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POSTPONED: Huntsville Parks & Recreation invites community to ‘Light Up the Night’ at Big Spring Park
July 18, 2023
UPDATE: Huntsville Parks & Recreation‘s “Light Up the Night” has been POSTPONED due to the threat of inclement weather. A rescheduled date will be announced soon. Big Spring Park East will get a “glow up” Friday, July 21, from 6-9 p.m. during “Light Up the Night,” a first-time event hosted by Huntsville Parks & Recreation. The free rain-or-shine event is one of several scheduled this month in celebration of Parks & Recreation [ more ]
Read MoreCity to add parking deck at The Orion Amphitheater
July 14, 2023
The City of Huntsville is working toward its final infrastructure piece for The Orion Amphitheater, a much-needed parking deck to accommodate the venue’s growing number of patrons. City Council approved plans for a land swap to accommodate the garage, and in turn, help an important community partner – TARCOG. The Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments (TARCOG) will relocate its offices at MidCity District as part of a land swap [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Music Office – June 2023 Newsletter
July 5, 2023
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Read MoreThe Legacy Continues: Legacy Park creates environment of community fun, fitness in North Huntsville
June 28, 2023
The City of Huntsville opened Legacy Park today with a ribbon-cutting and community celebration. The $4.6 million park, located near 6000 Cecil Fain Drive, completes the reimagining of the former J.O. Johnson High School which closed in 2016. “From the start, our goal has been to honor the legacy of the J.O. Johnson Jaguars, while creating a neighborhood where people want to live, play, and raise their families,” said Mayor Tommy [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close for July Fourth holiday
June 28, 2023
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Tuesday, July 4, for Independence Day. This includes Animal Services, Public Transit (Orbit and Access) and Municipal Court. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 5. Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed the week of July 3-7. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Parks & Recreation: All facilities are closed except splash pads, which will be open from 10 a.m. [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville fireworks 101: What’s permitted, safety tips, professional shows
June 21, 2023
Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR) would like to remind residents that certain fireworks are now permitted for use in the City of Huntsville, per an ordinance recently amended by the City Council. Nonexplosive, nonaerial sparking devices, both ground-based and handheld, are legal to use, sell or purchase in the city limits of Huntsville. These fireworks include cylindrical and cone fountains, illuminating torches, wheels and ground spinners. “As we approach the Fourth of [ more ]
Read MoreOpening of new park in North Huntsville celebrates past, present and future
June 16, 2023
Legacy Park will officially open to the public at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 28 with a community party and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The $4.6 million park completes the reimagining of the former J.O. Johnson High School campus. Located adjacent to Johnson Legacy Center, it offers the community a large green space, modern playground, plaza, and two pavilions, including an entertainment pavilion with terraced seating. Legacy Park is also home to the City’s second [ more ]
Read MoreNorth Memorial Parkway overpass project at Mastin Lake to begin
June 16, 2023
The Alabama Department of Transportation announced construction will start next week on a $34 million, multi-year project to add an overpass and service roads on U.S. 231/U.S. 431 at Mastin Lake Road. The Restore our Roads project will extend North Memorial Parkway expressway to south of Winchester Road. Weather permitting, contractor Rogers Group anticipates beginning work Monday, June 19. Initially, the contractor will install temporary barriers along the outer (east) side [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close for Juneteenth
June 14, 2023
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Monday, 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. Tuesday, June 20. Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed one day the week of June 19-23. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Parks & Recreation: All facilities are closed except splash pads, which will be [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Music Office to host HSV Quarterly Meetup June 6
June 1, 2023
Huntsville’s music community is invited to network with fellow musicians and stakeholders at the upcoming HSV Quarterly Music Meetup on Tuesday, June 6. The free networking event will run from 6-8 p.m. at Jeff & Blues, located next to The Orion Amphitheater. Concessions will be available for purchase. Besides networking with fellow musicians and music lovers, attendees can meet with Huntsville Music Officer Matt Mandrella and members of the Huntsville Music Board. [ more ]
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