District 2 Town Hall to seek public input and discuss plans for Goldsmith-Schiffman Field

Published on August 7, 2025

As the City of Huntsville considers plans for a refurbishment of Goldsmith-Schiffman Field, District 2 Council Member David Little will hold a town hall on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 5:30 p.m., at Optimist Recreation Center, 703 Oakwood Ave.

The focus of the meeting will be to review conceptual drawings, discuss renovation plans and seek public input for the facility at 320 Beirne Ave., near Five Points. Council Member Little will be joined by City Administrator John Hamilton, General Services Director Ricky Wilkinson, Parks & Recreation Director James Gossett and Facilities Projects Manager Chris O’Neil.

Last year, the City entered into a design services contract with Foresite Group to begin work on the Goldsmith-Schiffman Park Development project. Foresite’s scope of work includes civil engineering and landscape architecture.

Goldsmith-Schiffman Field opened in 1934 as a high school football stadium. Distinguished by the stone wall that encircles the facility, the field now hosts flag football games.

Plans for the project include pickleball courts, a grass lawn with space for two flag football fields, an elevated plaza/restroom pavilion and a playground. The work by Foresite will help determine how best to utilize the facility.

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