Politics & Government
PARA, County To Celebrate Opening Of New Northside Park Next Week
The approximately three-acre park sits between Walker Elementary School and Northside Middle School
TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Tuscaloosa County Park & Recreation Authority (PARA) and county officials will unveil the new Northside Park with a public opening ceremony scheduled for noon on Wednesday, April 15.
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PARA announced the event Friday and invited the community to celebrate the latest addition to the growing recreational space located at 19325 Northside Parkway.
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The approximately three-acre park sits between Walker Elementary School and Northside Middle School, and includes a walking track, outdoor fitness equipment, a pavilion with grilling area, picnic tables and community storm shelters.
District 1 County Commissioner Stan Acker said the project represents years of collaboration and planning to meet the needs of the rapidly growing Northside-Samantha community.
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Funding for the playground project was provided through Acker’s District 1 community development funds.
“Since my first term as county commissioner began in 2012, I have worked with PARA to establish this park for the growing Northside–Samantha community,” Acker said. “With the addition of these amazing playground amenities, I believe we have captured a vital piece that had been missing to create such a vibrant park for this area.”
Acker added that he hopes the playground will serve as a place of “laughter and joy” for local children for years to come, while thanking PARA leadership and county engineering teams for their role in bringing the project to completion.
PARA CEO Brian Davis said the new playground underscores the agency’s commitment to expanding access to quality recreational opportunities.
“This new playground represents our continued commitment to creating high-quality recreational spaces for all members of our community,” Davis said. “Northside Park has become a cornerstone for families in this fast-growing area of the county.”
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