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City of Huntsville offices to close for Memorial Day
May 21, 2026
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day. This includes Animal Services, Huntsville Transit and Municipal Court. Residential garbage collection will be one day later than normal. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26. Parks & Recreation: Get-A-Way Skate Park and Kids’ Space as well as the Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Splash Pad and the Everybody Can Play Splash Pad will be open during [more]
Read MoreArts Huntsville and Huntsville Parks & Recreation announce 2026 Concerts in the Park Lineup
May 19, 2026
Summer evenings in downtown Huntsville will once again come alive with music as Arts Huntsville and Huntsville Parks & Recreation present the 2026 Concerts in the Park series beginning Monday, June 1. Celebrating its longstanding tradition as one of Huntsville’s favorite summer events, the free weekly concert series will feature 10 weeks of live performances in Big Spring Park every Monday evening through August 3. Showcasing an exciting lineup of local musical [more]
Read MoreFind summer fun with Huntsville Parks & Recreation
May 19, 2026
With summer settling in, now is the perfect time to explore Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s 2026 Summer Program Guide. The seasonal guide features more than 100 free activities and special events designed to help residents make the most of the summer months. Offerings include strength and wellness programs, athletics, arts activities, outdoor recreation and family-friendly community events. The guide also includes annual favorites like the Wally Vess Youth Fishing Rodeo, Color Jam [more]
Read MoreHUBS Coop Donates Public Bike Repair Station to City of Huntsville
May 18, 2026
May is National Bike Month, a time to celebrate the joy of cycling, healthy living and community connection. In that spirit, the City of Huntsville has gratefully accepted a donation from the Huntsville Urban Bike Share Coop (HUBS Coop) for a bicycle maintenance station valued at $1,950 for public use. The donation is another step toward making Huntsville more bike-friendly and accessible for riders of all skill levels. The station will [more]
Read MoreHuntsville approves first step in rehabilitation of Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Recreation Center
May 14, 2026
The City of Huntsville advanced plans for an extensive renovation of the Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Recreation Center and its campus, entering into an architectural design services contract with Nola | VanPeursem Architects. District 1 Council Member Michelle Watkins held a town hall on April 2 to discuss the project, which included a presentation from Nola | VanPeursem Architects. “This is a much-needed rehabilitation of a popular and busy recreation center and [more]
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