Category: Parks & Recreation
Fitness in the Park: Popular workout series returns May 3
April 11, 2025
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]
Read MoreHuntsville Parks & Recreation summer camp registration to open April 14
April 2, 2025
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]
Read MoreHuntsville Parks & Recreation to host Spin & Skate Jam at The Orion on May 3
March 21, 2025
NOTE – This event, May 3, has been POSTPONED due to weather. 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 [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Parks & Recreation to host fourth annual Eggstravaganza
March 19, 2025
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]
Read MoreTeen-Tastic Saturdays: Parks & Recreation series to focus on essential life lessons
March 10, 2025
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]
Read MoreHerPower Walk: Huntsville Parks & Recreation to honor Women’s History Month
March 4, 2025
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]
Read MoreCity to expand pavilion at John Hunt Park sand volleyball courts
February 27, 2025
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]
Read MoreHuntsville Parks & Recreation’s Teen Career Summit to empower next generation of leaders
February 24, 2025
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]
Read MoreSoar into spring: Annual Community Kite Festival takes flight on March 1
February 14, 2025
The City of Huntsville and the Ray of Hope Foundation invite residents to let the wind lift their spirits at the 13th annual Community Kite Festival. The event is Saturday, March 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at John Hunt Park Festival Grounds, 2195 Jaycee Way. This free, family-friendly event celebrates the spirit of inclusiveness and harmony within the community. Whether you’re an experienced kite enthusiast or a first-time flyer, this [more]
Read MoreFind your rhythm at Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s Healthy Hearts Expo
February 13, 2025
February is National Heart Month, and Huntsville Parks & Recreation is marking the occasion by hosting a Healthy Hearts Expo for residents 50 and older. The event will be Monday, Feb. 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mark Russell Recreation Center, 429 Taylor Road, Owens Cross Roads. It will focus on promoting a healthy lifestyle physically, mentally and financially. Attendees will have the chance to explore community vendor tables [more]
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