Birmingham's Front Lawn: 15 Years of Railroad Park 

A Documentary Film

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Join us at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens in Birmingham for the showing of a documentary film tracing Railroad Park's 15-year journey—from a collection of gravel lots and train car storage to a nationally recognized model of urban greenspace and design excellence.

The film emphasizes the role of design, planning, and community leadership in the Park’s creation. The premiere will feature a panel discussion with designers, urban planners, and community leaders, offering the public a chance to hear firsthand how the Park’s award-winning design came to life.

Purchase your ticket today before they sell out and honor the collaborative spirit that built Railroad Park, expand understanding of the design arts and their role in community revitalization, and inspire residents to be part of shaping Birmingham’s next chapter.

Individual Ticket Prices
$15* - NOW through Wednesday, April 8
$20* - Thursday, April 9 & at the Door
*Plus Tax

As we celebrate Railroad Park's 16th Anniversary, we will reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and imagine the future of public space in Birmingham.

PROGRAM
5:00 PM: Doors Open
5:30 PM: Documentary Film

This documentary film is produced by award-winning filmmaker Michele Forman, Marika Gray Taylor, and Ginger Jefferson. The film & premiere event are made possible by the Philip Morris Fund for the Design Arts at the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, the Alabama Humanities Alliance, Jemison Investment Co., and Bham Now.