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Be a lifesaver! Aquatics Center offers Spring and summer lifeguarding classes

April 16, 2025 Click to view Be a lifesaver! Aquatics Center offers Spring and summer lifeguarding classes

The Huntsville Aquatics Center will offer a series of lifeguarding classes this spring and summer, providing participants with essential lifesaving skills and the opportunity to earn a Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification. The in-person courses include First Aid, CPR and AED training for the Professional Rescuer.  Sessions run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and are open to individuals aged 15 and older. Class #1: April 26-27 and May 3-4 (Registration deadline [more]

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Huntsville community invited to participate in 16th annual Mayor’s Bike Ride

April 16, 2025 Click to view Huntsville community invited to participate in 16th annual Mayor’s Bike Ride

Get your spokes spinning with Mayor Tommy Battle at the 16th annual Mayor’s Bike Ride. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, May 3, at 11 a.m. in Big Spring Park. “It’s exciting to see this ride in its 16th year,” said Mayor Tommy Battle. “Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just out for a good time with the family, we’d love to have you ride along with us.” As part of [more]

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Fitness in the Park: Popular workout series returns May 3

April 11, 2025 Click to view Fitness in the Park: Popular workout series returns May 3

Get ready to move! The 2025 Fitness in the Park series kicks off on Saturday, May 3, with a Burn Boot Camp workout in Big Spring Park West, followed by the Mayor’s Bike Ride beginning at 11 a.m. Fitness in the Park happens on Saturdays in May and June from 9 to 10 a.m. Each free session features a different workout and instructor. “We’ve got a great lineup for Fitness in the [more]

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Huntsville Parks & Recreation summer camp registration to open April 14

April 2, 2025 Click to view Huntsville Parks & Recreation summer camp registration to open April 14

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]

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Huntsville Parks & Recreation to host Spin & Skate Jam at The Orion on May 3

March 21, 2025 Click to view Huntsville Parks & Recreation to host Spin & Skate Jam at The Orion on May 3

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]

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Huntsville Parks & Recreation to host fourth annual Eggstravaganza

March 19, 2025 Click to view Huntsville Parks & Recreation to host fourth annual Eggstravaganza

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 Loretta P. Spencer Sports Complex in John Hunt Park, 2151 Jaycee Way. The celebration begins with a grand entrance from the [more]

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Teen-Tastic Saturdays: Parks & Recreation series to focus on essential life lessons

March 10, 2025 Click to view Teen-Tastic Saturdays: Parks & Recreation series to focus on essential life lessons

Huntsville Parks and Recreation is hosting Teen-tastic Saturdays, a free series of workshops for teens at the Mark Russell Recreation Center, 429 Taylor Road, Owens Cross Roads. “This series offers young men and women in our community a way to learn essential skills with a hands-on approach,” Parks and Recreation Director James Gossett said. “Each session is designed to be engaging and practical, giving teens the confidence to apply what they’ve [more]

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HerPower Walk: Huntsville Parks & Recreation to honor Women’s History Month

March 4, 2025 Click to view HerPower Walk: Huntsville Parks & Recreation to honor Women’s History Month

Huntsville Parks & Recreation will take strides to celebrate Women’s History Month at the second annual HerPower Walk on Saturday, March 22, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at Big Spring Park. The free 5K walk is open to women, girls and the men who support them. It will feature vendors, food trucks with concessions for purchase, uplifting music and, most importantly,  encouragement and empowerment for participants. “HerPower Walk is an incredible way to honor [more]

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City to expand pavilion at John Hunt Park sand volleyball courts

February 27, 2025 Click to view City to expand pavilion at John Hunt Park sand volleyball courts

The pavilion at John Hunt Park’s sand volleyball courts is getting major upgrades to provide more space for spectators at future tournaments. The City awarded Pearce Construction Co. a contract worth nearly $2.5 million to add a second floor to the existing open-air pavilion and make additional improvements to the popular facility. The project will be completed in two phases, with construction beginning this spring and finishing by fall 2026. The renovation [more]

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Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s Teen Career Summit to empower next generation of leaders

February 24, 2025 Click to view Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s Teen Career Summit to empower next generation of leaders

Registration is open for Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s inaugural Teen Career Summit 2025, a free event designed to provide teens ages 14-18 with the tools they need to plan for future success. The event will be Thursday, March 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Recreation Center. Registration is open through March 3. The summit offers a full day of career exploration, interactive workshops and expert [more]

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