27773 Huge — Community leaders at a groundbreaking ceremony for the Belk Center expansion. (City of Tuscaloosa)

Tuscaloosa has officially moved into the construction phase for a new expansion to its Belk Activity Center at Bowers Park.

The city held a groundbreaking ceremony on June 18, bringing city + community leaders together to celebrate the latest Elevate Tuscaloosa project.

“Communities are defined by how they care for their children and their seniors, and our City Council’s commitment to building a first-class therapeutic pool here at the Belk Center reflects the values we share. For seven years, through Elevate Tuscaloosa, we have kept our promise to make meaningful investments into our community, and this project is yet another example of fulfilling that commitment.”
Walt Maddox, Tuscaloosa mayor

The new additions being made to the facility include:

Indoor therapy pool
Front lobby
Locker rooms
Roof enhancements
Gym floor upgrade

“Bowers Park is a place where generations of children have learned, grown and played. With these updates, it will continue to serve people of all ages with even more opportunities. These improvements reflect the kinds of investments that make Tuscaloosa a great place to live, and they will leave a lasting impact on our community’s future.”
John Faile, Tuscaloosa City Council

Elevate Tuscaloosa

The program was created in 2019 to help improve communal areas across the city from education + connectivity to arts + tourism. More than $500 million have been budgeted for city projects.

Some recent projects have included: