Listing Tag: Outdoor Recreation
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Alabama Guide Services
Alabama Guide Services is your way into the great outdoors of West Alabama without all the hassle. These guides have extensive knowledge of the water ways and are experts in catching several different species of fresh water fish. What differentiates them from other businesses is their ability to truly connect with customers, provide the exceptional…
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Bowers Park and Pool
A community park with many amenities! Home to many baseball tournaments, Bowers Park offers a community pool, disc golf, a playground, indoor walking track and much more. NANCIE BLEWITT SWIM COMPLEX – BOWERS POOL (5/26/22 – 9/5/22*) Monday-Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pricing: $10/person for ages 3 and…
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Bowers Park Pickleball Courts
Located at Bowers Park, the new pickleball courts offer a premier playing experience in Tuscaloosa with 19 total courts, including three covered courts for added comfort. The facility features updated lighting for evening play, enhanced security, and convenient on-site restrooms. The courts are currently open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Beginning April 6,…
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Cactus Rock Disc Golf Course
Tucked away on Port Mayfield Road, Cactus Rock Disc Golf Course offers a premier private disc golf experience in Tuscaloosa County. Designed by six-time world champion Paul McBeth and disc golf legend Avery Jenkins, the course combines scenic views with challenging, pro-level play that keeps disc golfers coming back. Know Before You Go:
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Harris Lake
Harris Lake is a beautiful location that hosts high cliffs, two dams, hiking trails, a beach, and lots of water to enjoy! It even has a hidden swimming hole at the bottom of the stream coming from the waterfall of the dam – a great option for hiking and swimming in Tuscaloosa! Being located close…
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Hurricane Creek Park
Hurricane Creek Park, located off Old Birmingham Highway in Tuscaloosa, offers a scenic outdoor space for hiking, biking, and relaxing in nature. The park features walking trails, a bike trail, picnic tables, restrooms, and access to the Alabama Power Shelter. Set along one of the area’s most unique natural landscapes, Hurricane Creek provides a peaceful…
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Lake Lurleen State Park
Located nine miles northwest of Tuscaloosa and Northport, this 1,625-acre park is a scenic retreat set on the banks of Lake Lurleen and offers plenty of recreation and relaxation. Facilities include a modern campground, activity building, picnic areas, play areas, pavilions, a beach and bathhouse, fishing piers, RV storage, boat rentals and boat-launch areas. The…
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Lake Nicol
Located one short drive (20 minutes or less!) from downtown Tuscaloosa, Lake Nicol is the perfect spot for locals and visitors who are seeking outdoor activities in Tuscaloosa. Offering plenty of outdoor activities and scenic views, it is definitely a spot to see! Lake Nicol is an attractive, easily accessible, well-maintained, and popular wooded park…
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Lake Tuscaloosa
Lake Tuscaloosa is a reservoir in west-central Alabama, created by damming North River. It was constructed to provide water for Tuscaloosa residents and for industrial use as well. It was completed in 1970 at a cost of about $7,725,000. Since it is located just north of Tuscaloosa and Northport, the lake is also very popular for recreational activities. Lake Tuscaloosa was constructed in…
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Mason’s Place All Inclusive Playground
Located within Sokol Park South, Mason’s Place All Inclusive Playground offers a welcoming, accessible space designed for children of all abilities to play and explore together. Open daily from dawn to dusk, the playground features thoughtfully designed equipment and nearby amenities, including restrooms and water access, making it a convenient and family-friendly destination.
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Moundville Archaeological Park
ABOUT MOUNDVILLE The University of Alabama’s Moundville Archaeological Park is one of the nation’s premier Native American heritage sites. Called “The Big Apple of the 14th Century” by National Geographic, Moundville Archaeological Park was once the site of a powerful prehistoric community that, at its peak, was America’s largest city north of Mexico. Located on the Black…
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Northridge Outdoor Pickleball Courts at the Buddy Powell Pavilion
The Northridge Pickleball Courts feature eight outdoor courts, updated lighting and security, a 46-space parking lot, and additional court amenities designed to enhance the player experience. A shared-use path connects the courts to the Buddy Powell Pavilion, creating a convenient and accessible recreational space near the beautiful Sokol Park. Located on Northridge Road in Tuscaloosa,…