Mt. Laurel is a new, urban master-planned community located behind Double Oak Mountain, on the edge of Birmingham, Alabama. It offers a traditional neighborhood approach, with the homes boasting Southern-style front porches, and wide walkable streets. The all ages community features a town center for shopping and dining, along with parks, a private fishing lake, and a community garden. Mt. Laurel also hosts a wide variety of community clubs and activities along with seasonal festivals. Nearby the community are some of Alabama's greatest outdoor treasures, including Oak Mountain State Park for hiking and fishing, and the city of Birmingham offers many activities and cultural events.