Most landmarks in 35406, Tuscaloosa’s ZIP code north of the Black Warrior River, are tied to water: the Northern Riverwalk, the city’s three reservoirs and the public boat launch on Lake Tuscaloosa. The main addressed places are Randall Family Park on Rice Mine Road Loop, Northridge Park, Rock Quarry Park, Rock Quarry Landing and Sexton Park. The Paul W. Bryant Bridge is the area’s most visible structure.
This page gives each place’s verified address and operator, explains why it matters, and points out where ZIP codes are uncertain or where a large feature crosses into neighboring ZIP areas.
Landmarks in 35406 at a glance
| Place | Type | Address / location | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randall Family Park and Trailhead | City park, Northern Riverwalk trailhead | 201 Rice Mine Rd Loop, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406 | City of Tuscaloosa |
| Northridge Park (Buddy Powell Pavilion) | County park | 4205 Northridge Rd, Tuscaloosa (35406) | PARA |
| Rock Quarry Park | County park and activity center | 2200 Rock Quarry Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406 | PARA |
| Rock Quarry Landing | Municipal boat launch, Lake Tuscaloosa | 2230 New Watermelon Rd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406 | City of Tuscaloosa |
| Sexton Park | County park | Sexton Bend Rd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406 | PARA |
| Lake Nicol | City reservoir and park (1954) | No published street address; Lakes Division office at 3650 Lake Nicol Rd, 35406 | City Lakes Division |
| Harris Lake | City reservoir (1929) | No published street address or ZIP | City Lakes Division |
| Paul W. Bryant Bridge | River bridge, AL-297 (2004) | Jack Warner Pkwy to Rice Mine Rd | Alabama state route (AL-297) |
“PARA” is the Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation Authority. Tuscaloosa County’s unified 911 address-point data places Randall Family Park, Northridge Park, Rock Quarry Park and Rock Quarry Landing inside Tuscaloosa city limits. PARA’s Northridge Park page omits the ZIP, and 35406 comes from Visit Tuscaloosa and county data for the same address. Check each operator for current hours, rentals and fees.
Riverfront landmarks in 35406
Randall Family Park and the Northern Riverwalk
Randall Family Park, at 201 Rice Mine Road Loop, is the City of Tuscaloosa’s trailhead for the Northern Riverwalk on the north bank of the river. Visit Tuscaloosa describes a trailhead, recreational path, playground, pavilion and parking, made possible by a donation from the Randall family. A public sculpture, “Dogs, dogs, dogs,” by Birmingham Sculpture stands in the park.
The main Tuscaloosa Riverwalk is on the south bank in 35401, with its city venue address at 2710 Jack Warner Parkway. That means the riverfront trail system crosses ZIP codes: the north-bank trailhead is in 35406, while most of the south-bank path is in 35401. The guide to Black Warrior River landmarks by ZIP code follows the river through both cities.
Paul W. Bryant Bridge
The Paul W. Bryant Bridge carries Alabama State Route 297 across the Black Warrior River from Jack Warner Parkway on the south bank to Rice Mine Road on the north bank. It opened on April 23, 2004, after construction began in 2000. It is 3,785 feet long and carries four traffic lanes plus pedestrians and bicycles. It was built as the first phase of a larger “Warrior Loop” road plan. Both ends are inside Tuscaloosa. The guide to bridges and routes between Tuscaloosa and Northport compares it with the other crossings.
Parks in the 35406 zip code
Northridge Park
Northridge Park, at 4205 Northridge Road, is a PARA park. Its page lists the Buddy Powell Pavilion, a Marine-regulation obstacle course and the Randall Parkway trail. PARA also lists the park as home of the Tuscaloosa Gauntlet event. It sits on the same road as Verner Elementary, Northridge High and Northridge Middle, which the directory of schools located in 35406 lists by address.
Rock Quarry Park
Rock Quarry Park, at 2200 Rock Quarry Drive, is a PARA park with the Mary Ann Phelps Activity Center, the Cedar and Chestnut shelters and the Phelps Gazebo. Rock Quarry Elementary is nearby at 2000 Rock Quarry Drive. Do not confuse the park with Rock Quarry Landing, the separate city boat launch described below.
Sexton Park
PARA lists Sexton Park on Sexton Bend Road, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406, with no street number and no amenities described. Contact PARA before planning a visit. Nearby on Old Colony Road, PARA also runs Iron & Ember at the Jerry Pate Golf Center, a recreation venue inside Ol’ Colony Golf Course. It is a recreation facility rather than a landmark.
Sokol Park North: a listing conflict
PARA’s Sokol Park North page lists 6198 Watermelon Road, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406, with ball fields, multipurpose fields, the Box Elder Shelter and community garden plots. Another PARA page lists the same park as Northport 35473, and the address did not match in county or USPS data. Sokol Park South, at 5901 Watermelon Road, has a Northport 35473 mailing address but sits inside Tuscaloosa city limits according to county data. Neither Sokol park should be treated as a firm 35406 location.
Lakes and reservoirs: landmarks that span ZIP codes
The City of Tuscaloosa’s Lakes Division manages three reservoirs. Its office at 3650 Lake Nicol Road, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406, handles permits and administration and is not a visitor site.
Lake Tuscaloosa and Rock Quarry Landing
Lake Tuscaloosa was completed in 1970 by damming the North River. The city lists it at 5,885 acres and about 40 billion gallons, and it is Tuscaloosa’s primary drinking-water source. Its shoreline runs through several ZIP areas, including 35406, 35473 and 35475, so no single ZIP describes the lake.
Rock Quarry Landing, at 2230 New Watermelon Road, is the municipal launch in 35406. The city held a ribbon cutting on February 9, 2024, for upgrades made through its Elevate Tuscaloosa program, including aluminum boat docks, easier access and safety improvements. The other public launches are Sharpes Landing (Northport 35473 mailing area) and the state’s Binion Creek Landing (35475). The guide to Lake Tuscaloosa ZIP codes and public access covers the full shoreline.
Lake Nicol
Lake Nicol was completed in 1954. The city lists it at 384 acres and about 3.3 billion gallons, and it serves as the backup water supply. The city mentions canoeing, swimming, a park and bird watching, and Visit Tuscaloosa adds hiking trails, grills and a small boat ramp. Neither the city nor Visit Tuscaloosa publishes a street address or ZIP for the lake itself, and one third-party listing uses 35405, so this guide does not assign the lake a ZIP. The Lakes Division office on Lake Nicol Road is the only nearby address with a published 35406 ZIP.
Harris Lake
Harris Lake, completed in 1929, is the oldest of the three. The city lists it at 220 acres and about 1 billion gallons, set in protected park land with a covered deck and trails to Harris Dam, and it is part of the Alabama Birding Trail. Visit Tuscaloosa gives map directions rather than a street address and notes a gravel access road a few miles long, so its ZIP is not confirmed.
Practical orientation
The riverfront places cluster around Rice Mine Road at the north end of the Paul W. Bryant Bridge. Northridge Park is a short distance north on Northridge Road. The lake sites are farther out, reached by New Watermelon Road and the reservoir roads. Swimming, boating and fishing rules differ by lake, so check the city’s lakes page before going.
For streets, schools and address exceptions, see the 35406 ZIP code guide. To compare these parks with those in other ZIPs, use the parks by ZIP code directory.
Frequently asked questions
What are the main landmarks in 35406?
The main ones are Randall Family Park and the Northern Riverwalk trailhead, the Paul W. Bryant Bridge, Northridge Park, Rock Quarry Park and Rock Quarry Landing on Lake Tuscaloosa. The Lake Nicol and Harris Lake reservoirs are managed from a 35406 office, but neither lake has a published ZIP.
Is Lake Tuscaloosa in 35406?
Partly. The lake crosses several ZIP areas. Its city launch, Rock Quarry Landing, has a 35406 address, while other shoreline areas use Northport ZIPs.
Is Sokol Park in 35406?
Sources conflict. PARA lists Sokol Park North as Tuscaloosa 35406 on one page and Northport 35473 on another. Sokol Park South uses a Northport 35473 mailing address.
Facts in this guide were checked against the sources below on October 10, 2026. Addresses, programs and boundaries can change; confirm with the official source before relying on them.
Sources
- City of Tuscaloosa — Lakes Division (accessed October 10, 2026)
- City of Tuscaloosa — Ribbon cutting for Rock Quarry Landing boat dock (accessed October 10, 2026)
- City of Tuscaloosa — Park venues (accessed October 10, 2026)
- Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation Authority — Northridge Park (accessed October 10, 2026)
- Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation Authority — Rock Quarry Park (accessed October 10, 2026)
- Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation Authority — Sexton Park (accessed October 10, 2026)
- Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation Authority — Sokol Park North (accessed October 10, 2026)
- Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation Authority — Iron & Ember (accessed October 10, 2026)
- Tuscaloosa County — City and County Unified Address Points (911 GIS) (accessed October 10, 2026)
- Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources — Lake Tuscaloosa (accessed October 10, 2026)
- Visit Tuscaloosa — Randall Family Park and Trailhead (accessed October 10, 2026)
- Visit Tuscaloosa — Lake Nicol (accessed October 10, 2026)
- Visit Tuscaloosa — Harris Lake (accessed October 10, 2026)
- ABC 33/40 — Tuscaloosa marks National Lakes Appreciation Month (accessed October 10, 2026)
- Wikipedia — Paul Bryant Bridge (accessed October 10, 2026)
- Wikipedia — Alabama State Route 297 (accessed October 10, 2026)
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