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Sweat-Tember Fitness Fun: Huntsville Parks & Recreation announces group exercise sessions

August 30, 2024 Click to view Sweat-Tember Fitness Fun: Huntsville Parks & Recreation announces group exercise sessions

Get ready to move, groove and sweat with Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s Sweat-Tember Fitness Fun. This multiweek fitness series invites residents ages 13 and up to participate on Saturdays in September from 9 to 10 a.m. The series kicks off Sept. 7 at Hays Farm, with subsequent sessions held at Big Spring Park East on Sept. 14 and 21. Participants of all fitness levels are welcome to enjoy a variety of invigorating [more]

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Reboot fall fitness with Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s Citywide Boot Camp

September 6, 2023 Click to view Reboot fall fitness with Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s Citywide Boot Camp

Citywide Boot Camp is back for its second season, making fitness both accessible and fun. Hosted by Huntsville Parks & Recreation, the free workouts will kick off at 9:15 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at Hays Farm as part of the free Fleet Feet Fall Fitness Festival. Parking will be available at Grissom High School. “Parks & Recreation is proud to co-sponsor this festival that’s all about good health for the entire family,” [more]

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From fitness to festivals, Huntsville Parks & Recreation offers fall fun for everyone

August 25, 2023 Click to view From fitness to festivals, Huntsville Parks & Recreation offers fall fun for everyone

Fall is on the way. The crisp mornings and pleasant evenings will be a welcome change after a long, hot summer, but there’s more to look forward to than cooler temperatures. Huntsville Parks & Recreation is offering more than 100 programs this fall. Nearly all of them are free, including many new offerings such as sewing workshops, a youth basketball clinic, beginner pickleball groups, a sensory art class and Parents’ Night [more]

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‘Invest in You’: Healthy Huntsville offers tips for National Wellness Month

August 8, 2023 Click to view ‘Invest in You’: Healthy Huntsville offers tips for National Wellness Month

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Healthy habits are formed one day at a time. With August recognized as National Wellness Month and the summer winding down, now’s the perfect time to invest in your physical, mental and social health.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), healthy habits are built by making a plan, being accountable and recognizing your success. Healthy Huntsville, the City’s wellness initiative, wants to help!  Throughout August, Healthy Huntsville will [more]

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Saddle up: Mayor Battle leads 14th annual bike ride

April 27, 2023 Click to view Saddle up: Mayor Battle leads 14th annual bike ride

Spring is here and it’s the perfect time to take advantage of the City’s bike-friendly routes with the 14th annual Mayor’s Bike Ride, set for Saturday, May 6 at 11 a.m.   Mayor Tommy Battle invites everyone to grab their helmets and join him for this family-friendly, four-mile bike ride around the downtown area’s historic neighborhoods. The ride begins and ends at Church Street in Big Spring Park, in front of the [more]

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Huntsville municipal offices to close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 11, 2023 Click to view Huntsville municipal offices to close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Monday, Jan. 16, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This includes Animal Services, Parks & Recreation, Public Transit and Municipal Court. Residential curbside collection will be delayed by one day the week of Jan. 16-20. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Essential police and fire personnel will remain on duty throughout the holiday.

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Make the holiday season a healthy one, take the ‘Maintain, Don’t Gain’ challenge 

November 14, 2022 Click to view Make the holiday season a healthy one, take the ‘Maintain, Don’t Gain’ challenge 

For many, the holidays are the most wonderful time of the year. However, the period between Thanksgiving and the new year can also be difficult for those trying to maintain healthy habits. Holiday parties, large family meals, and the general busyness of the season, often combine to put self-care on the back burner. Enter “Maintain, Don’t Gain,” the annual challenge sponsored by the City of Huntsville and Huntsville Hospital Health System. [more]

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Party on the Green: Celebrating food, fun and good health

September 26, 2022 Click to view Party on the Green: Celebrating food, fun and good health

Take a break from the weekday routine and join Party on the Green. This will be the ultimate Thursday evening out, featuring a diverse mix of food, fun and fitness. The no-cost, family-friendly event, hosted by Healthy Huntsville and sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, will take place Thursday, Sept. 29, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at S.R. Butler Green Park, Campus No. 805, 2620 Clinton Ave. W., Huntsville. DJ Lashay B [more]

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Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s fall guide offers 100 free programs

August 11, 2022 Click to view Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s fall guide offers 100 free programs

School is back in session, Labor Day is right around the corner and college football fans are counting down the days to kickoff. All sure signs that fall is coming. To that end, Huntsville Parks & Recreation produced a Fall Program Guide, filled with activities, events and programs for every interest, age and ability. Dorianne Johnson, Recreation Superintendent of Community Services, encourages residents to learn more about the 100 free programs [more]

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Cycling the City: Mayor Battle leads annual Bike Ride May 7

April 28, 2022 Click to view Cycling the City: Mayor Battle leads annual Bike Ride May 7

Tune-up your bicycles, pump up the tires, and make plans to attend the Mayor’s Bike Ride on Saturday, May 7 at 11 a.m. in Downtown Huntsville. Mayor Tommy Battle invites young and old alike to join him for his annual family-friendly, four-mile bike spin around the downtown area’s historic neighborhoods. The ride begins and ends at Church Street in Big Spring Park, in front of the YMCA building. Part of the [more]

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