Forest Park
About the district
Forest Park, at Roughly bounded by Highland Golf Course, 38th St. and Cherry Sts., Clairmont and Linwood Rds., and Overlook Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 21, 1980. The Register lists it for its town planning, landscape design and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as English Cottage, as it does for 9 other Alabama listings. The listing covers 230 acres.
What it isHistoric district in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 138 MB · National Archives↗Finding Forest Park
Roughly bounded by Highland Golf Course, 38th St. and Cherry Sts., Clairmont and Linwood Rds., and Overlook Ave., Birmingham
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
9 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
English Cottage style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as English Cottage.
Memories of Forest Park
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Forest Park
Is Forest Park on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 21, 1980 (Register number 80000693).
Is Forest Park a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Alabama has 36 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Sloss Blast Furnace Site, 1.4 miles away.
Can you visit Forest Park?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of Forest Park?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 138 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 77836404 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.