Hi! As an adult, my favorite thing about Birmingham in the springtime is all of the gorgeous blossoms on the trees in town, but the story I want to share with you today is from my childhood. I grew up a few streets west of Quarton Lake. When the spring rains would come, my brother and I, and some of our neighborhood friends, would throw on rain coats, boots and umbrellas. We'd watch a river of water, that usually started as a flooded drain on Oak Street, flow down the hill towards the lake. It was always exciting to see just how much water was pouring down the waterfall. (From a safe distance of course!) The magic part would be, when it rained so much that the waterfall would really look like white water rapids to us kids. Some springtime adventure in Birmingham! :)

I love all of the beautiful parks in Birmingham. During Spring, they are especially great because the kids are so happy just to be outside. I love to take my kids and sit and watch all the kids play excitedly.

One of my favorite things about Birmingham in the Spring is seeing so many people outside and walking through town. I also love to see lines at the Dairy Mat.

I love all the beautiful blossoms around town, the smile on people's face, the patios opening again... it feels good! I always anticipate the Birmingham Art Fair on Mother's Day week-end, one of the best around metro Detroit.

My favorite thing to do in Birmingham in the Spring is to take my 2 girls to all of the beautiful parks!! We have been cooped up all winter and are ready to go!! Thanks!