The first page of the Storywalk at the Cahaba Riverchase Greenway — The new Storywalk at the Cahaba Riverchase Greenway features the story “If You Find a Leaf: An Inspiring Nature Book for Kids and Toddlers” by Aimée Sicuro. (Hoover Public Library)

Hoover families have a new way to turn reading time into an outdoor adventure with the opening of a Storywalk at the Cahaba Riverchase Greenway.

Created through a partnership between the Hoover Public Library and Hoover Parks & Recreation, the new project brings picture-book pages outdoors, giving little readers a fun reason to get moving.

Here’s where to find it and what you’ll discover when you visit.

A new way to enjoy Hoover’s outdoor spaces

The Storywalk at the Cahaba Riverchase Greenway is Hoover’s second, following the original at Aldridge Gardens, which opened in November 2021.

“Family literacy is so important and a Storywalk is such a good way to promote both family literacy and exercise while enjoying the great outdoor spaces Hoover has to offer.”
Emma Davis, Children’s Librarian + Social Media Manager, Hoover Public Library

The project was made possible through funding from the Friends of the Hoover Public Library and the Hoover Parks & Recreation Foundation, with help from the city’s Public Works Department.

Designed for children and families, the Storywalk is free and open to readers of all ages, including your littlest bookworm.

What book is featured at the Cahaba Riverchase StoryWalk?

The first featured book at Hoover’s new Storywalk is “If You Find a Leaf: An Inspiring Nature Book for Kids and Toddlers” by Aimée Sicuro. Talk about a fitting pick for an outdoor adventure!

How does the Hoover Public Library choose which stories to feature along the Storywalk?

“We try to choose stories that are reflective of the season, the kind of nature found at the parks and occasionally related to something we are doing at the library, like Summer Reading!

Many of the books we choose have interactive elements like prompting physical movement or looking around the space to find something. Interactive stories are a great way to keep young kids engaged in what they are reading.”
Emma Davis, Children’s Librarian + Social Media Manager, Hoover Public Library

According to the Hoover Public Library you won’t have to wait long for the next story. It is scheduled to arrive in January 2027.

Where to find the new Storywalk in Hoover

Ready to hit the trail? Start at the Cahaba Riverchase Greenway Trailhead parking lot and head left. After crossing the bridge, you’ll spot the Storywalk’s first page.

The full paved loop is about half a mile, relatively flat and little kid- and stroller-friendly. Can’t make it to the end? There are a few ways you can shorten the route if little legs aren’t up for the whole trek. Parenting win, am I right?

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