A fresh season of fun awaits in Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s Spring Program Guide

February 17, 2026 Click to view A fresh season of fun awaits in Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s Spring Program Guide

As spring blooms, Huntsville Parks & Recreation is offering residents many ways to stay active, creative and connected with the 2026 Spring Program Guide. Packed with over 150 activities and programs, the guide promotes fun, fitness and friendship to all ages. Whether you’re looking to get active, try a new hobby or join an athletic league, there’s something for everyone and most are free. Hosted at Parks & Recreation facilities across the [more]

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Registration open for Parks & Recreation’s Spring Break Camps

February 2, 2026 Click to view Registration open for Parks & Recreation’s Spring Break Camps

Searching for a fun way to keep the kids active during spring break? Registration for Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s spring break camps opened Monday, Feb. 9. Registration for full-day and specialty camps is open to Huntsville City School students in grades 1-6. Camps will be held March 16-20. Registration links can be found on the respective Day Camp and Specialty Camp pages. Hosted at Huntsville Parks & Recreation facilities across the city, the camps combine sports, arts, [more]

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Huntsville Parks & Recreation celebrates Black History Month with African American Art Festival

January 30, 2026 Click to view Huntsville Parks & Recreation celebrates Black History Month with African American Art Festival

Parks & Recreation will host an African American Art Festival in celebration of Black History Month in February. The inspiring exhibit will be displayed Saturday, Feb. 21, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center, 3011-A Sparkman Dr NW. The free event will feature local artists and their works. The all-ages event will include creative learning and community connection. Kids will have the chance to participate in [more]

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Find a healthy beat at Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s Healthy Hearts Expo

January 29, 2026 Click to view Find a healthy beat at Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s Healthy Hearts Expo

Parks & Recreation’s Healthy Hearts Expo is back in 2026 for American Heart Month in February. The heart healthy event for residents ages 50 and older is Thursday, Feb. 12, from 9-11:30 a.m. at the Mark Russell Recreation Center, 429 Taylor Road. It will focus on promoting a healthy lifestyle physically, mentally and financially. Attendees will have the chance to enter a drawing for door prizes, explore a variety of local vendors [more]

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Huntsville welcomes college football to Joe Davis Stadium

January 23, 2026 Click to view Huntsville welcomes college football to Joe Davis Stadium

UNA to take on Samford in 2026 opening game at Wicks Family Field For the first time in its renewed configuration, Division I college football will be played at Joe Davis Stadium. The 2026 college football season will start on August 29 on Wicks Family Field with the renewal of an in-state rivalry as the University of North Alabama will take on Samford, with kickoff set for 6 p.m. “When we renovated Joe [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.

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