Category: Parks & Recreation
Huntsville Parks & Recreation summer camp registration to open April 13
March 31, 2026
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 during summer break. Registration for summer camps opens online Monday, April 13, at 8 a.m. With the Parks & Recreation’s online registration platform, families can easily sign up for camps, ensuring a smooth and convenient registration process. Summer camps are available to Huntsville residents [more]
Read MoreParks & Recreation’s Girls Garage returns with hands-on lessons in car care
March 9, 2026
City of Huntsville residents asked and Huntsville Parks & Recreation delivered. Back by popular demand in 2026 is the Girls Garage program at Brahan Spring Recreation Center. Girls Garage empowers women and girls to build confidence in handling basic car care and maintenance. The free, hands-on program is open to ages 15 and older. Participants can choose from three Saturday sessions: March 21, April 18 or May 16 from 9-10 a.m. at [more]
Read MoreFamily-favorite Eggstravaganza egg hunt hops back to John Hunt Park
March 3, 2026
Ready, set, hunt! Huntsville Parks & Recreation is bringing back one of spring’s favorite traditions as EGGstravaganza returns for its fifth year on Saturday, April 4, from 10 a.m. to noon at John Hunt Park. The free, family-friendly celebration will take place at the Loretta P. Spencer Sports Complex, where more than 15,000 eggs will be scattered and ready for children ages 12 and under to collect. Plenty of free parking [more]
Read MoreCelebrate Women’s History Month with Huntsville Parks & Recreation
March 2, 2026
March is Women’s History Month and Parks & Recreation is celebrating with the third annual HerPower Walk on Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at John Hunt Park. The family-friendly event will take place on the paved walking trail at the at the John Hunt Park Cross Country Course, 2151 Airport Rd. SW. The free 5K walk is open to women, girls and the men who support them. It [more]
Read MoreHuntsville approves engineering contract to upgrade two fields at Merrimack Soccer Complex
February 26, 2026
Plans for renovations at Merrimack Soccer Complex, 3501 SW Triana Blvd., are moving forward following City Council approval of an engineering design contract. A $175,000 design services contract with Ivaldi Engineering will produce a feasibility plan to evaluate upgrading Fields 1 and 2 to synthetic turf. The project would mark a third phase of field improvements at the complex, following previous renovations to Fields 11–18. The Merrimack Soccer Complex currently operates 18 lighted fields, [more]
Read MoreExplore, play and grow at Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s Spring Fest at West
February 23, 2026
Parks & Recreation invite the Huntsville community to explore the recently opened West Huntsville Recreation Center and its programming on Saturday, March 14, from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the first Spring Fest at West. Since its opening in December 2025, the West Huntsville Recreation Center, 150 Martin Rd. SW, has been a popular community destination for fun, fitness and connection. The free, family-friendly event will include interactive games, activities, inflatables, face painting [more]
Read MoreA fresh season of fun awaits in Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s Spring Program Guide
February 17, 2026
As spring blooms, Huntsville Parks & Recreation is offering residents many ways to stay active, creative and connected with the 2026 Spring Program Guide. Packed with over 150 activities and programs, the guide promotes fun, fitness and friendship to all ages. Whether you’re looking to get active, try a new hobby or join an athletic league, there’s something for everyone and most are free. Hosted at Parks & Recreation facilities across the [more]
Read MoreRegistration open for Parks & Recreation’s Spring Break Camps
February 2, 2026
Searching for a fun way to keep the kids active during spring break? Registration for Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s spring break camps opened Monday, Feb. 9. Registration for full-day and specialty camps is open to Huntsville City School students in grades 1-6. Camps will be held March 16-20. Registration links can be found on the respective Day Camp and Specialty Camp pages. Hosted at Huntsville Parks & Recreation facilities across the city, the camps combine sports, arts, [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Parks & Recreation celebrates Black History Month with African American Art Festival
January 30, 2026
Parks & Recreation will host an African American Art Festival in celebration of Black History Month in February. The inspiring exhibit will be displayed Saturday, Feb. 21, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center, 3011-A Sparkman Dr NW. The free event will feature local artists and their works. The all-ages event will include creative learning and community connection. Kids will have the chance to participate in [more]
Read MoreFind a healthy beat at Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s Healthy Hearts Expo
January 29, 2026
Parks & Recreation’s Healthy Hearts Expo is back in 2026 for American Heart Month in February. The heart healthy event for residents ages 50 and older is Thursday, Feb. 12, from 9-11:30 a.m. at the Mark Russell Recreation Center, 429 Taylor Road. It will focus on promoting a healthy lifestyle physically, mentally and financially. Attendees will have the chance to enter a drawing for door prizes, explore a variety of local vendors [more]
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