Well I realize that I said to stay tuned until tomorrow to discover all the fun stuff that Pelham has to offer and it is now a week later…time flies when you are having fun. I know the anticipation is building, so let's get started.
Right now in Pelham we are hosting the Alabama State Fair. The fair is located at the Verizon Wireless Music Center. The dates are August 27 – September 6, 2010. There is a petting zoo for the kids and I understand you can ride an elephant. I also heard something else about monkeys riding dogs. This is a family “must do” event!
While you are visiting the fair, we have several good restaurants along Highway 119 to grab a bite to eat. We have your normal fast food: Chick-fil-A, Krystals, McDonalds, Whatabuger, Taco Bell, Kentucky Fried Chicken. Then for the nicer restaurants we have: O’Charley’s, Applebees’, Margarita Grill, Ruby Tuesdays & Texas Roadhouse. For veggies along Highway 119 we have Cracker Barrel and Golden Corral.
Speaking of restaurants, we have so many good restaurants in the Pelham area that I am including a link that gives the names and addresses of the eating places here.
Also, in Pelham we have the Pelham Civic Complex which has two ice rinks. The rink complex holds ice skating classes and it is the home of the University of Alabama Hockey team. At the complex you can have birthday parties, wedding receptions and meetings. It is a versatile complex and is located adjacent to the Verizon Wireless Center.
Pelham also has two other great sports complex: Ballentrae Golf and the Pelham Racquet Club.
Ballantrae Golf Club won the following awards: “The Best New Affordable Public Golf Course” in 2005 from Golf Digest and “Top 50 Courses for Women” from Golf for Women Magazine. At the Ballentrae Golf Club the course is very beautiful and affordable, please check the website for all the up to date specials. They also serve a wonderful breakfast buffet on Saturday mornings!
Pelham Racquet Club was voted USTA Outstanding Facility Awards in 2002. The Racquet Club has 20 clay courts and 5 hard courts. It has stadium seating on one court and it is the home of the Pro Circuit Women’s $25,000 Challenger. (usually held each Spring) They host many USTA tournaments through out the year ranging from Junior tennis all the way to Senior Adult Tennis.
In addition to these great facilities we have the following parks located here in Pelham:
• Football field
• Concession stands and Press Boxes
• Picnic Pavilion
• Walking track
• 2 Playground areas for the little folks
• Pelham Tennis Center – 11 hard surface courts (this is where Riverchase Middle School and Pelham High School tennis teams practices and holds there matches.) Little known fact about Pelham High School tennis team: They have advanced to the State Tournament for the last 7 years and placed many years! Go Panthers!
Carroll Park - Chandalar Subdivision
• Walking track
Fun Go Holler Park
See ya soon!
Right now in Pelham we are hosting the Alabama State Fair. The fair is located at the Verizon Wireless Music Center. The dates are August 27 – September 6, 2010. There is a petting zoo for the kids and I understand you can ride an elephant. I also heard something else about monkeys riding dogs. This is a family “must do” event!
While you are visiting the fair, we have several good restaurants along Highway 119 to grab a bite to eat. We have your normal fast food: Chick-fil-A, Krystals, McDonalds, Whatabuger, Taco Bell, Kentucky Fried Chicken. Then for the nicer restaurants we have: O’Charley’s, Applebees’, Margarita Grill, Ruby Tuesdays & Texas Roadhouse. For veggies along Highway 119 we have Cracker Barrel and Golden Corral.
Speaking of restaurants, we have so many good restaurants in the Pelham area that I am including a link that gives the names and addresses of the eating places here.
Also, in Pelham we have the Pelham Civic Complex which has two ice rinks. The rink complex holds ice skating classes and it is the home of the University of Alabama Hockey team. At the complex you can have birthday parties, wedding receptions and meetings. It is a versatile complex and is located adjacent to the Verizon Wireless Center.
Pelham also has two other great sports complex: Ballentrae Golf and the Pelham Racquet Club.
In addition to these great facilities we have the following parks located here in Pelham:
• Baseball/Softball fields
• Batting Cages
• Concession stands and Press Boxes
• Picnic Pavilion
• Walking track
• 2 Playground areas for the little folks
• Pelham Tennis Center – 11 hard surface courts (this is where Riverchase Middle School and Pelham High School tennis teams practices and holds there matches.) Little known fact about Pelham High School tennis team: They have advanced to the State Tournament for the last 7 years and placed many years! Go Panthers!
Carroll Park - Chandalar Subdivision • Recreation Area – nice open area to play Frisbee or flag football
Coker Park
• Fitness area
• Playground area for the little folks
• Picnic area
Creekview Neighborhood Park
• Playground and Picnic area
Fun Go Holler Park• Softball field and pressbox
• Basketball court
• Walking track
• Playground area
• Picnic area
There is so much to do in Pelham – hope I see you at one of the walking tracks this fall!
Harry Mckay
205-706-6752
