Crestwood Park

Sports and Recreation

The 12.11-acre neighborhood park features a fenced football-sized playing field with concrete bleachers and a field house on the north side. A jogging track encircles the field, providing a convenient space for runners and walkers to exercise.

The athletic facilities are utilized for youth football as well as by amateur leagues such as the Liga Latinoamericana de Fútbol and the Magic City Lacrosse Club. The park also offers tennis courts and pickleball courts, catering to racquet sport enthusiasts.

Amenities

Crestwood Park includes a swimming pool, which is a popular attraction during the warmer months. For younger visitors, there is a playground area where children can play and socialize.

The park provides facilities for community gatherings and outdoor relaxation, including a barbecue pit with a picnic shelter. The landscaped parking lot ensures convenient access for visitors.

A drainage swale and steep slope separate the park from Crestwood Boulevard, with a footbridge opposite 54th Street South providing access.

History and Improvements

In 2009, the City of Birmingham allocated $2.4 million for park enhancements. Construction began in December 2011, and the renovated park reopened in September 2012. These improvements have helped maintain Crestwood Park as a vital community asset.

On May 12, 2007, the park's playing field was rededicated as the Claud Cotten III Memorial Field, honoring Crestwood North neighborhood activist Claud Cotten, who promoted organized sports for decades and served on the board of the Crestwood Colts.