Category: Parks & Recreation
Huntsville to celebrate Earth Day with free event at Hays Nature Preserve
April 19, 2022
Free, family-friendly fun is coming to Hays Nature Preserve at 7153 U.S. 431 South, this weekend in observance of Earth Day. The City of Huntsville’s Operation Green Team invites the public to come celebrate Mother Earth on Saturday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a day of nature-based entertainment and activities for the whole family. “Earth Day is one of our favorite days of the year because it gives [ more ]
Read MoreEggstravaganza to move to Jaycee Community Building at John Hunt Park
April 16, 2022
Due to inclement weather, Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s community-wide Eggstravaganza set for Saturday, April 16, is moving indoors to the Jaycee Community Building at John Hunt Park. All activities, previously set to take place on the soccer fields, will now be held inside the Jaycee Building, 2180 Airport Road, SW. While the location may have changed, the City’s plans for a fun, family-friendly event remain the same. We look forward to welcoming [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville approves Kids’ Space renovation agreement
April 14, 2022
The City of Huntsville will move forward with plans to upgrade Kids’ Space after City Council approved a $6.8 million construction contract Thursday night. The Council voted to allow Mayor Tommy Battle to enter into an agreement between the City and general contractor Miller & Miller, Inc., for Phase II of Kids’ Space at John Hunt Park. Per the agreement, the project will include the following: New playground equipment and surfacing New park area [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville announces Good Friday closures
April 12, 2022
The City of Huntsville’s municipal offices and Municipal Court will close Friday, April 15, in observance of Good Friday. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, April 18. Because garbage collection occurs Monday-Thursday, there will be no change to service. Huntsville Transit will operate a normal schedule for both Orbit fixed-route buses and Access paratransit service Friday and Saturday. All Huntsville Parks & Recreation facilities will close Friday but operate on a normal [ more ]
Read MoreGet eggs-cited! Easter Bunny to headline inaugural Huntsville Eggstravaganza
April 4, 2022
UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s community-wide Eggstravaganza set for Saturday, April 16, is moving indoors to the Jaycee Community Building at John Hunt Park. More info: https://bit.ly/3JOIpVR. The City of Huntsville and Parks & Recreation Department invite you to attend the inaugural Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 16. The free egg hunt, designed for children ages 2-12, will take place from 9-11 a.m. at John Hunt Park, 2151 Airport [ more ]
Read MoreIn a summer camp crunch? Huntsville Parks & Recreation has you covered
April 4, 2022
With the school year winding down, many parents are already dreading the summer camp search. Finding quality, affordable care can be a challenge. That’s why Huntsville Parks & Recreation is offering several options through its community centers. With Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s all-day summer camps, parents and guardians can rest easy knowing their child will be cared for in a fun, safe environment, supervised by professional recreation staff. The educational and [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Parks & Rec seeks diverse candidates for multiple positions
March 22, 2022
Huntsville Parks & Recreation knows a thing or two about organizing team sports, but now the department seeks to add new players to its team. There are several part- and full-time opportunities available for anyone seeking a position in a fast-paced, rewarding field. Huntsville Parks & Recreation is one of the City’s most dynamic departments because it provides quality-of-life amenities and programming to Huntsville’s demographically diverse community. “Having a great team is [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville takes precautions ahead of winter weather event
March 11, 2022
The City of Huntsville is taking precautions to help keep employees and citizens safe ahead of this weekend’s expected winter weather event. Due to projected low temperatures and bitterly cold wind chills Friday night into Saturday, the City’s Parks & Recreation Department will close all recreation facilities Saturday, March 12. Huntsville Animal Services will delay opening its shelter at 4950 Triana Blvd. until 11 a.m., Saturday. Huntsville Transit will operate on a [ more ]
Read MoreCity activities affected by severe weather concerns
February 17, 2022
The threat of severe weather is impacting the following City of Huntsville activities: Huntsville municipal court will cancel its 5:30 p.m. docket and 6 p.m. classes. Defendants will be notified of a new setting for their cases. All Parks & Recreation after-school programs and athletic activities are canceled today. A planned public meeting to discuss a historic resource survey of Huntsville’s Magnolia Terrace neighborhood has been rescheduled. The new date is 7 p.m. [ more ]
Read MoreConstruction contract for Sandra Moon Phase 2 approved
February 10, 2022
The transformation of the former Grissom High School into the Sandra Moon Community Complex took another step forward Thursday with the approval of a construction contract for the project’s second phase. The City Council voted unanimously to allow Mayor Tommy Battle to enter into a $4.37 million construction services contract with Consolidated Construction Company. The scope of work includes an interior renovation to the existing 110,000-square-foot community center. It will also feature [ more ]
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