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Shades Creek Greenway
3325 Old Columbiana Rd, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Trail🪢 Leash required
3 miles of trails
⭐ 4.7
1,240 reviews
Vestavia Hills' 3-mile Shades Creek Greenway is a paved path for leashed dogs beside the creek with plenty of shade. Parking and trash cans are available. Water access varies by section.
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- Park
- Shades Creek Greenway
- Type
- Trail
- Location
- Vestavia Hills, Alabama
- Coordinates
- 33.4356, -86.7967
- Trail miles
- 3
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (1,240 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.3 / 10 — Solid
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
6.3/ 10
Solid
- · ★ 4.7 from 1,240 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
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Dog policy
3-mile paved greenway along Shades Creek in Vestavia Hills. Leashed dogs welcome.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Trash cans
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