Golfing is popular in the Greater Birmingham area, with the region home to over 30 courses within 15 miles of the Birmingham city center. These include a mix of public and private courses, providing golfers with options depending on skill level, course conditions, pace of play, and social environment.

Hoover is home to four major golf facilities with five courses, including Ross Bridge on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, the Greystone Golf & Country Club, and the Riverchase Country Club. What separates Hoover from neighboring cities like Vestavia Hills or Mountain Brook is the quality and variety of its courses. The Ross Bridge course offers a resort-quality golf experience alongside a master-planned community, and the Riverchase and Greystone…

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Walkability can be a major factor when deciding where to buy your next home. Buyers value the convenience of being able to access daily needs without the use of a vehicle, the benefits of greater connection with their local community, and often higher property values. 

Out of all the over-the-mountain communities in the Greater Birmingham area, Homewood has some of the highest concentration of walkable neighborhoods. Three of the most walkable neighborhoods include Edgewood, Hollywood, and West Homewood, which are each defined by their own community character, available real estate, and access to specific amenities. 

Walkable Neighborhoods at a Glance

Neighborhood

Build Styles

Nearby Amenities

Edgewood

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