Category: Parks & Recreation
South Star Festival: Huntsville departments working together to ensure smooth event
September 24, 2024
The countdown is on for the inaugural South Star Festival, set for Saturday and Sunday at the John Hunt Park Festival Grounds. Several City departments are collaborating closely to ensure the event runs smoothly for attendees as well as residents and business owners. This coordination provides a solid foundation for the festival’s future growth. Leading up to the event, the City made infrastructure improvements to the Festival Grounds, though some were already [ more ]
Read MoreJazz in the Park-Huntsville moving to UAH for Sunday performances
September 12, 2024
Due to the possibility of inclement weather this weekend, Sunday’s installment of Jazz in the Park-Huntsville will relocate from Big Spring Park East to Spragins Hall on the University of Alabama in Huntsville campus. The venue change ensures the event will proceed as planned while providing a comfortable environment for attendees. “We appreciate our partners at UAH for working with us to quickly accommodate Sunday’s installment,” said Kenny Anderson, Director of the [ more ]
Read MoreSweat-Tember Fitness Fun: Huntsville Parks & Recreation announces group exercise sessions
August 30, 2024
Get ready to move, groove and sweat with Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s Sweat-Tember Fitness Fun. This multiweek fitness series invites residents ages 13 and up to participate on Saturdays in September from 9 to 10 a.m. The series kicks off Sept. 7 at Hays Farm, with subsequent sessions held at Big Spring Park East on Sept. 14 and 21. Participants of all fitness levels are welcome to enjoy a variety of invigorating [ more ]
Read MoreRegistration for Huntsville Parks & Recreation fall break camps opens Sept. 3
August 26, 2024
Huntsville City Schools students have exciting options for staying engaged during fall break, thanks to the City’s Parks & Recreation Department. Fall camp registration runs from Sept. 3-23. Spaces are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Each child requires a separate application. “Not only do we aim to provide a safe and affordable environment for parents’ peace of mind, but we also want our children to have an exciting and [ more ]
Read MoreGround broken on new west Huntsville recreation center
August 23, 2024
Ground is officially broken on the future west Huntsville recreation center, kicking off a year-long construction project to build a new place to play in the City’s fifth district. The one-story, 27,350-square-foot facility located at 150 Martin Road, just west of Zierdt Road. The facility’s design mirrors the Mark Russell Recreation Center on Taylor Road, which is typically one of Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s busiest centers. It’s an exciting step forward in [ more ]
Read MoreGame on! New John Hunt Park Recreation Center to include 25 pickleball courts
August 22, 2024
The new state-of-the-art John Hunt Park Recreation Center will bring new recreational opportunities to the City’s largest park and should illicit cheers from Huntsville’s growing pickleball community. The $18.5 million project calls for 25 lighted exterior pickleball courts that will also be covered by an engineered metal structure to ensure fewer rainouts. City Council authorized Mayor Tommy Battle to enter into a construction agreement with Fite Building Company for the project, and [ more ]
Read MoreJazz, climbing and camps: Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s fall guide available now
August 22, 2024
Get ready for an exciting fall as Huntsville Parks & Recreation launches its Fall Program Guide with something for everyone, from indoor climbing to jazz concerts. The guide offers more than 100 programs, nearly all of which are free. New offerings include indoor wall climbing classes, fall break youth specialty camps, Art in the Park, Adaptive Recreation Talent Show and more. The season also focuses on getting healthy ahead of the sweets-filled [ more ]
Read More‘Light Up the Night’ at Big Spring Park canceled
August 16, 2024
Due to the threat of thunderstorms later today, Huntsville Parks & Recreation is canceling tonight’s “Light Up the Night.” There are no plans to reschedule the event. Visit Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s Facebook page for more information on this and other Parks & Recreation events.
Read MoreCity of Huntsville invites residents to public input session at Showers Center
August 16, 2024
If you’re interested in helping shape the future programming and amenities at the Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Center, the City of Huntsville invites you to a public listening session on Tuesday, Aug. 20, at 6 p.m. at the Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Center, 4600 Blue Spring Road. “This is an excellent opportunity for stakeholders and patrons of the Showers Center to provide us with valuable feedback on what’s working well and [ more ]
Read MoreLaunchpad to blast off Music Month in Big Spring Park Sept. 6-8
August 15, 2024
The countdown is on for Launchpad, the free 3-day music festival returning to Big Spring Park East in September as part of Huntsville Music Month. The free festival kicks off on Friday, Sept. 6, and runs through Sunday, Sept. 8, with the first two nights featuring regional talent and the final night dedicated to Jazz in the Park-Huntsville. “Launchpad showcases how dynamic the North Alabama music scene is,” said Huntsville Music Officer [ more ]
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