Category: Parks & Recreation
Healthy Huntsville to Offer Free Fitness in the Park Classes
June 1, 2020
Healthy Huntsville and Huntsville Parks & Recreation are offering free, socially-distanced exercise sessions in Big Spring Park each Saturday in June. Fitness in the Park 2020 will take place from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in Big Spring Park East near the canal bridge at Spragins Street. If it rains, classes will be taught under the adjacent covered area in the YMCA/Huntsville Utilities building. “We hope these free fitness options will motivate [ more ]
Read MoreCyclists gear up for the 11th annual Mayor’s Bike Ride on Saturday, May 30
May 26, 2020
Mayor Tommy Battle and Healthy Huntsville invite the public to join them this Saturday, May 30, for a free, family-friendly four-mile bike ride around Downtown Huntsville. The 10 a.m. ride will begin and end on Church Street in Big Spring Park by the Downtown YMCA. Part of the Healthy Huntsville program, which promotes fitness and nutrition, the annual Mayor’s Bike Ride also coincides with Bike Safety Month when the City celebrates [ more ]
Read MoreParks & Recreation to ease restrictions May 26
May 22, 2020
The City of Huntsville’s Parks & Recreation Department released its updated policy allowing the phased re-opening of the City’s parks and recreational facilities. The new policy takes effect May 26, replacing the policy published on May 18. The revised policy allows for the opening of several facilities previously closed and allows certain activities banned under the current policy. Updates of note include: Playgrounds, splash pads, and pavilions open Aquatics facilities open on weekends Team athletics [ more ]
Read MoreParks & Recreation ease restrictions to allow more activities beginning Monday, May 18
May 17, 2020
The City of Huntsville’s Parks & Recreation Department continues to reopen facilities in a return to more normal operations to the extent allowed by the State Health Officer orders. Beginning Monday, May 18, Parks & Recreation will allow more activities to occur in its parks and recreation centers. Patrons must continue to abide by distancing and sanitation guidelines and are encouraged to wear masks or face coverings or masks. For a complete list of what’s open [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Parks & Recreation announces May 4 openings
April 30, 2020
The City of Huntsville’s Parks & Recreation Department will begin the process of re-opening facilities and returning to normal operations, to the extent allowed under State Health Officer orders, beginning Monday, May 4. All activities must adhere to limitations of no more than 9 persons in a gathering and ensure 6-foot social distancing separation between individuals not from the same family unit. Park visitors are encouraged to wear masks or facial [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville tightens restrictions on public parks; supports Health Officer’s order for non-essential businesses
March 27, 2020
The City of Huntsville will enforce the Alabama Department of Public Health’s order announcing the closure of non-essential businesses, venues and athletic facilities through April 17. The City has consistently followed the Centers for Disease Control and Alabama Department of Public Health guidelines. While the State order takes effect at 5 p.m. on March 28, the City will implement certain restrictions in its parks immediately. Read Health Department Order HERE “This is [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville Closes Recreation Centers
March 20, 2020
The City of Huntsville continues to review operational procedures in response to the COVID-19 virus. In keeping with the most updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and the Alabama Department of Public Health, the City will close all of its recreational centers to the public effective immediately. To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, residents should “separate and sanitize.” Read more about prevention strategies from the Centers for Disease Control. For the latest updates on [ more ]
Read MoreParks & Recreation modifies operating hours; team sporting events and activities canceled
March 16, 2020
The City of Huntsville’s Parks & Recreation department is making adjustments in operations to protect public health. At present, facilities will remain open to the public on a modified schedule, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., to allow workers to perform a deep clean on the weekends. The adjusted hours apply to parks, recreation centers and pools. Patrons are asked to observe the Centers for Disease Control guidelines [ more ]
Read MoreCOVID-19 Update: League Games Postponed until April 5
March 13, 2020
As more information comes available regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) the City of Huntsville Department of Parks & Recreation will follow the recommendation of Little League Baseball and Softball regarding department-run leagues. Parks & Recreation is postponing youth softball and baseball leagues, as well as adult spring softball and adaptive basketball, until Sunday, April 5. The City believes this is in the best interest of employees, volunteers, participants and families and [ more ]
Read MoreHealthy Huntsville offering free “Good Nutrition for Busy People” classes starting March 5
March 4, 2020
Mayor Tommy Battle’s Healthy Huntsville initiative is offering three free nutrition classes over the next two weeks. On March 5, 10 and 11, citizens are invited to attend a “Good Nutrition for Busy People” hour-long class taught by Juliana Wright, RDN, LD. These classes are a partnership between Healthy Huntsville and Huntsville Hospital Wellness Centers. The classes are targeted to those individuals with busy schedules, offering healthy restaurant/fast food options and meal/snack [ more ]
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