Blog Posts

FREE Father's Day Fishing Event
June 5, 2024
The Tuscaloosa County Park & Recreation Authority (PARA) is excited to announce a special Father’s Day event, "Reel It In with Dad," offering free fishing at Van De Graaff Park on ...
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Grapes on the Green: Culinary Experience & Wine Tasting Event
May 30, 2024
Tuscaloosa County Park & Recreation Authority (PARA), in partnership with DCH Health System, invites you to experience Grapes on the Green, an exceptional culinary journey set amidst the picturesque backdrop of the award-winning Ol’ Colony Golf Course.
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Make a Splash: PARA Aquatic Facilities Officially Open
May 30, 2024
The Tuscaloosa County Park & Recreation Authority (PARA) is thrilled to announce the official opening of all our outdoor aquatics facilities for the summer season. PARA Aquatics oversees seven aquatic facilities ...
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NOW HIRING: Summer Lifeguards
May 30, 2024
School is out and summer is in and with more people headed to the pool, the Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation Authority is looking to have more hands on deck. ...
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Honoring Our Heroes: 2024 Memorial Day Ceremony
May 28, 2024
Memorial Day is a time for reflection, gratitude, and remembrance. This year, the Tuscaloosa County Park & Recreation Authority’s (PARA) Veterans Memorial Park Association, in collaboration with the Tuscaloosa VA Medical ...
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PARA Announces New Hire as Longtime Marketing Manager Retires
November 14, 2023
The Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation Authority will have a new marketing manager promoting their news and facilities as their longtime spokeswoman retires after 15 years.
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Grand Marshals Announced: 2023 West Alabama Christmas Parade
November 13, 2023
Tuscaloosa County Park & Recreation Authority (PARA), announces the selection of two individuals to serve as Grand Marshals of the 47th Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. The Parade is the largest ...
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PARA Hires New CEO
March 7, 2023
The Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation Authority has a new executive director and CEO after a Tuesday afternoon meeting of its board of directors.
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