Currently, Montgomerians enjoy Riverfront Park, a picturesque picnic area on the banks of the Alabama River, and the Betsy Ann riverboat is anchored at the riverfront docks, offering excursions in traditional old-style fashion down the river. The Betsy Ann also hosts many special cruises throughout the year, with music, food and dancing. A new addition to the waterfront is Overlook Park, thanks to the leadership of Mayor Emory Folmar. This facility is located high on a bluff overlooking the river and featuring covered picnic facilities where once abandoned car lots stood. Historic markers placed by the Landmarks Foundation are located along a scenic walkway, providing park visitors with bits of information about the history of the river and of Montgomery.
Overlook Park is the first step in a plan to extensively renovate the riverfront area.
Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce officials are currently working with consultants who designed stunning river walk developments is such places as Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Savannah, Georgia. Opportunities in Montgomery are continuing to grow, and we are working to make sure that there will always be growth. The downtown area and the riverfront are the next steps for Montgomery's development. There are some exciting things happening for Montgomery's future. All site content copyright 2001 Online Montgomery.