Make the most of winter with Parks & Recreation’s Winter Program Guide

November 20, 2025 Click to view Make the most of winter with Parks & Recreation’s Winter Program Guide

Cold weather may be approaching but there’s no shortage of ways to stay active and get connected this winter with Huntsville Parks & Recreation. The winter program guide is packed with more than 100 activities for all ages. Even better, most activities are free. Get active with a weekly walking group, attending a strength class or playing a game of basketball. Spark your creativity at a sewing group or connect with like [more]

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Huntsville Parks & Recreation unwraps holiday happenings

November 18, 2025 Click to view Huntsville Parks & Recreation unwraps holiday happenings

Parks & Recreation is spreading holiday cheer with a full month of themed events across the city. The event schedule includes a variety of seasonal activities for all ages to celebrate the magic of the holidays. The third annual Big Spring Jingle is Friday, Dec. 19, from 4-8 p.m. in Big Spring Park. Festivities will include a DJ dance party, food trucks, crafts, light-up gifts for kids and more. Santa is [more]

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Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s Big Spring Jingle set for Dec. 19

November 13, 2025 Click to view Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s Big Spring Jingle set for Dec. 19

Sleigh bells are ringing and the Parks & Recreation department has it on good authority that Santa is making his way to Huntsville for the third annual Big Spring Jingle. On Friday, Dec. 19, from 4-8 p.m., Big Spring Park in downtown Huntsville will transform into a winter wonderland for all to enjoy. Huntsville Parks & Recreation is excited to host residents and visitors alike for a night of holiday magic. Rock [more]

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Volunteers Help Expand Huntsville’s Tree Canopy at Cavalry Hill

November 10, 2025 Click to view Volunteers Help Expand Huntsville’s Tree Canopy at Cavalry Hill

In a tree-de-force, more than 80 community volunteers gathered at Cavalry Hill Community Center on Saturday, Nov. 8 for Cavalry Hill Tree Planting Day. The planting event celebrated community spirit and environmental stewardship as participants worked together to plant more than 250 trees in just over an hour. District 1 Council Member Michelle Watkins, Landscape Management Director Brian Walker and Green Team Manager Niki Sothers rolled up their sleeves planting trees [more]

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Registration for Huntsville Parks & Recreation winter break camps opens Nov. 17

November 6, 2025 Click to view Registration for Huntsville Parks & Recreation winter break camps opens Nov. 17

The holiday rush is on its way and Huntsville Parks & Recreation has the perfect way for Huntsville City School students to chill out and have fun during winter break. Parks & Recreation will offer winter break camps at Cavalry Hill Community Center and Mark Russell Recreation Center from Dec. 22-24. Camps will run from 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 22-23 and from 8 a.m. until noon on Dec. [more]

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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.

Seasonal Program Guide

Two children talking with their mther and Santa Claus in front of Christmas trees outside in Big Spring Park