Category: Parks & Recreation
Huntsville Parks & Recreation to open after-school program registration on July 10
July 3, 2024
The City’s Parks & Recreation Department will open registration for its after-school program for the 2024-2025 school year on Wednesday, July 10. Offered at four recreation centers, the program provides high-quality after-school activities for Huntsville City Schools students in grades 1-6. The cost is $20 per child per week, with a $10 fee for siblings. Fees are subject to change. “Offering the community a robust after-school program is a priority for our [ more ]
Read MorePlanned expansion at Shurney Center to introduce music tech to teens
July 2, 2024
If music rocks your world or jazzes you up but you’re trying to figure out how to continue developing your skills (or just get started), a project in the planning stages at the Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center may be what you’re looking for. The City is studying expansion of the studio/makerspace area at the North Huntsville Library within the Shurney Legacy Center through revitalization of the facility’s vacant second floor. [ more ]
Read MoreReady to roll at Stoner Park
June 27, 2024
City Council approved a $2.3 million contract with Butler Construction to move forward with major upgrades and improvements at Stoner Park in north Huntsville. The contract includes a beautiful new skate rink, 85 x 185 feet, housed in a large 19,000-square-foot open air pavilion. The skating rink will have new restrooms and picnic facilities. It is designed for patrons to easily connect to other amenities at the park, which include a [ more ]
Read MoreTennis Center expansion will include additional courts
June 27, 2024
A major expansion at the Huntsville Tennis Center will meet increased demand for more courts and give the facility in John Hunt Park a significant upgrade to attract more events. City leaders approved a $4,639,000 construction contract with Chorba Contracting Corporation to build 10 hard courts with lighting and to renovate six existing hard courts into clay courts. The project also includes a small restroom pavilion to support the courts, additional [ more ]
Read MoreConstruction set to begin on Hays Farm Central Park
June 27, 2024
The City of Huntsville approved a $7.1 million construction contract with Bailey-Harris Construction Company to build a new nine-acre urban park in south Huntsville. Hays Farm Central Park will feature a gazebo, windmill, lagoon and waterfall, pavilion and restrooms. There will be a fitness court in conjunction with Arts Huntsville, walking paths and connectivity to the City’s greenway network along with ample parking and LED lighting. Construction is expected to take about [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville temporarily closing cross-country, disc golf courses at John Hunt Park
June 25, 2024
The cross-country and disc golf courses at John Hunt Park are temporarily closed to the public, effective immediately. Sprigs are being planted in extensive areas of the course that were affected by the harsh winter temperatures. New sod will also be installed in the start/finish line area. The sprigs and sod will be watered frequently, and foot traffic on the affected areas must be kept to a minimum. This closure does not affect [ more ]
Read More‘Where You Belong’: City of Huntsville celebrates Parks and Recreation Month
June 18, 2024
July is Parks and Recreation Month, and the City of Huntsville invites you to “Find Where You Belong.” The theme of this year’s campaign celebrates the critical role of parks and recreation amenities in the community. It also spotlights the City’s commitment to enhancing resident experiences through robust parks and greenways as well as engaging recreational opportunities. Parks and Recreation Month is a great opportunity to reflect on our continued commitment to [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close Wednesday for Juneteenth
June 14, 2024
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Wednesday, June 19, for Juneteenth National Independence Day. This includes Animal Services, Public Transit (Orbit and Access) and Municipal Court. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Thursday, June 20. Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed the week of June 17-21. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Parks & Recreation: All facilities will close except splash pads, which will be open [ more ]
Read MoreAnnual Juneteenth Festival returns to Big Spring Park Saturday
June 12, 2024
Juneteenth National Independence Day is June 19, but Huntsville residents can celebrate early at the Juneteenth Festival on Saturday, June 15, in Big Spring Park. The annual event, which runs from 5-9 p.m., is presented by Amazon and the City of Huntsville’s Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (ODEI). Residents are invited to enjoy live music, community engagement and cultural recognition. “The Juneteenth Festival is designed to unite our community and raise [ more ]
Read MoreSeptember serenade: Annual Jazz in the Park-Huntsville lineup announced
May 31, 2024
Top jazz artists from around the country will perform in Huntsville this September as part of the 2024 Jazz in the Park-Huntsville concert series. Performances will be held every Sunday in September at Big Spring Park East, though this year’s series will feature back-to-back performances on Sunday, Sept. 1, and Monday, Sept. 2, which is also Labor Day. The festival is free to attend. “Jazz in the Park is crucial for fostering a [ more ]
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