Membership

Jefferson County Greenways is a vital public-private partnership dedicated to preserving and protecting our region's natural treasures for generations to come. But we can't do it alone—we rely on the support of our community through donations and memberships to maintain and enhance these incredible greenspaces.

If you love spending time at Red Mountain Park, Ruffner Mountain, or Turkey Creek Nature Preserve, becoming a member is the perfect way to give back. Your membership directly supports the care and upkeep of these parks, ensuring they remain accessible and beautiful for everyone. Join us in protecting these natural havens and enjoy the peace of mind that you’re helping sustain them for years to come!

Your membership level determines the number of parking permits you receive. To receive additional permits, you can upgrade your membership level by contacting membership@jeffcogreenways.org.

Thank you for your ongoing support! Your membership will renew automatically unless you cancel. If your supporting membership expires or you experience an unsuccessful payment, you can renew or update your membership using the Renew option on this page. To renew your Nature for All membership, you can sign up for a new membership annually.

If you have lost or damaged your member parking permit, contact membership@jeffcogreenways.org.

Your membership dues are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. For more information, please contact your tax advisor.

You can update any information on your account using the account update form.

Memberships are immediately active upon purchase. You will receive your member parking permit(s), decal, and a welcome letter in the mail within two weeks. You may visit Red Mountain Park, Ruffner Mountain, or Turkey Creek Nature Preserve before permit(s) are received (see your confirmation email for instructions on parking at Ruffner Mountain). If you do not receive your membership welcome letter with your permit(s) and decal within two weeks, please contact membership@jeffcogreenways.org

Supporting memberships renew automatically until canceled. Payments recur monthly or yearly based on your selection. Memberships through the Nature for All program are active for one year from the sign-up date, after which you can sign up again to renew. If you need to cancel your membership or update your information, please contact membership@jeffcogreenways.org.

Yes! If you receive government assistance, are a college or university student, or reside within Birmingham, Irondale, or Pinson city limits, you are eligible for free membership through our Nature for All program. We are able to provide free membership to residents of Birmingham, Irondale, or Pinson residents thanks to financial support from these cities. However, as we are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and financially rely on memberships and donations, we encourage those who can comfortably afford it to support us through paid membership.

Yes! Email membership@jeffcogreenways.org for more information.

A parking permit is required to park at Ruffner Mountain at all three trailheads.

Membership is intended for designated individuals and households, and we allow parking at Ruffner Mountain for the vehicles listed on the member parking permits.