Our Mission
To enrich our community through exciting recreational
and cultural opportunities.
Welcome to Tuscaloosa County Park & Recreation Authority, where you can discover the natural beauty of Tuscaloosa County’s flat lands, hills and mountains, with an abundance of lakes and the Black Warrior River running through.
PARA offers something for everyone with almost 2,000 acres of green space including over 35 parks, boat landings, seven activity centers, an 18-hole award winning golf course, award-winning tennis facility, recreation and leisure for all ages, special events and more.
We’re your source for high quality, affordable and convenient recreation programs.
PARA offers opportunity for enjoyment and learning with places to breathe, stretch your legs, meet your neighbors and celebrate life.
We invite you to Live, Learn, Play!
Board of Directors
Elizabeth Winter, Chair
- Appointed by Tuscaloosa City Board of Education
Peggy Hogue
- Appointed by City of Tuscaloosa
Brion Hardin
- Appointed by City of Northport
Gary Falls
- Appointed by Tuscaloosa County Commission
Curtis Travis
- Appointed by Tuscaloosa County Commission
Hunter Taylor
- Appointed by Tuscaloosa County Board of Education
Dr. Craig Fairburn
- Appointed by City of Tuscaloosa
Dr. Tony Johnson
- Appointed by City of Tuscaloosa
PARA Board of Directors Meeting Schedule
* Meetings begin promptly at 4:00 p.m.
On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, the PARA Board of Directors will hold a Special Called Meeting beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the PARA Downtown Office.
On Monday, May 12, 2025, the PARA Board of Directors will hold a Special Called Meeting beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the PARA Downtown Office.
PARA Foundation Board
- Dominique Yancey, Chair & President
- E. Barden Smedberg, Jr., Vice President
- Janet Teer, Secretary
- Kathryn Hornsby, Treasurer
- Elizabeth Winter, Ex Officio
- Hunter Taylor
- Anna Johnson
- Jeff Sides
- Kathie Buchalter Carnes
- Kenneth Todd
PARA Foundation Board Meeting Schedule
Bid Packages can be obtained at the PARA Administrative Office located downtown at 614 Greensboro Ave. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, or by emailing
PARA's Associate Director of Finance, Taylor Lopez, at tlopez@tcpara.org. For Public Works projects, contact Chief Operating Officer, Adrian Clecker-Collins.
