Bowers Park Pool Set To Reopen In May After 'Extended Hiatus'

TUSCALOOSA, AL — Tuscaloosa Park & Recreation Authority (PARA) announced Thursday that the Nancie Blewitt Swim Complex at Bowers Park will finally reopen on May 26 after an extended hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a series of renovations.

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PARA said the occasion will be celebrated by offering members summer pool passes at a special presale rate of $49 per individual and $65 per family through May 25. The agency then said summer pool passes will also be available to non-PARA members for $99 for individuals and $129 for families.

As Patch previously reported, the City of Tuscaloosa covered $350,000 in much-needed improvements to the Bowers Park pool, as opposed to the previously-discussed replacement of the facility with a new aquatic center.

The initial goal of getting the facility back operational by Memorial Day, which is still on target.

Click here to purchase summer pool passes and learn more about memberships for PARA's range of facilities.

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