Red Mountain Park
About
1,500-Acre Outdoor Playground
Red Mountain Park is one of the largest urban parks in the U.S., built on a former iron ore mining site along Red Mountain Ridge. The park offers 18+ miles of trails, tree houses, a sensory trail, hammock parks, and historical mine sites - all run under Jefferson County Greenways.
Outdoor Kids Programs
Programs and venues for kids include:
- Treetop adventure platforms and tree houses
- Sensory Trail for younger or accessibility-need kids
- Remy's Dog Park alongside trails
- Guided youth field trip bookings via the Greenways foundation
What's Included
- Trail access free during park hours
- Wooden play structures and lookouts on trails
- Historic mining interpretive stops
- On-site staff and ranger contact
Experience
Wide-open outdoor setting for active kids who like long walks, climbing structures, and ridge-top views. Best for families looking for unstructured outdoor time over scheduled class.