Sokol Park: A Natural Oasis in Northport

Getting There

• Bus

  From downtown Tuscaloosa, you can take the Tuscaloosa Transit bus route 9 (Northport). Board the bus at one of the stops along the route, such as the Tuscaloosa Transit Terminal. Ride the bus for approximately 20-30 minutes until you reach the stop closest to Watermelon Road. Once you disembark, walk east on 15th Street for about 0.5 miles until you reach Watermelon Road. Turn left onto Watermelon Road, and continue walking for approximately 0.7 miles until you arrive at Sokol Park, located at 5901 Watermelon Rd, Northport, AL 35473.

• Bicycle

  If you prefer biking, rent a bicycle from one of the local bike-share programs available in Tuscaloosa. Start at the University of Alabama campus and head north on Hackberry Lane, then take a left onto 15th Street. Continue straight until you reach Watermelon Road. Turn right onto Watermelon Road and pedal for about 1.5 miles until you reach Sokol Park at 5901 Watermelon Rd, Northport, AL 35473. The ride will take approximately 15-20 minutes.

• Walking

  If you're feeling adventurous and want to walk, start from the downtown area of Tuscaloosa. Head north on Greensboro Avenue until you reach University Boulevard. Turn left onto University Boulevard and continue walking until you reach 15th Street. Turn right on 15th Street and follow it until you reach Watermelon Road. Turn left onto Watermelon Road and walk for about 0.7 miles until you get to Sokol Park, which is located at 5901 Watermelon Rd, Northport, AL 35473. This walk will take you about 45-60 minutes.