Category: Parks & Recreation
Huntsville Parks & Recreation offering student day camps during Thanksgiving break
November 16, 2021
After hosting a successful Fall Break Day Camp in October, Huntsville Parks & Recreation is now registering children for its Thanksgiving Break Day Camp online and in-person. The camp, which will take place Nov. 22-24, costs $30 per camper and $15 for each additional camper. Morning and afternoon snacks will be provided each day; however, parents/guardians must provide lunch. Activities will vary per recreation center and include physical activity, outdoor play, [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville, Team Pain reveal John Hunt Park skatepark designs
November 4, 2021
Citizens excited about the next phase in Huntsville’s sports industry expansion gathered at Fractal Brewing Project this week for a first-look at the designs of the new John Hunt Park skatepark set to open in late 2022. Team Pain, one of the world’s most popular skatepark design firms, presented the renderings to an in-person and virtual audience on Wednesday, Nov. 3. The new 52,000-square-foot park will include custom-made bowls, snake runs, a [ more ]
Read MoreLegacy Park in northwest Huntsville inches closer to reality
October 28, 2021
The new Legacy Park at the site of the former J.O. Johnson High School moved one step closer to reality during Thursday night’s Huntsville City Council meeting. City Council approved a design services contract with Bostick Landscape Architects for the project, which will provide a unique recreational space the community can enjoy for years to come. The park, adjacent to the new Johnson Legacy Center (JLC) in northwest Huntsville, will include [ more ]
Read MoreSave the Date: City of Huntsville, Team Pain to reveal John Hunt Park skatepark design
October 25, 2021
The public will soon have an opportunity to view the design of Huntsville’s new state-of-the-art skatepark set to open in late 2022. The first public viewing of the new skatepark design will take place at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, at Fractal Brewing Project on Leeman Ferry Road, Huntsville. Citizens who cannot attend may also view the event online at global.gotomeeting.com/join/275314341. Team Pain Skate Parks, the firm overseeing the project, will build [ more ]
Read MoreRegistration to open for Huntsville Parks & Recreation winter youth basketball program
October 22, 2021
In-person and online registration opens Saturday, Oct. 23, for Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s youth winter basketball program, available to children ages 6-18 years old. There are eight leagues throughout Huntsville, including the American, Continental, Eastern, International, Lakewood, Liberty, Metro and Northern leagues. Find your league zone by using the league locator tool at HuntsvilleAL.gov/athletics. “We are excited to open up registration for our popular youth basketball program,” said Bernita Reese, director of [ more ]
Read MoreCelebrate Fall Fest events with Huntsville Parks & Recreation
October 19, 2021
Looking for a fun, free and safe activity for kids the week before Halloween? Huntsville Parks & Recreation is inviting the public to attend its Fall Fest events Oct. 26, 28 and 29 from 6-8 p.m., at numerous recreation centers throughout the City. “Our goal is to increase quality programming and events for Huntsville residents throughout the year,” said Parks & Recreation Director Bernita Reese. “We’re excited to continue the fall [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Parks & Recreation offering student day camps during HCS breaks
September 22, 2021
Great news for Huntsville City Schools (HCS) parents and students. Starting next month, Huntsville Parks & Recreation will offer Day Camps at nine City of Huntsville recreation centers during four weeklong breaks on the 2021-2022 HCS calendar. The camps will offer affordable, inclusive and fun programming for K-6 students from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, on the following dates: Fall Break: Oct. 4-8, 2021 Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 22-24, 2021 Winter Break: [ more ]
Read MoreGrab your dancing shoes! Dancing for Diversity kicks off Friday
September 16, 2021
Healthy Huntsville and Huntsville Parks & Recreation will host Dancing for Diversity from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, at S.R. Butler Green at Campus No. 805, 2610 Clinton Avenue SW. The goal of this event is to expose people to new types of dance and instructors and promote dance as a form of exercise for people of all ages and abilities. “Part of the Healthy Huntsville initiative is to provide free fitness opportunities to Huntsville citizens, [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Parks & Recreation announces Dancing for Diversity date, lineup
September 2, 2021
It’s that time of year again! Healthy Huntsville and Huntsville Parks & Recreation invite the community to come out for Dancing for Diversity on Friday, Sept. 17, from 5:30-8:30 p.m., at S.R. Butler Green at Campus No. 805. The outdoor, socially distanced event is a Healthy Huntsville initiative that promotes health and diversity through the art of dance. During the annual event, different instructors and groups will lead participants of all [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville Municipal Offices Closed for Labor Day
September 1, 2021
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Monday, Sept. 6, 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. 7. Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed by one day the week of Sept. 6-10. Monday’s collection will be picked up Tuesday, Tuesday’s will be collected Wednesday and so on. Parks & Recreation: All facilities will be closed, except for [ more ]
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