Midfield

Midfield is a small, neighborly suburb just south of Birmingham, offering ArchWell Health members arthritis‑friendly parks, local senior services, and plenty of opportunities to move, learn, and connect at a comfortable pace.

At Midfield Park & Recreation Center (410 Grant St), you’ll find a walking track, a renovated weight room with treadmills and resistance equipment, and affordable low-impact group classes including Zumba Gold, aerobics, and “boxing lite” that are paced for older adults. Classes run multiple evenings weekly at just a few dollars per session.

For outdoor enjoyment, stroll or wheel along the nearby High Ore Line Trail, a flat paved trail ideal for walking or gentle rolling. At about 100 calories burned per mile, it connects into neighboring Wenonah and offers scenic greenway access for light cardio and fresh air. Parking is available at the park behind Western Health Center. The trail even crosses over the Historic Birmingham Mineral Railroad site.

Midfield’s JCCEO Midfield Senior Nutrition Center at 589 Bessemer Super Hwy provides more than daily congregate meals—it’s also a spot for friendship, light activity, and education. Older adults (60+) can attend health workshops, attend nutritional demos, participate in social games, and arrange ClasTran round-trip transportation service along with occasional field trips.

If community events are what you’re after, the Midfield Community Center hosts weekly seated arts & crafts, book clubs, and occasional gentle dance socials. These gatherings are open to older adults locally and designed to foster neighborly connections in a welcoming environment.

Whether you’re walking the trail, taking a chair aerobics class, or sharing lunch and conversation at the nutrition center, Midfield delivers a thoughtful, accessible lifestyle for older adults who want to stay vibrant, engaged, and supported.