Western Riverwalk

The Western Riverwalk project will provide a shared-use path from Oliver Lock and Dam, extending 5,500 feet toward the east.  This extension will provide additional access to the riverfront, recreational amenities, connectivity, and opportunities for private investment on adjacent properties. Another component of this project is the construction of a new pedestrian bridge that will cross over Jack Warner Parkway and connect River District Park to the future Saban Center and event space. This project has been awarded a grant for $15 million through the U.S. Department of Transportation's BUILD program.  

Tuscaloosa’s Riverwalk on the south bank of the iconic Black Warrior River is one of the most popular destinations in the city. The existing 2.5-mile path extends from the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater on the west side to the area adjacent to Randall Way on the east side. Several parks and amenities also exist along the path. The previous phases of the Riverwalk were constructed according to the original 2003 Riverwalk Master Plan, which was updated in 2018. The updates suggested several new phases for the path. Elevate Tuscaloosa is focusing on two areas– the Western Riverwalk south of the river and the Northern Riverwalk north of the river.