Cahaba River Walk scheduled for completion in January

The new Cahaba River Walk, previously known as Cahaba River Park, is on schedule to be complete by January.

The City Council voted to change the name of the park at its Dec. 8 meeting.

The 4.7-acre property is located at Overton Road and River Run Road.

Its first phase of amenities includes a parking area for 20 cars, a loop walkway and a walkway down to a natural stone beach on the river. Native plants will be placed in disturbed areas to create a bioswale to filter water that flows from the parking lot to the river.

Another trail will go under the bridge and possibly one day connect to the Carraway-Davie House and Conference Center, which was recently purchased by Cahaba Park Church.

An additional nature path similar to ones on Jemison Trail will be added as an Eagle Scout project in the next few months, and a pavilion should be compete in January or February.

The city is currently working with Skipper Consulting to determine the best way to improve pedestrian crossings at the intersection of Overton Road and Oakdale Drive/River Run Drive.