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Whether a first time home buyer or seasoned retiree, Pelham is a special place to live. Pelham's mild climate allows participation in outdoor activities all year round, a big plus if golf or tennis is your game.
Residents will tell you that Pelham is a great place for families. Children attend award-winning schools and have opportunities to participate in a variety of after-school activities. Dance, gymnastics and martial arts schools are conveniently located in the city, as well as a fine arts school and ice skating school. With several athletic programs to choose from, it's clear that children can experience a variety of activities while growing up in Pelham.
Residents describe Pelham as a safe community with all the conveniences of a large city. Affordable housing and world-renowned medical facilities make Pelham a desirable community.
Pelham is home to phenomenal Oak Mountain State Park. The day-use activities at Oak Mountain State Park set it apart from all other Alabama State Parks. With over 50 miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails set in a picturesque 9,940-acre park, there is something for all outdoor enthusiasts to appreciate and enjoy. The park's day-use picnic facilities include large picnic pavilions and picnic tables with grills, two fishing lakes on the north end of the park (Fishing Center) and in the Main Day-Use one recreational lake with pedal boat and canoe rentals, a sandy beach swimming area, a large open playing field, ample shoreline for bank fisherman and a boat launch for your personal boat (no gas operated motors, but electric trolling motors invited). We also offer a 18 hole golf course with pro shop & driving range, mountain bike trails, demonstration farm, and rental horseback riding facilities.
If you want to stay longer than a day, the park offers cabins and camping facilities. With the largest area and variety of outdoor recreational pursuits, Oak Mountain is sure to provide excitement for every member of the family!
Holiday Shopping
Homewood businesses kick off the holidays with the annual Holiday Open House. The popular event has grown each year and features complementary appetizers and beverages, trolley rides, live music, and the opportunity to preview the season’s best gift ideas in a fun and festive environment.
Christmas in Homewood
Celebrate the holidays in Homewood with the festive annual Homewood Christmas Parade. The parade starts at the Homewood Public Library, travels east on Oxmoor Road to 18th Street, around to 28th Street and Central Avenue with the parade ending at Homewood Central Park. The parade features a variety of civic groups, churches, clubs, organizations, school groups, businesses, and individuals. Awards are given for “Best Float,” “Best Performance,” and “Best of Show.” The parade’s traditional finale is the arrival of Santa Claus riding atop the Homewood Fire Department’s ladder truck. Following the parade, Santa is available for photos on the 18th Street plaza.
Easter Egg Hunt
Homewood Central Park is home to Homewood’s annual Easter Egg Hunt. The hunt is for toddlers to 12-year-olds. Children hunt for eggs by age groups, and there is a section for children with special needs. There are also Moon Walks, train rides, and a Merry-Go-Round.
Exceptional Foundation Chili Cook-Off
Each year, dozens of chili cooking aficionados turn out to see whose recipe will reign supreme at the Exceptional Foundation Chili Cook-Off. Held in the Exceptional Foundation parking lot, which is shared with Homewood Central Park on Oxmoor Road, the cook-off has become a highly anticipated event and the Foundation’s biggest fundraiser. A panel of judges chooses the grand-prize winner and first and second runners-up, as well as the winners of the fundraising and spirit awards. Event patrons vote on the People’s Choice Award. Festivalgoers sample chili and enjoy live music. Kids activities include face painting, a moonwalk, and a magician.
Friday Night Flicks
Each Friday night during the summer, Homewood Central Park becomes an outdoor movie theater, with family friendly movies shown on a huge outdoor screen. There are also food and beverage vendors, inflatables, and other kid-friendly activities. Bring lawn chairs and a picnic basket for loads of family fun.
Downtown Homewood Farmer's Market
Homewood’s first Farmers Market kicked off on May 22 and will continue each Saturday through August. The Farmers Market is a partnership between Urban Cook House, a new Homewood eatery featuring locally grown foods, and the Homewood Chamber of Commerce. Located at the corner of 18th Street S. and 29th Avenue, the market features local farmers selling their fresh-from-the-field produce.
Homewood Chamber Golf Tournament
Held at Oxmoor Valley, a 54-hole Robert Trent Jones-designed
facility, the Homewood Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic puts
the fun in fundraiser. After a shotgun start, golf teams compete
for bragging rights and prizes for first-, second-, and third-place
finishes. There is also a putting contest, and each golfer receives
an official tournament golf shirt or cap and many other valuable
prizes in their gift bag. The “after the tournament party”
features great food and
live music. There are
drawings for incredible
door prizes donated by
Homewood businesses,
which are always a fan
favorite. The 2010 event
features a hole-in-one
competition with a
prize of a Toyota from
Limbaugh Toyota and
gifts of golf balls from
State Farm Insurance.
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