Calera: Parks & Recreation
5 parks and recreation sites are documented near Calera.
- 2.8 recreation sites per 10K residents (vs Alabama 8.3/10K).
Parks & Trails
Federal and state recreation areas within ~50 miles (Recreation.gov RIDB API). 5 sites — 2.8 per 10K residents.
Nearby Nps (1)
Recreation Areas (5)
Vick Shooting Range
Vick Shooting Range
A.G. Gaston Motel
Lake Virginia
Little Lake Wills
Sources: Recreation.gov RIDB API · Refreshed unknown
Sports & Activities
| Nearest Sports Venue · Name | PETE HANNA CENTER |
|---|---|
| Nearest Sports Venue · Distance | 25.2 mi |
Sources: HIFLD — nearest by coordinates
Attractions & Entertainment
Entertainment venues, golf courses, sports facilities, and visitor attractions.
Attractions (13)
Museum of George Washington
Cahaba Critters Animal Farm
Bessemer Hall of History
Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure
Birmingham Zoo
Vulcan Museum
Arlington Antebellum Home and Gardens
McWane Science Center
Museum of Fond Memories at Reed Books
Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center
Birmingham Museum of Art
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
Comer Museum and Arts Center
Sources: OSM Overpass 2026-04 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Geography
| Climate · Avg Temp F | 65.50 |
|---|---|
| Climate · Annual Precip In | 59.10 |
| Climate · Station Name | ALABASTER SHELBY CO AP ASOS |
| Climate · Station Distance Miles | 5.6 mi |
| Climate · Period | 2015-2024 average |
| Elevation · Feet | 500 |
| Elevation · Meters | 152 |
Sources: NOAA RCC-ACIS MultiStnData — nearest station by coordinates · USGS Elevation Point Query Service
Other
Nearby Campgrounds (1)
Nearby Visitor Centers (1)
A.G. Gaston Motel
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Establishments | 61 |
|---|---|
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Employees | 927 |
| Nearest Golf · Name | Montevallo Golf Course |
| Nearest Golf · Distance | 7.0 mi |
| Nearest Tribal Land · Name | Poarch Creek |
| Nearest Tribal Land · Distance | 41.3 mi |
| Youth Sports · Total count | 7 |
Sources: Census County Business Patterns 2022 · OSM golf courses 2026 · HIFLD Indian Reservations · IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=Calera · Refreshed unknown