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City of Huntsville accepting applications for 2025 Summer Intern Program

December 18, 2024 Click to view City of Huntsville accepting applications for 2025 Summer Intern Program

The City of Huntsville is now accepting applications for its 2025 Summer Intern Program, offering an exceptional career-building opportunity for college students. The program is available to individuals 19 years or older, with a high school diploma or GED and is open to current students or recent graduates from accredited colleges and universities. Applications will be accepted through 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The eight-week program will select up to [ more ]

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Big Spring Jingle returns to Huntsville’s Big Spring Park on Dec. 20

December 12, 2024 Click to view Big Spring Jingle returns to Huntsville?s Big Spring Park on Dec. 20

Huntsville Parks & Recreation invites the community to celebrate the holiday season at the Big Spring Jingle on Friday, Dec. 20, in Big Spring Park. From 5-9 p.m., the popular downtown park will be transformed into a magical winter wonderland, offering festive lights, live music, a dance floor and plenty of prizes and giveaways. A highlight of the evening will be a special appearance from Santa Claus, who will take a break [ more ]

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Huntsville leaders celebrate completion of Apollo Park at MidCity District

December 5, 2024 Click to view Huntsville leaders celebrate completion of Apollo Park at MidCity District

Whether you’re into kayaking on the water, unwinding on the grass, enjoying a workout or taking a refreshing walk along a scenic paved trail, Huntsville’s new Apollo Park at MidCity offers something for everyone. With its diverse range of activities, the vibrant new park is the perfect destination to relax, stay active and enjoy the outdoors. The City marked the completion of its newest park as leaders cut the ribbon on [ more ]

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A gift for you: Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s seasonal guide filled with holiday happenings

November 21, 2024 Click to view A gift for you: Huntsville Parks & Recreation?s seasonal guide filled with holiday happenings

Huntsville Parks & Recreation is excited to unwrap the 2024-2025 Winter Program Guide, packed with hundreds of festive and free activities for residents to enjoy at City facilities. Whether you’re looking to stay active, celebrate the season or make lasting memories with loved ones, there’s something for everyone this winter. The guide features a wide range of programs including fitness classes, aquatics, athletics and outdoor adventures, providing opportunities for all ages [ more ]

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City of Huntsville, Huntsville Hospital invite you to ‘Maintain, Don’t Gain’ this holiday season

November 6, 2024 Click to view City of Huntsville, Huntsville Hospital invite you to ?Maintain, Don?t Gain? this holiday season

As the holiday season approaches, many people look forward to indulging in festive meals, decadent treats and celebratory feasts. But with all the delicious food comes the potential for unwanted weight gain. So, how can you enjoy all the festivities without derailing your health goals? The answer is simple: stay engaged, stay motivated and take on a little friendly competition. The Maintain, Don’t Gain holiday challenge is back for its 10th year, [ more ]

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Huntsville Parks & Recreation announces Cozy Care Holiday Drive

November 4, 2024 Click to view Huntsville Parks & Recreation announces Cozy Care Holiday Drive

If you have any unused coats, Huntsville Parks & Recreation would love to take them off your hands as part of the Cozy Care Holiday Drive, an initiative in partnership with Christmas Charities Year Round. From now through Dec. 9, community members are encouraged to donate clean and wearable coats, hats and gloves at any of Huntsville’s recreation centers during regular operating hours. All sizes are accepted. Donation boxes will be conveniently [ more ]

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Huntsville awards bid for final phase of Sandra Moon Community Complex project

October 24, 2024 Click to view Huntsville awards bid for final phase of Sandra Moon Community Complex project

The City of Huntsville is moving forward with the fourth and final phase of the Sandra Moon Community Complex renovation project that includes the former Grissom High School auditorium as well as other upgrades to accommodate events. The wide-ranging scope of work also calls for refurbishing the two gymnasiums and enhancing the exterior with landscaping and lighting. The auditorium that was part of the former Grissom High School will be transformed into [ more ]

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New John Hunt Park Recreation Center to ‘serve’ growing pickleball community

October 23, 2024 Click to view New John Hunt Park Recreation Center to ?serve? growing pickleball community

Mayor Tommy Battle and City leaders broke ground on a recreation center in John Hunt Park that will include the City’s largest pickleball facility. It’s the latest in a string of quality-of-life project starts, including the recent groundbreakings on an expansion at the Huntsville Tennis Center at John Hunt Park, west Huntsville recreation center, Stoner Park skating rink in North Huntsville and Hays Farm Urban Park in South Huntsville. “If it seems [ more ]

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Net gains: Mayor Tommy Battle, City leaders celebrate Tennis Center expansion

October 17, 2024 Click to view Net gains: Mayor Tommy Battle, City leaders celebrate Tennis Center expansion

Mayor Tommy Battle and City officials served up a unique celebration to begin a planned expansion of the Huntsville Tennis Center. Tennis rackets replaced the traditional groundbreaking shovels and officials instead marked the occasion by launching tennis balls into the air. The ceremony spotlighted the Tennis Center’s popularity, which is expanding to meet growing demand for court time. No shovels needed for the groundbreaking of the Huntsville Tennis Center expansion. Instead, the [ more ]

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Huntsville plans for refurbishment of historic Goldsmith-Schiffman Field

October 10, 2024 Click to view Huntsville plans for refurbishment of historic Goldsmith-Schiffman Field

A longtime landmark in Huntsville’s sports history will be getting a fresh look. The City approved a design services contract with Foresite Group to begin design work on the Goldsmith-Schiffman Park Development project. Foresite will be responsible for civil engineering and landscape architecture on the park. Goldsmith-Schiffman Field has long been known for the stone wall that surrounds the facility. Goldsmith-Schiffman Field, located at 302 Beirne Ave. NE near the Five Points community, [ more ]

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