Category: Parks & Recreation
“Collegiate Beach Clash” brings LSU, South Carolina, UAB and Georgia State to Huntsville’s Sand Volleyball Complex Nov. 2
October 31, 2019
The City of Huntsville’s Parks & Recreation Department and Rally Volleyball will host the “Collegiate Beach Clash” this Saturday, November 2, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Sand Volleyball Complex in John Hunt Park. LSU, South Carolina, UAB and Georgia State will play in the day-long tournament, marking the tournament’s fifth year, and its first time in Huntsville. “We are happy to host some of the best collegiate beach volleyball talent [ more ]
Read MoreCross Country Championship Course Opens in John Hunt Park
September 20, 2019
The City of Huntsville hosted a ribbon-cutting today to open its newest athletic and recreational feature in John Hunt Park – a championship-caliber cross country running course. The scenic course is 10-meters wide with a manicured grass surface, varied grade changes, and multiple spurred loops for various distance options including 5K, 6K, 8K, and 10K. The course accommodates high school, NCAA, and USA Track & Field needs for training and competition events. “This [ more ]
Read MoreJohn Hunt Park Sand Volleyball Complex to host 2020 & 2021 CCSA Beach Volleyball Championship
September 10, 2019
The Coastal Collegiate Sports Association (CCSA) announced Tuesday that the 2020 and 2021 CCSA Beach Volleyball Championship will be moving to the John Hunt Sand Volleyball Complex in Huntsville. The 2020 edition marks the fifth championship for the CCSA in the sport of Beach Volleyball. The 2020 Championship will take place on April 17-19. CCSA Commissioner Jerome Rodgers expressed his excitement about the event moving to a new venue. “Extremely happy to [ more ]
Read MoreSeptember Brings the Best of Jazz to Big Spring Park
August 27, 2019
The annual Jazz in the Park concert series starts this weekend, which means it’s time to get out your camp chair and head to Big Spring Park East to experience world-class jazz musicians, young and seasoned, for a series of free concerts each Sunday in September. Jazz in the Park – Huntsville is part of a statewide concert series that seeks to build community through jazz music. Now in its 10th year, the series is offering 29 performances across the state, including five concerts in Huntsville. The program [ more ]
Read MoreGet Moving with the Mayor and Adoptable Dogs at Huntsville Botanical Garden
August 15, 2019
Mayor Tommy Battle and Healthy Huntsville invite the public to join them on a free, one-mile walk through the Huntsville Botanical Garden with their leashed dog or an adoptable one from Huntsville Animal Services. The walk will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 27, at 6 p.m. in the Garden. “I enjoy Healthy Huntsville events with our City departments, and Huntsville Animal Services is one of our leaders in promoting walking as [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Opens Sand Volleyball Complex in John Hunt Park
July 12, 2019
The City of Huntsville has opened its newest sports amenity in John Hunt Park, a $3.7 million Sand Volleyball Complex with state of the art technology for athletes. The 12-court beach/sand volleyball facility is expected to mark Huntsville as a premier location for regional and national beach volleyball tournaments and play.
Read More#GoPlayHsv in July during Parks & Recreation’s month’s long celebration
June 24, 2019
Mayor Tommy Battle and Huntsville Parks & Recreation Director Steve Ivey encourage Huntsville citizens to enjoy Parks & Recreation Month with the #GoPlayHsv challenge. In celebration of Parks & Recreation Month, the City of Huntsville will be hosting events and activities and sharing these on the web and social media using the hashtag #GoPlayHsv. Whether you are a mom interested in activities for the kids, a recent graduate looking for more outdoor [ more ]
Read MoreCast away with Parks and Recreation Youth Fishing Rodeo on Saturday, June 1
May 29, 2019
Huntsville children, ages 6-12 years old, are invited to join Parks & Recreation this Saturday, June 1, in Brahan Spring Park for the annual Wally Vess Youth Fishing Rodeo. This free fishing event takes place in the Park’s North Lagoon, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. It’s an annual family favorite, so have the kids grab their fishing equipment and bring their chairs and catfish bait for a morning of fun and prizes. The lagoon will be stocked with 500 pounds of [ more ]
Read MoreHealthy Huntsville Fun – Fitness in the Park Starts Saturday
May 2, 2019
Mayor Tommy Battle, Healthy Huntsville and Huntsville Parks & Recreation encourage everyone to head down to Big Spring Park each Saturday, from May 4 – June 29, for Fitness in the Park exercise sessions. Fitness in the Park 2019, formerly known as Saturdays in the Park, takes place from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., in Big Spring Park East near the bridge. In the case of rain, classes will be taught [ more ]
Read MoreSenior Fishing Rodeo – Tuesday, April 30
April 28, 2019
The City of Huntsville’s Parks & Recreation department is partnering with the Huntsville/Madison County Senior Center to host a free senior Fishing Rodeo on Tuesday, April 30, between 8 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., in Brahan Spring Park’s lagoon between the Miracle League fields and Everybody Can Play playground. This event is for seniors 55+ years old. A fishing license is required for those under 65 years old. Participants must bring their own chairs, bait and equipment, and may have one line [ more ]
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