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Enjoy exercise and the outdoors at the 17th Annual Mayor’s Bike Ride

April 6, 2026 Click to view Enjoy exercise and the outdoors at the 17th Annual Mayor’s Bike Ride

Ride bikes with Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle at the 17th annual Mayor’s Bike Ride. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, May 2, at 11 a.m. in Big Spring Park. “The Mayor’s Bike Ride is all about encouraging people to get active and enjoy the city from a new perspective,” said Mayor Battle. “It’s a fun way to support wellness while spending time with the residents who make Huntsville such a [more]

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City of Huntsville offices to close for Good Friday

March 31, 2026 Click to view City of Huntsville offices to close for Good Friday

City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Friday, April 3, for Good Friday. This includes Animal Services and Municipal Court. Garbage collection will not be affected by the holiday and Huntsville Transit will operate on its normal schedule. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, April 6. Parks & Recreation: Get-A-Way Skate Park and Kids’ Space will be open during their usual hours. All other facilities will be closed. Public Safety: Essential [more]

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Huntsville Parks & Recreation summer camp registration to open April 13

March 31, 2026 Click to view Huntsville Parks & Recreation summer camp registration to open April 13

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]

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Parks & Recreation’s Girls Garage returns with hands-on lessons in car care

March 9, 2026 Click to view Parks & Recreation’s Girls Garage returns with hands-on lessons in car care

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]

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Family-favorite Eggstravaganza egg hunt hops back to John Hunt Park

March 3, 2026 Click to view Family-favorite Eggstravaganza egg hunt hops back to John Hunt Park

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]

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Additional Information

Contact

  • Phone:

    256-564-8026

  • Address:

    Parks & Recreation Office

    2411 9th Avenue SW

    Huntsville, AL 35805

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  • Email:

    james.gossett@HuntsvilleAL.gov

    James Gossett

    Parks and Recreation Director

  • Hours:

    Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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