Category: Parks & Recreation
Huntsville municipal offices closed Jan. 1 for New Year’s holiday
December 28, 2023
The City of Huntsville’s municipal offices will close Monday, Jan. 1, for the New Year’s holiday. This includes Animal Services, Huntsville Transit and Municipal Court. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2. The closure will affect the following City services: Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed one day the week of Jan. 1-5. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Parks & Recreation: Recreation centers and facilities [more]
Read MoreHuntsville municipal offices closed Dec. 25 for Christmas
December 21, 2023
The City of Huntsville’s municipal offices will close Monday, Dec. 25, for the Christmas holiday. This includes Animal Services, Huntsville Transit and Municipal Court. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26. The closure will affect the following City services: Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed one day the week of Dec. 25-29. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Parks & Recreation: Recreation centers and facilities will close Dec. [more]
Read MoreClimb, slide, swing and run at Huntsville’s newest, Santa-approved playground
December 19, 2023
The City of Huntsville’s newest playground opened with great fanfare at the Sandra Moon Community Complex during a ribbon-cutting ceremony with City leaders, led by caroling children and Santa Claus. “Just in time for the holidays, we are delighted to present this amazing playground to the children of Huntsville,” Mayor Tommy Battle said. “We hope it will bring joy and inspire imagination for many years to come.” The beautiful new 18,000-square-foot playground [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Parks & Recreation giving the gift of time to busy parents, guardians
December 13, 2023
If you’re a parent or guardian with too many items on your holiday to-do list and not enough time to do them, Huntsville Parks & Recreation is here to help. The department will host two Parents Night Out events and a Drop & Shop this month, allowing parents to drop children off for fun-filled evenings with trained Parks & Recreation staff in a safe environment. Space is limited, so parents and [more]
Read More‘Oh, what fun,’ as Big Spring Jingle comes to downtown Huntsville
December 1, 2023
Huntsville Parks & Recreation is excited to announce a new festive event that’s sure to become a family favorite. Big Spring Jingle brings together the very best of the Huntsville holidays in one central location. On Friday, Dec. 8, from 5-8 p.m., Big Spring Park West will transform into a winter wonderland with special holiday lighting, music, a dance floor, prizes and giveaways. Even Santa is taking a break from his [more]
Read MoreBeat the winter blues with Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s winter program guide
November 28, 2023
The temperatures are dropping, but it shouldn’t mean the same for your spirits! Beat the winter blues by checking out more than 100 programs in Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s 2023-2024 Winter Program Guide. Whether you prefer to walk, run, bike or just sit and play a friendly game of dominos with a friend, there’s something for everybody. Even better, most activities are free. “We’ve worked hard over the past few years to [more]
Read MoreHuntsville municipal offices closed Nov. 23-24 for Thanksgiving
November 20, 2023
The City of Huntsville’s municipal offices will be closed Nov. 23-24 for the Thanksgiving holiday. The following services will be affected: Garbage Collection: Thursday’s residential curbside collection will be picked up on Friday, Nov. 24. Residents should leave cans at the curb until they are collected. Public Transit: There will be no Orbit fixed-route or Access paratransit service Nov. 23. Service will resume Nov. 24. Parks & Recreation: Recreation centers and facilities will be closed Nov. [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close for Veterans Day
November 7, 2023
City of Huntsville municipal offices, including Municipal Court, will close Friday, Nov. 10, for Veterans Day. The exception is Public Transit, which will offer service Friday but not on Saturday, Nov. 11. All City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 13. Garbage Collection: Residential service will not be affected. Animal Services: Closed Friday but will reopen Saturday. Parks & Recreation: All facilities closed Friday but will reopen Saturday. Public Safety: Essential police and fire personnel [more]
Read MoreGive yourself the gift of better health with the ‘Maintain, Don’t Gain’ challenge
November 1, 2023
The holidays are almost here. For many people, celebrating includes big family meals, beautiful party spreads and lots of special treats. However, it is possible to have too much of a good thing. So, how can you enjoy those special occasions without packing on unwanted pounds? The answer is with plenty of support and a little healthy competition. “Maintain, Don’t Gain” is a six-week weight maintenance challenge, sponsored by the City of [more]
Read MoreGrowing Huntsville’s Tree Canopy – Mayor Battle’s Tree Planting Day, Nov. 4
October 29, 2023
Mayor Tommy Battle and the City of Huntsville’s Green Team will host the Mayor’s annual Tree Planting Day in John Hunt Park on Saturday, Nov. 4. The event is designed to bring community volunteers together to grow Huntsville’s tree canopy. Participation is easy! Green Team will prep the holes and provide all planting supplies. Mayor Battle, City Arborist Marc Byers and Green Team will have plenty of planting tips to share, [more]
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