Category: Parks & Recreation
Adults need playtime, too!
November 2, 2016
Kids aren’t the only ones who need to play on a regular basis. In order for adults to have an outlet for stress relief, as well as a fun way to get regular exercise, the Parks and Recreation department offers many classes and leagues for a wide variety of age groups. One of our largest leagues in the City is the Berachah Gym’s Men’s Winter Basketball League. This league is for men [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville and Land Trust of North Alabama Partner on New Greenway Master Plan
November 1, 2016
Mayor Tommy Battle announced a new partnership with the Land Trust of North Alabama to revise and expedite a master greenway plan for pedestrian connectivity across the City of Huntsville. Huntsville has constructed about 24 miles out of an ambitious greenway plan that calls for nearly 200 miles of connections. The plan, more than 10 years old, reflects a time when greenways were viewed as recreational amenities. The BIG Picture planning [ more ]
Read MoreGoing Green in John Hunt Park – Tree Planting Festival Nov. 5
October 26, 2016
There is much work going on, and it’s still a work in progress. John Hunt Park’s future as an enticing gathering place for the entire community, with a multitude of activities and attractions, is one of the City of Huntsville’s most ambitious projects. In 2012, Huntsville announced a 10-year plan to drastically improve the 387-acre park, with a goal of developing it into “Huntsville’s Central Park,” as Mayor Tommy Battle said. What was [ more ]
Read MoreStepping into the Final Weeks of the Mayor’s Walking Challenge
October 25, 2016
Max your mileage this week with Arts Huntsville and HudsonAlpha walks in the Healthy Huntsville Mayor’s 100-Day 100-Mile Walking Challenge Strap on your walking shoes! With just under six weeks left in the Mayor’s 100 Mile – 100 Day Walking Challenge, Healthy Huntsville is offering two fun walking events this week to help participants clock those miles and reach their goals. On Thursday, Arts Huntsville and WHNT News 19 Weekend Anchor Megan [ more ]
Read MoreParks and Recreation Spotlight: Lakewood Community Center
October 5, 2016
Have you been to the Lakewood Community Center located at 3601 Kenwood Drive? This Center utilizes two gyms that hosts numerous freeplay basketball sessions throughout the week, including a women-only block on Wednesdays. Lakewood also has an outdoor paved walking trail, playground, pavilion and outdoor tennis courts. Starting October 17 – November 10, Lakewood will be having youth tennis classes for ages 5-12 years, on Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 4 – 5 [ more ]
Read MoreAre you ready for winter basketball?
October 5, 2016
It’s already time to start thinking about signing your child up for the Parks & Recreation youth winter basketball league! Families that live within the Huntsville city limits and have boys or girls ages 5 to 17 years old are eligible to play. Unsure about whether or not you live within Huntsville City limits or which league the kids will play in? Use the My Huntsville Services tool to find out. If this [ more ]
Read MoreMayor’s Walking Challenge: Pumpkin Patch Walk with Arts Huntsville
October 5, 2016
Get ready for another fun and unique walk to get some miles in for the Mayor’s Walking Challenge, which ends on December 1, 2016. Healthy Huntsville and Arts Huntsville are teaming up to take you on a mile walk around the Downtown/Big Spring Park East area to look at some of the sculptures on the SPACES sculpture trail, as well as Arts Huntsville’s Pumpkin Patch. Huntsville’s Pumpkin Patch is organized by Arts [ more ]
Read MoreHealthy Huntsville Walking Challenge Joins Botanical Garden Fidos After 5
September 26, 2016
The Healthy Huntsville team is offering another opportunity to log miles in the Mayor’s 100 Mile – 100 Day Walking Challenge at the Botanical Garden “Fidos After 5” weekly event. Parks & Recreation and Animal Services are partnering with Huntsville Botanical Garden to host a one-mile dog friendly walk on Thursday, September 29, at 5:30 p.m. Walkers may bring their dogs for a round of exercise, or host one of the [ more ]
Read MoreNew Swim Team – the Sea Dragons – Debuts in North Huntsville
September 7, 2016
This summer an exciting program started at the Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Center’s indoor pool. With the help up the Huntsville Swim Association (HSA) and their President Curt Worshek, the Showers Pool now has a swim team for boys and girls ages 5 to 17 years old. On September 3rd, the Showers Sea Dragons started their fall season with practice on Saturdays from 3 to 5 p.m. (it’s not too late to [ more ]
Read MoreBig Spring Park Renovations
September 2, 2016
Something’s happening in Big Spring Park. The city’s most well-used and beloved park is finally getting a $2 million face-lift that includes some badly needed repairs. If you head down to the park, you will notice a large green fence sectioning off areas where work is occurring. The park renovation is expected to take eight months. Until the park reopens next April, we encourage everyone (especially Pokemon players) to head over [ more ]
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