The Bluff Park Neighborhood Reader

28/03/2026

A beautiful day for an Easter egg hunt at … we’ll have more photos in the May/June issue of the Reader!

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14/03/2026

has announced their next event…and it’s gonna be a REALLY good one! 🪕

11/03/2026

A very special Arbor Day tree planting took place yesterday at Bluff Park Elementary School. This year's tree was planted and dedicate in memory of Ben Gibbs, who would have graduated from Hoover High School this year. Several of his former BPES classmates, family, and friends were in attendance for the tree planting, an annual event hosted by the Hoover Beautification Board.

Photos and video are courtesy of the City of Hoover.

05/03/2026

Lots of Bluff Park representation for the boys and girls golf teams! The girls earned a win at their first match at Hewitt-Trussville, and the boys earned a 4th place finish in Homewood. Way to go Bucs! ⛳️

25/02/2026

Our March/April issue will be here soon, but go ahead and take a sneak peek at it! Access the digital issue in the comments.

27/01/2026

AMAZING!!

Our very own Katie Collins is a FINALIST for National Teacher of the Year! We are so proud of you and rooting you own to reach for this honor!

Hoover City Schools very own Katie Collins has been named one of five finalists for the 2026 National Teacher of the Year.

The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) announced the finalists, recognizing five outstanding educators from across the country for their exceptional dedication to students and the teaching profession. The finalists will travel to Washington, DC, to interview with the National Teacher of the Year Selection Committee.

Since the national program began in 1952, Mrs. Collins is one of only seven educators from Alabama to be named a national finalist and the second teacher from HCS to earn this distinction, following Tonya Perry in 2001.

We are so proud of you, Mrs. Collins, and grateful for the impact you make every day for students, families, and fellow educators.

25/01/2026

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Due to the potential for icy weather conditions, Hoover City Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26, as the safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. HCS will not participate in e-learning on Monday.

29/12/2025

There is some significant news for Bluff Park, and specifically the preservation of the Hale Springs property on the side of Shades Mountain.

On Monday, December 22, the City of Hoover approved a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a memorandum of understanding for the preservation and development of Hale Springs, as well as its nomination by Friends of Shades Mountain (FOSM) to Forever Wild Land Trust.

This is a huge step toward protecting this historic place for future generations. The next goal for FOSM, the group spearheading the efforts, is to secure a similar commitment from the City of Birmingham.

Once both cities are on board, FOSM will bring it before Forever Wild.

📸 Friends of Shades Mountain Pictured at the Hoover City Council meeting, where the council approved a resolution supporting the preservation of Hale Springs.

Front row, left to right: Ella Rodick , Jennifer Collins (volunteer landscape architect who produced the site drawings), Peggy Quinn (FOSM Board member)

Back row, left to right: Christine Rodick (FOSM Board member), Kathleen and Jim Martin (FOSM members), Shades Crest neighbors, Dave Cisco (FOSM member), Tabitha Lacy (FOSM Board member), and Larry Rodick (FOSM President).

Together, we’re one step closer to preserving Hale Springs forever. 🌱

19/12/2025

Sharing this from a post in Bluff Park United.

18/12/2025

Have you heard? Little Luna Pizza is opening in Bluff Park soon! Read more about the restaurant, its owners, and plans for opening from our sister magazine, Enjoy Hoover. Link in the comments below.

10/12/2025

We love this toooooo much! 🤣