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The City of Irondale is stepping up with one goal: a more beautiful place to live and visit, with new gateway designs, refreshed public spaces, and upgrades to a favorite community park. The best part? It’s not just what the city is doing—you can get involved, too.

Read on to see how the city is sprucing up and how you can be part of it.

Keep Irondale Beautiful Month—how you can pitch in

You can help keep parks and the Cahaba River clean and beautiful through community events. (City of Irondale)

Community involvement is what truly keeps Irondale shining. April is Keep Irondale Beautiful Month, and it’s packed with opportunities to get involved.

“A beautiful city doesn’t happen by chance—it happens when people care. And in Irondale, our people step up and show they care. Keep Irondale Beautiful Month is about more than spring cleaning. Every bag of litter picked up and every flower planted is helping turn our city into an even stronger community.”

Mayor James D. Stewart, Jr.

Here’s what’s happening this month:

1. Community Shred-It Day

• What: Declutter + help the city recycle safely. Gather your old documents, home office electronics + small hard drives + drop them off at this free shredding + recycling day.  
• When: Sat, April 11 | 8:30–10:30AM
• Where: Irondale City Hall
• Details

2. Beautify Our Byways Litter Clean-Up

• What: Help tidy up Alton Road + Ruffner Road. Gloves, bags + all supplies are provided—just show up ready to pitch in. 
• When: Sat, April 11 | 9–11:30AM
• Where: Meet at Irondale City Hall
• Details

3. Bark and Bloom at Tails by the Rails

• What: Brighten the City of Irondale’s dog park by planting flowers while enjoying some springtime fun with your pups. Strawberry lemonade will be available, plus a pup cup buffet with special toppings, like bananas and dog-friendly berries.
• When: Sun, April 19 | 2–4PM
• Where: Ellard Park
• Details

5. Grants Mill Earth Week Walking Cleanup

• What: Celebrate Earth Week with a hands-on cleanup along the Grants Mill Cahaba Blueway. Volunteers will help remove litter, tackle invasive species and support habitat restoration along the trails. All supplies are provided.
• When: Mon, April 20 | 9AM–1PM
• Where: 4700 Highlands Way, Birmingham, AL 35210
• Details

6. Household Hazardous Waste Collection

• What: Properly dispose of items like paint, batteries, electronics and more.
  • *Note: Jefferson County residents only.
• When: Sat, April 25 | 8–11:30AM
• Where: Classic Car Motoring
• Details

City of Irondale’s new gateway designs

First impressions matter, and Irondale is about to make one you won’t forget. Mayor James D. Stewart, Jr. caught people’s attention last summer when he revealed plans for bold new gateway features (aka new city entry signage) across the city.

This year, those plans come to life at three key spots:

• 16th Street & Crestwood Boulevard
• The roundabout at Cahaba Crossing
• Grants Mill Road exit off I-459

Irondale Gateways renderings (City of Irondale)

Updates include city branding, fresh landscaping and artistic touches that give each gateway its own personality.

Clean up during Irondale’s Spring Trash Amnesty Weeks

Spring Trash Amnesty Weeks are an easy way for Irondale residents to help the city stay fresh and welcoming.

Organized by the city’s Public Works Department, this initiative allows residents to place large items, yard debris and small construction materials curbside during their designated collection week. It’s a simple and effective way to declutter while contributing to a cleaner community overall. 

Aren’t sure which district you live in? Find out here.

From major infrastructure projects to hands-on volunteer events, the City of Irondale is showing that maintaining a beautiful city is a shared effort.

Beacon Park’s fresh look

Another major investment is coming to Beacon Park, one of Irondale’s most popular gathering spots. With help from two grants and support from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama and the City of Irondale, the park is getting a full refresh.

Improvements include:

• A brand-new, wider + fully ADA-accessible walking track
• A state-of-the-art FitnessCourt® designed for all ages + fitness levels
• New playground, pickleball courts + restrooms

Beacon Park is perfect for trail walks with friends and outdoor movies with family. (City of Irondale)

Beacon Park is already home to picnic pavilions and community favorites like outdoor movie nights and lively jazz concerts, but with new updates underway, the park will be an even better hub for connection, wellness and fun.

Want to learn more or get involved? Visit the City of Irondale’s website for details on projects, events and how you can help keep this community looking its best.

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