Greg Patterson, Director 2920 Newby Road Huntsville, AL 35801 256-564-8026 Tel 256-564-8028 FAX Greg.Patterson@huntsvilleal.gov Steve Ivey, Manager 256-564-8026 Tel 256-564-8028 FAX Steve.Ivey@huntsvilleal.gov Events Concerts in the Park Volunteer(s) of the Month: Current Month Prior Volunteers Documents/Links: Parks Map COH Recreation Guide Recreation Centers City Parks Youth Athletic Youth Services Program Tennis Golf Aquatic programs Hays Nature Preserve Metro Kiwanis SportsPlex Merrimack Soccer Complex Lydia Gold Skatepark City of Huntsville Dog Spot Indian Creek Greenway Jones Farm Park Donation

The goal of the Department of Parks and Recreation is to provide opportunities for recreation to all citizens regardless of family structure, income, gender, or ethnic origin. This commitment involves the opportunity to achieve full recreational experiences through individual, team, and family activities.

What's Happening around the city Recreation Centers? The City of Huntsville Department of Parks and Recreation will be conducting fall sports registration for football, volleyball and soccer July 21st,28th and August 4th for children ages 5-18. Registration will be conducted on these Saturday’s at the local league parks from 9:00am until 12 noon. Any child who has not been a participant in a city sponsored program will need to have a copy of their certified birth certificate with them when they register. For more information about registration in your community, contact the Department of Parks and Recreation at 256-564-8026. EVENTS @ Brahan Spring Park Fishing Rodeo - June 1, 2013 8:30am - 10:30am J.E. WILLIAMS GYM SOUL LINE DANCE - Starting Februrary 8, 2012 (Mondays) CHALLENGER GYM ZUMBA Class - Starting May 2, 2013 (Mondays & Thursdays) OPTIMIST RECREATION CENTER ZUMBA Gold classes Starts: May 11 – 29 June Senior Volleyball - Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 8:30AM-10:30AM For additional information on any of these programs, please call the appropriate facility.

Recreation Guide (611KB .pdf file)

The City of Huntsville Parks and Recreation Department provides leisure time activities through a zone-based services concept. The City is divided geographically into four zones, each providing activities through recreation centers, parks and youth athletic leagues located within the zones. In addition, Huntsville’s Youth Services Program is housed in two of the City's recreation centers.

The City of Huntsville also provides quality recreation facilities designed to encourage tourism and increase revenue through tennis, golf and aquatic programs, as well as through the operation of the Hays Nature Preserve, Metro Kiwanis SportsPlex, Merrimack Soccer Complex, Lydia Gold Skatepark and the City of Huntsville Dog Spot.

In our efforts to provide recreational opportunities to all citizens of Huntsville, the Department offers a Special Populations program for the physically and mentally challenged from pre-school through senior citizens. This program originates in the Max Luther Community Center.

Finally, the department is committed to provide wholesome family entertainment in a non-competitive atmosphere for leisure time enjoyment, in addition to striving to offer a continual program of city-wide events.

Facility Use Applications
Please print the appropriate application, complete it and submit it to the facility you are requesting to use. Applications should be submitted a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the requested usage to allow time for processing.
Facility Use Application for Jaycee Community Building/Fairgrounds and Facility Use Application (all other locations)