Category: Parks & Recreation
Join Mayor Battle and turn a Working lunch into a Walking lunch!
March 27, 2019
Healthy Huntsville and the City of Huntsville are partnering with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama to celebrate National Walk @Lunch Day on Wednesday, April 3 between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., in Big Spring Park. Mayor Tommy Battle will lead a kick-off walk at 11 a.m., followed by three group walks scheduled at 30-minute intervals. After the walkabouts, participants will discover more healthy activities, free samples, and enjoy demonstrations from [ more ]
Read MoreParks & Recreation Opens First Phase of Merrimack Sports Complex
February 27, 2019
The City of Huntsville hosted a ribbon-cutting today to celebrate the opening of four artificial turf fields at the new Merrimack Sports Complex. The bright green synthetic fields are a first for Parks & Recreation, allowing for year-round league play, rain or shine. The turf fields are durable and designed to accommodate the community’s growing desire for fast-paced sports such as soccer, lacrosse and ultimate frisbee. “These are lighted fields, and with the addition [ more ]
Read MoreHealthy Huntsville Kicks off 2019 with Scale Back Alabama
January 14, 2019
Mayor Tommy Battle joined fellow Healthy Huntsville partners at the Madison County Department of Public Health today to officially kick off Scale Back Alabama. Representatives from the founding members of Healthy Huntsville were in attendance including Huntsville Hospital CEO David Spillers, HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology Public Outreach Coordinator Jennifer Carden, Madison County Department of Public Health Administrator Judy Smith and Huntsville City Schools Director of Community Engagement Rena Anderson. “Using the momentum [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville Holiday Hours for week of December 24, 2018
December 21, 2018
City of Huntsville municipal offices will be closed for non essential personnel on Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25 in observation of the Christmas holiday. Normal operating hours will resume on Wednesday, December 26. Garbage Pick Up Schedule for Week of December 24 City of Huntsville sanitation will not collect garbage on December 24 and 25. View the alternate garbage pick up schedule for the week of December 24. Public Transportation Holiday [ more ]
Read MoreMayor Battle Presents Updated John Hunt Park Master Plan
October 25, 2018
John Hunt Park is rapidly on its way to earning its place as the City’s prime playground – a Central Park for all residents and visitors to enjoy. Major construction is under way in the park, and Mayor Tommy Battle took media on a tour of the improvements and updates to the park’s master plan. Here’s what’s happening! RUNNING/WALKING COURSE Multiple configurations will be available for the new championship caliber cross-country running [ more ]
Read MoreRAIN CANCELLATION: Healthy Huntsville and Furry Friends Take a Hike in the Huntsville Botanical Garden
September 24, 2018
This event has been canceled due to inclement weather. Mayor Tommy Battle and Healthy Huntsville are excited to kick-off the fall with a walk around the Huntsville Botanical Garden on Wednesday, Sept. 26, at 6 p.m. This walk is a partnership with the Garden’s “Fidos After Five,” so feel free to bring your leashed furry friend to enjoy the exercise and ambience of the Huntsville Botanical Garden! Also joining us will be [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Hosts Premiere USA Swimming – 2018 Southern Zone Long Course Senior Championship
August 1, 2018
Wet is the word in Huntsville this week as more than 71 swim teams from across the Southeast compete in the prestigious USA Swimming, 2018 Southern Zone Long Course Senior Championship at the Huntsville Aquatics Center. This is the first time the Rocket City and the Huntsville Swim Association has been able to host a meet of this size and caliber, and it sets a precedence for future high level [ more ]
Read MoreThis July, Huntsville Residents Invited to Discover Everything Parks & Recreation Has to Offer
June 25, 2018
Summer is here, which means it’s time to get out and discover the great things happening in Huntsville’s parks and recreation centers. This July, explore the “undiscovered” roles of parks and recreation across the City of Huntsville as we celebrate Parks and Recreation Month. A variety of fun activities are planned for residents of all ages and abilities — including a different challenge each day. Check out our list of daily options, [ more ]
Read MoreCast Away: Wally Vess Youth Fishing Rodeo happening Saturday, June 2
June 1, 2018
Dust off the kid’s fishing equipment and prepare some catfish bait, it’s time for the annual Wally Vess Youth Fishing Rodeo. This free fishing event is for children ages 6-12 years old and takes place at the Brahan Spring Park North Lagoon from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 2. The Wally Vess Youth Fishing Rodeo started over 30 years ago as a free community event organized by the City [ more ]
Read MoreAldridge Creek Greenway Opens Half-Mile Extension
April 3, 2018
The Aldridge Creek Greenway is one-half mile longer, following today’s opening of a new segment from Weatherly Road to Essingler Road. This brings the total miles completed on the Aldridge Creek Greenway to six. Mayor Tommy Battle and Council Member Jennie Robinson joined City planners, the Land Trust of North Alabama, and municipal representatives to mark the occasion with a ribbon cutting along the newly opened segment. “We’re building our greenways section by [ more ]
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