Category: Parks & Recreation
‘Witch’ way to the party? Parks & Rec hosting free Halloween events
October 27, 2022
Why celebrate the spookiest season of the year on just one night when you can have a ghoulishly good time for days? Huntsville Parks & Recreation is hosting seven no-cost, family-friendly events. From fall festivals to haunted halls, there will be free candy, while it lasts, at each location and a chance to show off those costumes. Thursday, Oct. 27 “Fall” into fun at Optimist Recreation Center, 703 Oakwood Ave. NE, Huntsville. From [ more ]
Read MorePut down roots in Huntsville at Mayor’s Tree Planting Day
October 24, 2022
Did you know autumn is the best time of year to plant trees in the South? Mayor Tommy Battle and the City of Huntsville’s Green Team are taking advantage of the cooler temps and sunny skies to plant 350 trees at John Hunt Park – and they need your help! Grow the City’s beautiful tree canopy by planting saplings during the Mayor’s Tree Planting Day from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Environmental Sustainability Committee seeks public input
October 5, 2022
As Huntsville grows, City leaders are focused on long-term successful gains for people who live, work and play in the community. This includes a watchful eye on Huntsville’s natural and built environment. Mayor Tommy Battle recently asked area leaders with interest and expertise in this area to form a committee and examine contributing factors to long-term environmental sustainability in metro Huntsville. “Environmental challenges directly impact our quality of life,” said Mayor Battle. [ more ]
Read MoreParty on the Green: Celebrating food, fun and good health
September 26, 2022
Take a break from the weekday routine and join Party on the Green. This will be the ultimate Thursday evening out, featuring a diverse mix of food, fun and fitness. The no-cost, family-friendly event, hosted by Healthy Huntsville and sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, will take place Thursday, Sept. 29, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at S.R. Butler Green Park, Campus No. 805, 2620 Clinton Ave. W., Huntsville. DJ Lashay B [ more ]
Read MoreUnder Construction: Huntsville Parks & Recreation launching male mentorship program
September 14, 2022
Huntsville’s Parks & Recreation Department is committed to serving citizens of all ages, especially children. Through after-school programs, youth athletics and special activities, every effort is made to help give children the tools they need to grow physically, mentally and emotionally. Community Services Recreation Superintendent Dorianne Johnson said the department’s latest outreach is the direct result of community engagement. “Through speaking with parents and children at our recreation centers and other facilities, [ more ]
Read MoreWindsor Manor Park access temporarily closes for Pisgah Drive road construction
September 12, 2022
Access to Windsor Manor Park, located at 6500 Pisgah Drive in northwest Huntsville, will temporarily close beginning Monday, Sept. 12 to accommodate a road improvement project. The length of the closure will be determined by the extent of repairs needed on Pisgah Drive. During the closure, residents are invited to visit nearby Maplewood Park at 4943 North Memorial Parkway, or Dr. Richard Showers Sr. Recreation Center at 4600 Blue Spring Road. [ more ]
Read MoreWeatherly Walk celebrates Huntsville’s expanding greenway network
September 7, 2022
Ribbon-cutting and Inaugural Walk Set for Saturday, Sept. 10, 9 a.m. Huntsville’s greenway network is growing! The City of Huntsville and Madison County Commission are pleased to announce the grand opening of a new 12-foot wide greenway, the Weatherly Multi-use Path. The 1.2 mile stretch provides pedestrians and cyclists with connectivity from Aldridge Creek Greenway and Weatherly Road to South Memorial Parkway. From there, users may access Elgie’s Walk along Haysland [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close for Labor Day
August 31, 2022
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Monday, Sept. 5, for Labor Day. This includes Animal Services, Public Transit (Orbit and Access) and Municipal Court. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6. Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed one day the week of Sept. 5-9. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Parks & Recreation: All facilities will be closed, except the Brahan Spring Park and [ more ]
Read MoreArts Huntsville seeks local artists to submit artwork for Fitness Court at Legacy Park
August 29, 2022
Editor’s Note: This release was shared on behalf of Arts Huntsville. Arts Huntsville, in cooperation with the City of Huntsville Parks & Recreation, has released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for local artists to produce artwork for a Fitness Court to be installed at Legacy Park. The selected local artist’s work will be one of four fitness-based public art installations to become a part of Huntsville’s landscape thanks to a partnership [ more ]
Read MoreParks & Recreation offers new fall break options for Huntsville students
August 25, 2022
It’s time to start thinking about fall. For those with students attending Huntsville City Schools, the City’s Parks & Recreation Department is offering several options, including some new additions, to keep children entertained over fall break. “Not only did we want to provide a safe and affordable place for parents to send their kids, we also want our kids to have an exciting and engaging experience,” said Community Services Recreation Superintendent [ more ]
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