Category: Parks & Recreation
Net gains: Mayor Tommy Battle, City leaders celebrate Tennis Center expansion
October 17, 2024
Mayor Tommy Battle and City officials served up a unique celebration to begin a planned expansion of the Huntsville Tennis Center. Tennis rackets replaced the traditional groundbreaking shovels and officials instead marked the occasion by launching tennis balls into the air. The ceremony spotlighted the Tennis Center’s popularity, which is expanding to meet growing demand for court time. No shovels needed for the groundbreaking of the Huntsville Tennis Center expansion. Instead, the [more]
Read MoreHuntsville plans for refurbishment of historic Goldsmith-Schiffman Field
October 10, 2024
A longtime landmark in Huntsville’s sports history will be getting a fresh look. The City approved a design services contract with Foresite Group to begin design work on the Goldsmith-Schiffman Park Development project. Foresite will be responsible for civil engineering and landscape architecture on the park. Goldsmith-Schiffman Field has long been known for the stone wall that surrounds the facility. Goldsmith-Schiffman Field, located at 302 Beirne Ave. NE near the Five Points community, [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police and Parks & Recreation to hold third annual Halloween Party and Haunted House extravaganza
October 9, 2024
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) and Huntsville Parks & Recreation are excited to announce a seasonal highlight is back for another year. The third annual Halloween Party and Haunted House will be Sunday, Oct. 27, from 4-9 p.m. at The Orion Amphitheater, 701 Amphitheater Dr. NW. This free event offers spooky fun for revelers of all ages. “We’re excited to continue this Halloween tradition for the third year,” said Chief Kirk Giles. [more]
Read MoreMayor Tommy Battle, City officials break ground on The Park at Hays Farm
October 8, 2024
With anticipation of what will become a gathering place in south Huntsville, Mayor Tommy Battle and other City officials broke ground on The Park at Hays Farm. The nine-acre park is located at 801 Haysland Road near Grissom High School. Construction will take about 14 months to complete, with a tentative opening set for fall 2025. “This long-anticipated project that will provide residents in south Huntsville the type of park that we’ve [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Parks & Recreation to host spooktacular family-friendly events
October 3, 2024
Huntsville Parks & Recreation will host a series of family-friendly Halloween events at City recreation centers, designed to celebrate the spooky season in a fun and engaging way. Costumes are encouraged at each free event, and all masked goblins will be rewarded with free candy. Families can look forward to a variety of activities, all aimed at fostering community engagement. Parks & Recreation Director James Gossett said the events provide a fantastic [more]
Read MoreParks & Recreation’s Fall for All canceled
September 28, 2024
UPDATE: This event is canceled due to unfavorable park conditions. Try your luck on a mechanical bull or give pumpkin bowling your best shot at Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s Fall for All. The annual celebration of the fall season is Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to noon in Big Spring Park East. The event is free; food vendors will have concessions available for purchase. Attendees can also enjoy live music from The [more]
Read MoreJohn Hunt Park facilities closed for South Star Festival
September 26, 2024
All public facilities within John Hunt Park are temporarily closed to accommodate the South Star Music Festival held Sept. 28-29 on the Festival Grounds. This includes Kids Space, the Get-A-Way Skate Park and all athletic facilities. Facilities on the south side of the park, including the sand volleyball courts, cross-country course and Huntsville Tennis Center, should reopen to the public on Monday. The timing for the reopening of north side amenities [more]
Read MoreHuntsville’s Get-A-Way Skatepark to host free event on Oct. 6
September 24, 2024
Skateboarders and skate enthusiasts of all ages and abilities are invited to check out The Oververt Challenge at Get-A-Way Skatepark in John Hunt Park on Oct. 6. The event will feature a high-energy skate jam with cash and prize giveaways, followed by a skate clinic, sponsored by The Skatepark Project and Exposure Skate, and led by USA Olympians Bryce Wettstein and Jordyn Barratt. “Huntsville is excited to host this great event at [more]
Read MoreSouth Star Festival: Huntsville departments working together to ensure smooth event
September 24, 2024
The countdown is on for the inaugural South Star Festival, set for Saturday and Sunday at the John Hunt Park Festival Grounds. Several City departments are collaborating closely to ensure the event runs smoothly for attendees as well as residents and business owners. This coordination provides a solid foundation for the festival’s future growth. Leading up to the event, the City made infrastructure improvements to the Festival Grounds, though some were already [more]
Read MoreJazz in the Park-Huntsville moving to UAH for Sunday performances
September 12, 2024
Due to the possibility of inclement weather this weekend, Sunday’s installment of Jazz in the Park-Huntsville will relocate from Big Spring Park East to Spragins Hall on the University of Alabama in Huntsville campus. The venue change ensures the event will proceed as planned while providing a comfortable environment for attendees. “We appreciate our partners at UAH for working with us to quickly accommodate Sunday’s installment,” said Kenny Anderson, Director of the [more]
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