher ratio of 22-to-1 and a C-minus on Niche. Middle schoolers attend Booker T. Washington School, which scored a C-minus on Niche. Students head to A.H. Parker High School to earn their diplomas. Students can join various extracurriculars, like football and volleyball or robotics club and student government. Niche gave the high school an overall C-plus.
Glen Iris Elementary is only 1.5 miles away from the Parkside neighborhood.,
Parkside neighborhood school age children can attend Booker T. Washington school.
Your teens can attend Parker High School in the Parkside neighborhood.
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Navigating Birmingham
Parkside is a walkable neighborhood, but the MAX Transit service serves the district, so bus stops are down most blocks. Parkside is also home to an Amtrak train station. The heart of Birmingham is about a mile away, so locals have the amenities of the city at their fingertips. Commuters have the convenience of busy nearby roadways, like Highways 65 and 20. If locals need a doctor, UAB Hospital is under a mile away. And Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is about 5 miles away when locals need to catch a flight.
Parkside is located within walking distance of all downtown Birmingham has to offer.
Locals can enjoy the public transportation in Parkside.
Locals can ride their bikes in the Parkside neighborhood.
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Locals have several breweries and restaurants within walking distance
There's a lot to do, see and eat within walking distance. Locals start their day at The Red Cat, a café in Railroad Park that serves coffee and breakfast all day. After breakfast, adults hop around the community's ample breweries. Monday Night Brewing Social Club has popular brews like the Mr. Robot blackberry lemon sour and a full food menu amid lively décor. There's also Good People Brewing Company, which is in a large historic warehouse next to Regions Field. It's the oldest and largest brewery in Alabama. And for a mid-day snack, next door is Hotbox, which serves Asian street food in an outdoor trailer. For dinner, locals head to Michael's Restaurant. Known for its delicious steaks, this legendary eatery has several locations that have popped up in Birmingham over the years. And for high-production performances, locals head to Red Mountain Theatre Company's Arts Campus. "We've been putting on Broadway-caliber shows for about four years," Lark says. If locals want to make a meal at home, they can grab their ingredients at the neighborhood's central Publix.
Homestyle cooking is at Ted's located in Parkside Alabama.
Red Cat serves students everyday in Parkside Alabama.
Good People Brewing company is next to Regions Field and a great pre game spot.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,694
Median Age
27
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.3%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
2.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$49,799
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$55,130
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96%
College Graduates
82%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
60.8%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
57''
Average Winter Low Temperature
35°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
1''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
72/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
85/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
49/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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