By Emily Williams After developing a master plan for the city’s recreation facilities, the Vestavia Hills Parks and Recreation Department has decided to think bigger. Headlining the department’s new Community Spaces Plan are the re-development of Wald Park and the potential development of a community center. At the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce’s March luncheon, former … [Read more...]
2016 I Love America Summer Celebration
This 35th annual celebration will feature free swimming from 6-7:30 p.m., a children's area hosted by Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church from 6-8 p.m. and a Pops in the Park Concert by the Shades Mountain Baptist Church Orchestra at 7 p.m. It will also include a screening of a family-friendly movie as well as a business expo. Admission is free. For more information, visit … [Read more...]
Build It and They Will Come: Headed Into Its third summer, the Homewood Community Center Thrives
By Sarah Kuper The Homewood Community Center on Oxmoor Road opened with much fanfare in May 2014. Now, parks and recreation officials are taking a look back at the growth of the facility’s membership and activities. "We are so thankful for the facility we have now. Our old building was built in the 50's and was not suited to the needs of our community today," said Rusty … [Read more...]