Tuscaloosa River Walk — Attraction in Tuscaloosa

I had never been here for the farmers market. I had a card to specifically use for that purpose. The place was a madhouse! It took at least ten minutes to find an available parking spot. People were backing out, so the line was held up each time while we waited. Once we were parked, we had to walk quite a distance among throngs of people, cars driving by, people with dogs, strollers, and people jogging, people with buggy full of their bags of vegetables, etc. There were tents set up on the sidewalk, and people crowded around each one. It was hard to keep moving forward to see anything. We finally made it inside of the Riverwalk and it was even more chaotic. You basically had to stand in line and wait for the people ahead of you to move. I was surprised that the prices were so high. I paid $12 for a 1 pound jar of honey. No one had any beeswax to sell with it. I saw quite the display of all types of mushrooms, but I didn't want to spend $25 just to get a variety or one kind. We bought some green beans and it was a good amount for a decent price. I also bought some yellow squash. Outside, we got corn on the cob, and then some peaches. They were pretty. I bought the smaller basket which had seven peaches in it. My friend paid $20 for a larger basket. She said that they all had worms inside next to the pit and she didn't get to put any in the freezer. She barely had enough for a pie. I won't go again unless it is right as they open. It's not worth the money or the time spent being jostled about. I was facing the sun, so I couldn't see what I was taking...

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Tuscaloosa Riverwalk – 5 Stars

The Tuscaloosa Riverwalk is hands down one of my favorite places in the entire city. It’s more than just a walking path — it’s a peaceful, soul-restorative experience every single time I visit. Whether I’m there to get my steps in, reflect, or simply breathe deeper, this space delivers healing on a cellular level.

What I love most is the abundance of green space — tall trees offering pockets of shade, beautifully maintained landscaping, and natural elements that allow you to truly disconnect from the rush of the world. The path itself is flat, well-paved, and accessible, making it friendly for walkers, joggers, strollers, and cyclists alike. I’ve seen families enjoying the playgrounds, couples taking evening walks, and solo visitors (like myself) just soaking up the quiet.

There are benches along the way where you can pause, reflect, or just enjoy the view of the Black Warrior River. Some spots offer a direct overlook of the water, where you can watch boats pass by or simply let the river breeze kiss your skin. It’s a true sensory refresh.

What makes this space extra special to me is that it’s a community gem — well-lit, safe, and consistently welcoming. I’ve had entire mental resets just walking this path. When life gets hectic or I need to return to myself, the Riverwalk is where I go. It’s not just a place to walk — it’s a place to reconnect, reset, and remember who you are.

If you’re in Tuscaloosa and haven’t experienced it yet — go. Walk slow. Let the trees speak to you. Let the river remind...

I cannot find an actual description of this park, so here you go - the 3.5 mile-ish Riverwalk stretches from the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater on its south end (it loops around the venue, and follows a train trestle) all the way to the main entrance of the University of Alabama on Jack warner Parkway, and a little bit beyond. It is paved, wide, well lit, very clean and well kept by the city, it's facilities are new, it has two bathrooms and various rentals at the Amphitheater end, and a two bathroom (nice and new) facility in the middle of the walk. Sandwiched between the parkway and the river, It stretches under the Lurleen wallace bridge and follows the river north, past a variety of interesting historic tuscaloosa locations and markers, and has a wide variety of large and small lawns, activity areas, boat landings, past a variety of businesses and apartments that cater to park users and residents - there are several restaurants to choose from if you care to do so, as well as a frozen yogurt shop, etc.

At the Northern end is Manderson Landing, a large multi-tiered boat landing and park that is owned by the university and the city jointly, I believe. The trail extends about .5 miles past this popular area where it abruptly ends - however, there is a user-created walking path which will take all the way to the northern bridge, underneath, and ends in a large conglomeration of student apartments.

In total, the riverwalk is about 4 miles - it is a beautiful park, and I think visitors are understating its beauty and...