Snow Hinton Park

Phase 1 of construction at Snow Hinton Park will begin with a contract to plan and design the work that will be completed in this phase.  Elements included in the master plan of the park will be prioritized and selected for implementation.  A team with technical expertise will create detailed construction plans and documents to implement the selected elements. Construction is expected to begin by fall 2023.  Any items in the master plan that are not included in the first phase of work will be held for future implementation.

The master plan to envision the future of Snow Hinton Park was completed in early 2021. This process determined how the park is being used, what opportunities are available within the space, and what improvements residents would most like to see at the park. The finished plan guides decisions about future updates made to the park. In addition, an inventory and condition assessment was made of the surrounding roads, pedestrian amenities, traffic, lighting, and water and sewer systems. This provides an understanding of the public infrastructure that is available in and around the park, as well as the flow of traffic in the area.

Purchased by the city in 1975, Snow Hinton Park is Tuscaloosa’s most visible park. The 40-acre green space is located along U.S. Highway 82 (McFarland Boulevard) a short distance north of Interstate 20/59 in an area surrounded by commercial and residential development. Thousands of people drive by each day. Featuring a walking track, pavilions, large climbing net and slide, public art display, and large open green fields, the park is a popular destination for residents.