Welcome to the beautiful city of Gardendale, Alabama. We are a city that is on the move. This is a place where family values help our citizens “live the good life” in our welcoming neighborhoods.

Gardendale is a bedroom community with all the amenities of the big city life. It is located only 8 miles from downtown Birmingham where our citizens can enjoy arts, concerts, and all the conveniences of metropolitan living and still live in a community that is rich in culture. Gardendale also has a top rated Arts Council that produces some of the best performances anywhere around. We are blessed to have such a wonderful Civic Center that serves a great part of Jefferson County. We are the only city in Jefferson county that will soon be home to a Miracle League Field, which is a place where physically and mentally challenged citizens can be directly involved in the All-American sport of baseball. Gardendale is very involved in youth sports. In 2008 we hosted the Dizzy Dean 7 year-olds World Series. Our youth football, softball, baseball, basketball, and soccer facilities are among the best in the region. We are fortunate to have outstanding tennis courts and modern playground facilities for all ages. Sports is not the only outstanding amenity in Gardendale. Our Library has been rated 2nd in the state of Alabama with state-of-the-art technology and is steadily growing. Our quality of life is very important. We take pride in our highly professional Police and Fire Departments whose service gives the citizens a peace of mind.

Gardendale schools are run by the Jefferson County Board of Education and are ranked as some of the best schools in the state. The SAT/ACT/PSAT scores are among the top in the state of Alabama. Gardendale has 2 Elementary Schools, Bragg Middle School and Gardendale High School as well as two private schools. The Jefferson County Board of Education is in the process of completing a new $50+ million dollar high school that will host state-of-the-art technology.

Gardendale also hosts some of the most beautiful subdivision communities around. You can find modern homes in various price ranges to suit your needs. Gardendale is also home to nearly 50 churches from small to large. We feel certain that you will be able to find a church where you and your family can feel at home.

Gardendale is the type of community that many people think disappeared years ago, but with the help of our Historical Society, Public Works Department and our Beautification Board, the beauty and history of Gardendale is kept alive. Those of us who live and do business here know that a life of Southern friendliness and neighborly spirit does still exist. That’s the way we live everyday here in Gardendale, and we invite you to become a part of it. If you are looking for a special place to live or open a business, you will find that Gardendale offers some of the finest opportunities available anywhere. My office would be happy to help you coordinate your move into our beautiful and progressive city.

In service to the City of Gardendale,

Othell Phillips