David Dionne, Executive Director, Red Mountain Park
ComebackTown is published by David Sher to begin a discussion on a better Birmingham.
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We are in the process of building Red Mountain Park into one of the finest adventure parks in America.
If you have never heard of the Park or still think we are near Vulcan’s statue then you need to stop and take a look around. You will find an urban signature Park developing right beneath your nose and it will change your life and reshape your understanding of Birmingham. Continue reading World-class adventure park being built in Birmingham→
David Dionne, Executive Director of Red Mountain Park
ComebackTown is published by David Sher to begin a discussion on a better Birmingham.
Today’s guest blogger is David Dionne. If you’d like to be a guest blogger, please click here.
I moved to Birmingham in 2008, coming from a great job in Maryland where I was building and operating parks and trails. I was lured to Birmingham after receiving a phone call about an opportunity at Red Mountain Park in Birmingham. My knowledge of Birmingham was pitiful so I began to confirm the information provided by the recruiter. First, I was astounded to learn that Birmingham was in the mountains. Then I was delighted to find a city filled with outstanding restaurants, world-class hospitals, six universities, art museums, an excellent orchestra and an overall great quality of life. Continue reading Why do we apologize for Birmingham?→