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Bessemer Parks & Recreation

4.6 ★★★★★ 268 Google reviews · Rec-center track in Bessemer, Alabama

Indoor

Recreation complex featuring a pool and an indoor track, as well as a playground.

Plan your run

  • Access Members / paid access
  • Indoor runs year-round in any weather — a winter and rainy-day option
  • Amenities restrooms, parking (from runner reviews)
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (205) 424-4060
  • Website bessemeral.org

Hours

Monday 6 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–8 PM
Thursday 6 AM–8 PM
Friday 6 AM–8 PM
Saturday 8 AM–6 PM
Sunday Closed

Posted gate hours. Park tracks often close at dusk even when the listing says later, and school tracks close for meets and practice.

Is Bessemer Parks & Recreation open to the public?

Bessemer Parks & Recreation is a private or paid-access facility — expect a membership, day pass, or admission rather than open public access. Check their site or call for current rates and public hours before you plan a visit.

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What's at this track

Features at Bessemer Parks & Recreation, confirmed by runners' own reviews.

🏟️ Indoor Running Tracks 2 mentions

“Full indoor track, outdoor path, pool, tennis and basketball courts.”

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🚻 Tracks with Restrooms 2 mentions

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What runners highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 268 Google reviews — runner-reported, in their own words.

⏱️ great for intervals 3 mentions

“Man this is just a cool place to workout, to walk, to do anything really.”

👨‍👩‍👧 good for the whole family 3 mentions

“I'm not sure what prices are for kids but I know a family of 5 is $40.”

From the reviews

…You can either use the outside of this place, which is the park that has a huge track, 2 basketball courts, 2 baseball fields, a big area where u can play football or soccer with some friends, two playgrounds, AMD restrooms. The facility is the main attraction. It costs 20$ a year for member ship.

★★★★☆ — Brandon, Mar 2019

…Full indoor track, outdoor path, pool, tennis and basketball courts.

★★★★★ — Carin, Sep 2017

…I used the upstairs indoor track very nice to run on. Little noisy when the course there's a basketball game going on. Great clean facility.

★★★★☆ — Anthony, May 2018

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Where to find Bessemer Parks & Recreation

200-256 14th St, Bessemer, AL35020

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