About Pelham
Pelham is home to Oak Mountain State Park, Alabama’s
largest, which grew by 1,644 acres in December 2021. The new land expansion is almost
double the acreage of New York’s Central Park and brings Oak Mountain State
Park to a total of 11,584 acres. Visitors enjoy fishing, swimming, hiking,
mountain biking, golfing, wildlife attractions, and so much more!
In addition to Oak Mountain, Pelham
offers a diverse mix of recreational and entertainment options. Oak Mountain
Amphitheater draws in Grammy-award-winning bands and musicians from around the
country. The Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena is home to The Birmingham
Bulls, a Southern Professional Hockey League team. The Pelham Racquet Club
hosts an annual United States Tennis Association Pro Circuit women's tournament
that attracts top players from around the world. Ballantrae Golf Club is a
favorite for both residents and visitors amongst public golf courses in
Birmingham. Pelham's municipal parks and recreational offerings are unmatched.
The Greenway trail connects our city in a way no other city can claim. Our
Pelham City Park complex features a tennis center, a recreation center, outdoor
basketball, and sand volleyball courts, in addition to baseball, softball, and
football fields, and a dog park.
Pelham boasts more than 5,500 businesses, a two-to-one
advantage over its nearest competitor in Shelby County. Seventeen hundred of
them are small or mid-sized.
While Pelham's population of 24,000
allows us to retain our small-town feel, we have two exits off Interstate 65,
offering convenient and easy access to Birmingham, Atlanta, and to the
beautiful beaches of South Alabama. Our scenic neighborhoods offer a retreat
from the busy world. It’s a wonderful place to call home and a great place to
visit.
A path apart.
What is authenticity? It’s what sets you
apart. What makes you different, distinguished, unique. It’s more than the
choices you make, It’s the path you take. Where education isn’t just
community-focused, it’s community-inspired. Recreation is a mix of indoor and
outdoor opportunities, and support is given to both large and local businesses.
It’s the path you take in Pelham – unrivaled in its offerings, unmatched in its
affordability, and unparalleled in its progress – a path apart.