Recreation & Wellness
Family members are encouraged to relieve stress and take care of themselves while their loved one is at UAB . Enjoy any of the activities below or dial * 55 to learn more about nearby shopping or entertainment options .
• UAB Walking Trails Indoor and outdoor walking trails in one- to three-mile loops start on the 2nd floor and continue throughout the campus and around the outside of many buildings . Look for the walking trail signs on the 2nd floor .
• Railroad Park The 19-acre park celebrates Birmingham ’ s industrial and artistic heritage , offering green space , concerts , and cultural events along 1st Avenue South between 14th and 18th Streets ( railroadpark . org ).
• UAB Campus Recreation Center This comprehensive workout facility has a pool , sauna , indoor track , and offers a variety of programs and classes . For more information on rates and obtaining a guest pass , please call * 55 .
• Birmingham Barons Adjacent to Railroad Park , the baseball stadium is downtown ’ s newest feature and home to the AA affiliate of the Chicago White Sox . For tickets , from April through September , visit barons . com .
• Dining , Shopping , and Culture Birmingham offers some of the best fine dining , downhome eats , arts , and culture in the South . To learn more about the area ’ s not-to-be-missed attractions and events , visit birminghamal . org .
Gift Shops
We have three gift shops that offer flowers and plants , greeting cards , gifts , and other accessories . You may call any of our gift shops to purchase a gift and arrange delivery to a patient ’ s room .
• North Pavilion – 2nd floor • ( 205 ) 996-2019 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Monday – Friday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Saturday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Sunday
• West Pavilion – 1st floor • ( 205 ) 934-6434 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Saturday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Sunday
• UAB Hospital-Highlands – 3rd floor • ( 205 ) 930-7025 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday
Religious Services
We know that hospitalization can be emotionally and spiritually challenging for patients , families , and guests . The following quiet spaces are available for meditation or prayer 24 / 7 in the hospital :
• Interfaith chapels for private prayer and meditation – West Pavilion – 1st floor – Women & Infants Center – 2nd floor – UAB Hospital-Highlands – 4th floor
• Sanctuary for meditation and prayer – North Pavilion – 2nd floor
We offer weekly faith-based worship services in the West Pavilion Interfaith Chapel ( 1st floor ). For a list of worship times , please call ( 205 ) 934-4254 between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm , or visit uabpastoralcare . org .
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