Reel in the fun at the 40th annual Wally Vess Youth Fishing Rodeo

May 15, 2024 Click to view Reel in the fun at the 40th annual Wally Vess Youth Fishing Rodeo

Grab your line and pole and get ready to head to the fishing hole for the 40th annual Wally Vess Youth Fishing Rodeo on Saturday, June 1. Held at Brahan Springs Park Lagoon, the popular free event offers plenty of fun for young anglers aged 6-12. Thanks to generous support from Buster’s Bait and Tackle and over 20 community partners, the lagoon will be teeming with 250 pounds of catfish. Among them, [ more ]

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Cleanup crews remove more than 1 million pounds of debris following storms

May 14, 2024 Click to view Cleanup crews remove more than 1 million pounds of debris following storms

City crews have removed 1.4 million pounds of debris as cleanup efforts continue following last week’s storms. Public Works Director Chris McNeese projected crews will gather about the same amount of debris with personnel and equipment devoted exclusively to cleanup on Friday, May 17, and Saturday, May 18. Maple Hill Cemetery, which experienced several downed trees, reopened Tuesday. The City expects the majority of the debris on the ground to be [ more ]

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City of Huntsville opens newly expanded Loretta P. Spencer Sports Complex in John Hunt Park

May 7, 2024 Click to view City of Huntsville opens newly expanded Loretta P. Spencer Sports Complex in John Hunt Park

Huntsville leaders, past and present, celebrated the grand opening of the Loretta P. Spencer Sports Complex at John Hunt Park. The newly expanded facility boasts four championship multi-use fields, NCAA-approved lighting, digital scoreboards, two press boxes, locker rooms, sound systems, plaza areas with shade sails and picnic facilities, expanded parking and stadium seating to accommodate up to 5,000 sports fans. “This fantastic public amenity would not have been possible without the [ more ]

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Huntsville Parks & Recreation Summer Program Guide offers cool fun on hot days

May 6, 2024 Click to view Huntsville Parks & Recreation Summer Program Guide offers cool fun on hot days

With summer just around the corner, now is a great time to explore the seasonal offerings in Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s 2024 Summer Program Guide. The jam-packed guide features more than 100 free activities, workshops and special events that promise fun in the sun and cool opportunities to chill out. “We’re committed to ensuring a vibrant and active summer for all residents, no matter your age,” said Parks & Recreation Director James [ more ]

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Building a better you: Fitness in the Park kicks off 2024 series on May 4

April 30, 2024 Click to view Building a better you: Fitness in the Park kicks off 2024 series on May 4

Limber up, stretch, hydrate and make plans to join the 2024 edition of Fitness in the Park. The series of one-hour workouts starts Saturday, May 4, in Big Spring Park East with Family Boot Camp, presented by Burn Boot Camp. Attendees who want to add to their workout are encouraged to stick around for the 15th annual Mayor’s Bike Ride & Block Party, also in Big Spring Park from 10 a.m. [ more ]

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Contact
  • Phone:

    256-564-8026

  • Address:

    Parks & Recreation Office

    2411 9th Avenue SW

    Huntsville, AL 35805

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  • Email:

    james.gossett@HuntsvilleAL.gov

    James Gossett

    Parks and Recreation Director

  • Hours:

    Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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