Category: Parks & Recreation
Mayor Tommy Battle, City leaders cut ribbon on ADA-compliant pier at Hays Nature Preserve
July 16, 2024
An ADA-compliant pier at Hays Nature Preserve is now available anglers of all abilities, thanks to a private donation. A celebratory ribbon-cutting provided an opportunity to thank the James Gordon Williams Legacy Fund, which donated $85,000 to fund the pier’s design and construction. A former employee of the Hays family, Williams wanted to give back to the community and the family that he had always appreciated. Participating in the ribbon-cutting, from left, [ more ]
Read MoreRec and Read brings education, recreation together in free children’s event
July 16, 2024
A fun event for children ages 4-7 featuring educational and leisure activities will be Monday, July 22, from 9-11 a.m. at Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center (3011 Sparkman Drive). Huntsville Parks & Recreation and the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library (HMCPL) are teaming up for the third annual Rec and Read, a free back-to-school bash that is part of a lineup of events held throughout July celebrating Parks and Recreation Month. “This is [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Parks & Recreation to host inaugural Color Jam Family Fun Run & Walk
July 11, 2024
Lace up your sneakers and prepare for a burst of color at the inaugural Color Jam Family Fun Run & Walk, set for Saturday, July 20, from 8-11 a.m. at John Hunt Park. This free untimed, all-ages event promises to be a multihued highlight of the summer, welcoming families to enjoy a vibrant experience filled with laughter, fitness, community spirit and – most importantly – plenty of color. Runners and walkers will [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville 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 ]
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