Category: Parks & Recreation
UPDATED: Huntsville’s Green Team to collect live trees, other items for disposal
January 9, 2025
When the holiday season ends and it’s time to ditch that live tree, the City of Huntsville wants to help take it off your hands. The City’s Green Team and Parks & Recreation Department are participating in Operation Christmas Clean-Up, a joint effort between the City of Madison, Madison County Commission, Solid Waste Disposal Authority and Recycling Alliance of North Alabama. Live trees will be accepted along with flattened cardboard boxes, batteries [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Parks & Recreation launches new system for easier access to programs and facilities
January 2, 2025
Huntsville Parks & Recreation has transitioned to a new online reservation system designed to make it easier for residents to register for programs and reserve community facilities. The new user-friendly platform allows families to create and manage accounts, browse a comprehensive online catalog of offerings and quickly secure spots for a variety of activities, from reserving athletic fields to fitness classes. The system offers several benefits for both residents and staff. Users [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville accepting applications for 2025 Summer Intern Program
December 18, 2024
The City of Huntsville is now accepting applications for its 2025 Summer Intern Program, offering an exceptional career-building opportunity for college students. The program is available to individuals 19 years or older, with a high school diploma or GED and is open to current students or recent graduates from accredited colleges and universities. Applications will be accepted through 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The eight-week program will select up to [more]
Read MoreBig Spring Jingle returns to Huntsville’s Big Spring Park on Dec. 20
December 12, 2024
Huntsville Parks & Recreation invites the community to celebrate the holiday season at the Big Spring Jingle on Friday, Dec. 20, in Big Spring Park. From 5-9 p.m., the popular downtown park will be transformed into a magical winter wonderland, offering festive lights, live music, a dance floor and plenty of prizes and giveaways. A highlight of the evening will be a special appearance from Santa Claus, who will take a break [more]
Read MoreHuntsville leaders celebrate completion of Apollo Park at MidCity District
December 5, 2024
Whether you’re into kayaking on the water, unwinding on the grass, enjoying a workout or taking a refreshing walk along a scenic paved trail, Huntsville’s new Apollo Park at MidCity offers something for everyone. With its diverse range of activities, the vibrant new park is the perfect destination to relax, stay active and enjoy the outdoors. The City marked the completion of its newest park as leaders cut the ribbon on [more]
Read MoreA gift for you: Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s seasonal guide filled with holiday happenings
November 21, 2024
Huntsville Parks & Recreation is excited to unwrap the 2024-2025 Winter Program Guide, packed with hundreds of festive and free activities for residents to enjoy at City facilities. Whether you’re looking to stay active, celebrate the season or make lasting memories with loved ones, there’s something for everyone this winter. The guide features a wide range of programs including fitness classes, aquatics, athletics and outdoor adventures, providing opportunities for all ages [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville, Huntsville Hospital invite you to ‘Maintain, Don’t Gain’ this holiday season
November 6, 2024
As the holiday season approaches, many people look forward to indulging in festive meals, decadent treats and celebratory feasts. But with all the delicious food comes the potential for unwanted weight gain. So, how can you enjoy all the festivities without derailing your health goals? The answer is simple: stay engaged, stay motivated and take on a little friendly competition. The Maintain, Don’t Gain holiday challenge is back for its 10th year, [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Parks & Recreation announces Cozy Care Holiday Drive
November 4, 2024
If you have any unused coats, Huntsville Parks & Recreation would love to take them off your hands as part of the Cozy Care Holiday Drive, an initiative in partnership with Christmas Charities Year Round. From now through Dec. 9, community members are encouraged to donate clean and wearable coats, hats and gloves at any of Huntsville’s recreation centers during regular operating hours. All sizes are accepted. Donation boxes will be conveniently [more]
Read MoreHuntsville awards bid for final phase of Sandra Moon Community Complex project
October 24, 2024
The City of Huntsville is moving forward with the fourth and final phase of the Sandra Moon Community Complex renovation project that includes the former Grissom High School auditorium as well as other upgrades to accommodate events. The wide-ranging scope of work also calls for refurbishing the two gymnasiums and enhancing the exterior with landscaping and lighting. The auditorium that was part of the former Grissom High School will be transformed into [more]
Read MoreNew John Hunt Park Recreation Center to ‘serve’ growing pickleball community
October 23, 2024
Mayor Tommy Battle and City leaders broke ground on a recreation center in John Hunt Park that will include the City’s largest pickleball facility. It’s the latest in a string of quality-of-life project starts, including the recent groundbreakings on an expansion at the Huntsville Tennis Center at John Hunt Park, west Huntsville recreation center, Stoner Park skating rink in North Huntsville and Hays Farm Urban Park in South Huntsville. “If it seems [more]
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