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Huntsville Parks & Recreation summer camp registration to open April 14
April 2, 2025
Ready for a summer filled with adventure and fun? Huntsville Parks & Recreation will again offer full-day and specialty half-day camps designed to keep kids engaged and excited. Registration for summer camps opens online on Monday, April 14, at 8 a.m. With the new online platform, families can easily sign up for camps, ensuring a smooth and convenient registration process. Summer camps are available to City of Huntsville residents and Huntsville City [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Police urges drivers to ‘Put the Phone Away or Pay’ during Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April 1, 2025
Distracted driving is a major safety concern, and the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is doubling down on its efforts to keep the community safe, reminding drivers that even a moment’s distraction behind the wheel can have life-altering consequences. As part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) 2025 Distracted Driving Awareness Campaign, “Put the Phone Away or Pay,” HPD urges drivers to stay focused and avoid distractions behind the wheel. [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville approves $300,000 in grants to help most vulnerable residents
March 27, 2025
Nine local agencies serving Huntsville’s most vulnerable residents will receive about $300,000 in Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds from the City. The City approved nine resolutions authorizing Community Development to administer the grants from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA). Under the conditions of ADECA’s 2024 ESG Program, Huntsville Community Development Manager Scott Erwin said the City could only distribute funds to nonprofit organizations that provide services to the [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Police highlight ongoing efforts to enhance community safety
March 27, 2025
As Huntsville continues to grow, the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is demonstrating that growth and safety can thrive together. HPD reports significant progress in reducing crime over the past five years – even as the City’s population increased by 20.2%. “The work is never done,” Police Chief Kirk Giles said. “We’re focused on proactive policing strategies that prevent crime before it happens.” Between 2019 and 2024, violent crimes — including murder, forcible rape, [ more ]
Read MoreNew activities at Earth Day celebration highlight a month of Green Team activities
March 26, 2025
The City of Huntsville will celebrate the wonders of nature while promoting safeguarding the environment with a variety of events in April, highlighted by Earth Day on Saturday, April 12, that will include new features at the popular annual event. Organized by the Department of Landscape Management’s Green Team, activities also include two community cleanup days in April and the Spring Plant & Cleanup Supply Giveaway. “As the 55th anniversary of Earth [ more ]
Read MoreCyclists take over Huntsville: Traffic impact and road closures for U.S. Paralympics Cycling Time Trial
March 25, 2025
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is advising residents and drivers to prepare for temporary road closures and potential traffic delays as the City of Huntsville hosts the U.S. Paralympics Cycling Time Trial in and around the Columbia High School area. Friday, March 28 Event setup will begin at 9 a.m. To accommodate preparations, southbound Explorer Boulevard will be closed from Farrow Road to the Columbia High School entrance. Expect increased congestion and [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Parks & Recreation to host Spin & Skate Jam at The Orion on May 3
March 21, 2025
Huntsville Parks & Recreation invites students ages 13-18 to let loose with Spin & Skate Jam. The free event is Saturday, May 3, from 4-8 p.m. at The Orion Amphitheater, 701 Amphitheater Drive NW. The event will feature a DJ spinning the hottest tracks while teens enjoy roller skating in a fun, high-energy atmosphere. Teens can bring their own skates or take advantage of on-site rentals on a first-come, first-served basis. Due [ more ]
Read MoreMayor Battle joins Arts Huntsville to announce Panoply 2025 highlights
March 20, 2025
Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle joined representatives from Arts Huntsville and Mazda Toyota Manufacturing to announce details for the upcoming Panoply Arts Festival April 25-27 in at Big Spring Park in downtown Huntsville. Over four decades, Panoply Arts Festival has evolved into a one-of-a-kind arts weekend showcasing Huntsville’s innovative spark through a three-day celebration of art, music and more. The 2025 Panoply celebration kicks off at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 25, [ more ]
Read MoreNew pedestrian safety features coming to Bailey Cove Road
March 19, 2025
Pedestrian safety measures on Bailey Cove Road will soon be improved through the activation of a new Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacon (RRFB). The City of Huntsville Traffic Engineering Division will activate the RRFB at the pedestrian crossing near McGucken Park at 9 a.m. Thursday, March 20, weather permitting. The RRFB system will improve pedestrian safety by increasing driver awareness and ensuring safer crossings for park visitors, families and nearby residents. The RRFB emits [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Parks & Recreation to host fourth annual Eggstravaganza
March 19, 2025
Hop over to John Hunt Park to enjoy a fun-filled free Easter event with egg hunts, food trucks, visits with the Easter Bunny and more at the fourth annual Eggstravaganza. Hosted by Huntsville Parks & Recreation, the event will be Saturday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to noon at the John Hunt Park Festival Grounds, located behind the Jaycee Community Building, 2151 Jaycee Way. The celebration begins with a grand entrance [ more ]
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