City Profiles

Mt Laurel

Incorporated 1953

With its tree-lined streets, broad sidewalks, and plentiful green spaces, Mt Laurel is a sustainable neighborhood that offers residents a relaxed pace of life. It has an abundance of trees and is nestled within nature, not imposed upon it, and it is home to walking trails, parks and other public spaces. Its town streets are lined with boutiques, restaurants, a hardware store, a fitness center, medical practices and more, and an annual spring and fall festival take place there as well. The town is home to Mt Laurel Elementary School, and its residents are zoned for Chelsea Middle and High Schools. Just a short drive down Highway 41, you’ll find the scenic Dunnavant Valley Greenway too. mtlaurel.com

Pelham

INCORPORATED 1964

POPULATION: 23,911

Pelham is home to more than 5,500 businesses, a two-to-one advantage over its nearest competitor in the county. This includes a variety of locally owned shops and restaurants. Pelham children are served by Pelham City Schools via two K-5 schools, Pelham Ridge and Pelham Oaks Elementary, as well as Pelham Park Middle and Pelham High. It is also home to Oak Mountain State Park, the largest state park in Alabama, and Oak Mountain Amphitheatre, which draws in bands and musicans from around the country. The city provides recreation through the municipally-owned Ballantrae Golf Club, Pelham Racquet Club, the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena, Pelham Recreation Center, community parks, campground, outdoor basketball and sand volleyball courts. pelhamalabama.gov