kelly ingram park

This park commemorates the brutal treatment of black protesters under the regime of Police Commissioner "Bull" Connor who famously stated, "What Laws? Around here we make our own Laws!". This was about the time when the movement began to use young children to participate when older members were threatened with loss of life and livelihood and could be targeted by white supremacists easily through their employment, The young children were used to bring business to a halt - a key move to put economic pressure to change the laws of segregation and unequal treatment of blacks.This park immortalizes that day when the police were unleashed on the young lives after imprisoning more than a thousand of them threatened to overflow the jails. A combination of billy clubs, tear gas, and finally attack dogs were turned on the young lives. This park has statues that bring those fearful times alive. The content of the park is, and should be, disturbing for all freedom loving people standing on our rights assuming they are both immutable and everlasting, The civil rights movement was a result of the country turning back from the spirit of emancipation after the Civil War and returning to the dark ages with the "Separate but Equal" doctrine and the arrival of Jim Crow and segregation.This is a great park to impart history lessons to young people and fire them up with the urgent imperative of retaining that precious freedom that came from the sacrifices of many young children in Birmingham under the regime of Bull Connor - with statues that talk of the savagery.

Has a bronze Martin Luther King some murals where you can read about the events that occurred here 50 years ago during the Freedom March when Bull Connor was Police Chief and the protestors got beaten or sprayed with a hose. It was very peaceful..

This park is across the street from the 16th Street Baptist Church and the Civil Rights Institute. You absolutely must take time to walk through the park and listen to the interactive displays. The park itself is named for a WW1 hero. The displays in the park depict the struggles of the Civil Rights movement and honor the four children killedin the church bombing. This is a deeply moving display.

Nothing gives you chills like standing in the place where so much history took place! The statues and memorials are a great reminder of how far this nation has come. It sits across from the Civil Rights Museum so I would suggest crossing the street and taking advantage of it. You wont be sorry!

Driving 8 hours south of Indianapolis, we decided to drive by Kelly Ingram Park and the 16th Street Baptist Church. We arrived late, after 10pm, and though initially we thought a drive by would be sufficient, the pull from the intriguing statues, monuments and signs captivated us to the point of parking along the street. Though occasional homeless men walked by, my wife and 15 year old history buff son, walked solemnly towards every marker and monument. Standing quietly and in disbelief, we prayed for restoration and reconciliation, the central theme at the hub of the park. Walking then to read about the church, we tried to ignore the questions of a homeless man, who we eventually caught up to and talked with. We again were so moved by the impact of this hallowed ground, that we prayed with the young man, helped him with some change and moved on. More people need to experience this place. Walking through quietly, one could almost hear the screams of the God's people who were being bit by dogs, pressure washed, and hit with billy clubs. I was shamed as a white person to know the pain that we inflicted, but grateful for the light to prevail over evil. We couldn't help but think after Jefferson last month, if change has really occurred.

Kelly Ingram Park has interpretive sculpture and a self-guided tour to help the visitor experience the civil rights movement for themselves. Across the street from the 16th Street Baptist Church. Recommend a visit on a Sunday morning when you can visit the park, the church, an the Civil Rights Museum.

Take the time to stroll around and read the markers. I noticed some had a number you could call and listen to a story. It was too cold when we visited but I will def go back and also walk the March route displayed on so many markers throughout the park and around this district. Powerful place to imagine the struggles of children protesting.

This park is located across from both the Civil Rights Museum and the 16th St. Baptist Church. It's not an emotionally uplifting park, but one for contemplation and reflection. I met many people, a few school groups and others who came to learn or pay homage. I was amazed at how many people wanted to share their stories about their personal experiences during the time of Jim Crow. It's a place that invites conversation about racism, the black experience in America and the history of abuse of blacks in the South. The interpretive and interactive sculptures are very well done. You can also start the Civil Rights Walk from here by following the signs through downtown Birmingham. Exercise and learning all in one place! I highly recommend visiting this park.

This is a beautiful park with sculptures showing the history of the Civil Rights movement and the injustices people suffered. It is a walking audio tour that is accessed by cell phone. There are homeless people in the park and some ask for money.

if a picture is worth a 1000 words, and 3D Statue is worth 100,000!! The most gripping moments of the Alabama Civil Rights Struggle captured. if you are in Alabama, please visit. Don't let the homeless people asking to take your picture stop you from visiting. They are simply trying to make a few bucks off of the constant stream of tourist,

We walked about the park reading the information and also could have an audio tour by phone. That was cool! The statues are amazing and very touching as they depict the struggle for civil rights. There may be some homeless folks in the park but they are not too intimidating. Spend about 1 hour

Located across the street from the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and on the opposite corner from 16th Street Baptist Church, Kelly Ingram Park is a monument to the Civil Rights Movement. Pay attention to the statues throughout the park. The monument depicting a young African American being threatened by a police dog is particularly powerful.

We visited Kelly Ingram Park after seeing the Civil Rights Museum. I think this order was helpful to ensure you understood who some of the sculptures or memorials were for. Walking around was just eery. It really gets you into the history. The sculptures really draw you in and evoke feelings of the past and present.It's a beautiful park but needs some TLC. The fountain in the center has leaks and hasn't been cleaned in a long time. The signs for different city walks are peeling or faded. I hope the city puts some time into it because this park should never fade away.

I wasn't sure whether this park might be overstated. In fact, the sculpture, setting, guide signs with history and overall feel is nothing short of inspirational. It is hard not to be moved by the perfect combination of art and troubled history. This is a part of America's story, and in this case, it is one of triumph of the human spirit. Not to be missed.

The park is a great place to stretch your legs and admire the sculptures placed around. It really is great to walk around after a visit to the civil rights institute across the street