Helena: Parks & Recreation
Within reach of Helena: 5 parks and recreation sites.
- 2.3 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 — 2.3 per 10K residents.
Nearby Nps (1)
Recreation Areas (5)
A.G. Gaston Motel
Vick Shooting Range
Vick Shooting Range
Burchfield Branch Day Use Passes
BURCHFIELD BRANCH PARK
Sources: Recreation.gov RIDB API · Refreshed unknown
Sports & Activities
Items (1)
Birmingham Barons
| Nearest Sports Venue · Name | PETE HANNA CENTER |
|---|---|
| Nearest Sports Venue · Distance | 13.0 mi |
Sources: HIFLD — nearest by coordinates · Refreshed unknown
Attractions & Entertainment
Entertainment venues, golf courses, sports facilities, and visitor attractions.
Attractions (15)
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
Museum of George Washington
Birmingham Museum of Art
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
Southern Museum Of Flight
Cahaba Critters Animal Farm
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center
Brookside Historic Museum
Sources: OSM Overpass 2026-04 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Geography
| Climate · Avg Temp F | 65.00 |
|---|---|
| Climate · Annual Precip In | 55.10 |
| Climate · Station Name | HELENA |
| Climate · Station Distance Miles | 1.9 mi |
| Climate · Period | 2015-2024 average |
| Elevation · Feet | 473 |
| Elevation · Meters | 144 |
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 | 1,550 |
|---|---|
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Employees | 29,611 |
| Nearest Golf · Name | Unnamed Golf Course |
| Nearest Golf · Distance | 4.2 mi |
| Nearest Tribal Land · Name | Cherokee Tribe of Northeast Alabama |
| Nearest Tribal Land · Distance | 46.8 mi |
| Youth Sports · Total count | 15 |
Sources: Census County Business Patterns 2022 · OSM golf courses 2026 · HIFLD Indian Reservations · IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=Helena · Refreshed unknown