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City of Huntsville offices to close for Juneteenth
June 16, 2026City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Friday, June 19, for Juneteenth. This includes Animal Services, Huntsville Transit and Municipal Court. Residential garbage collection will not be affected. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, June 22. 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 their usual hours. Public Safety: [more]
Read MoreMayor Battle, City of Huntsville open new recreation center in John Hunt Park
June 15, 2026The latest addition to Huntsville’s largest park elevates recreation to its highest level yet. Mayor Tommy Battle led a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the John Hunt Park Recreation Center, creating a northern anchor to the park and expanding fun and relaxing amenities for residents. Accommodating basketball, volleyball and pickleball, the 60,850 square-foot facility also includes a fitness room, multi-purpose rooms, office space and concessions. Located on 8½ acres within John Hunt [more]
Read MoreExperience a colorful adventure at the 2026 Color Jam Family Run & Walk
June 11, 2026Start your day with a splash of color at Parks & Recreation’s Color Jam Family Run & Walk on Saturday, July 11, from 9-11 a.m. at John Hunt Park. The free, untimed event for all ages welcomes participants to enjoy a colorful experience as they run, walk and make memories with family and friends. Runners and walkers will travel the paved course near the John Hunt Park Festival Grounds and be playfully [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close for Memorial Day
May 21, 2026City 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, 2026Summer 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]
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