State Park · Alabama, United States
Oak Mountain State Park
Oak Mountain State Park is a state park in Alabama, United States, established in 1927.
State Park · Alabama, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Shelby, Alabama, United States |
| Established | 1927 |
| Coordinates | 33.3156° N, 86.7734° W |
| Managed by | Alabama state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Oak Mountain State Park
Oak Mountain State Park is a public recreation area located approximately 20 miles (32 km) south of Birmingham in the northeast quadrant of the city of Pelham, Alabama, United States. It is the state's largest state park at 9,940 acres (4,020 ha) and is home to the Alabama Wildlife Center, Oak Mountain Interpretive Center, and Oak Mountain BMX Track. Park activities include hiking, running, mountain biking, swimming, camping, fishing, horseback riding, and golf. The park is managed by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 20 miles south of Birmingham |
Airports near this park
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- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) · Birmingham, United States · 17.1 miles away
- Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) · Atlanta, United States · 137.0 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Oak Mountain State Park?
Oak Mountain State Park is in Alabama, United States (33.3156° N, 86.7734° W).
When was Oak Mountain State Park established?
Oak Mountain State Park was established in 1927, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How do I get to Oak Mountain State Park?
The nearest town is Birmingham, Alabama. about 20 miles south of Birmingham.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Alabama_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Alabama state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oak_Mountain_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).