Green Ambassador awards ceremony celebrates sustainability projects in Huntsville schools

May 16, 2025 Click to view Green Ambassador awards ceremony celebrates sustainability projects in Huntsville schools

With a near-overflow crowd at the Jaycee Community Building in John Hunt Park, the Green Ambassador program commended students and teachers across Huntsville for sustainability projects both inside and outside the classroom at an awards ceremony on Thursday, May 15. Wrapping up its second year, the Green Ambassador program is the educational arm of the City of Huntsville’s Green Team. Student projects ranged from recycling to creating community gardens designed to [more]

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Celebrate Father’s Day weekend with Dads’ Day at the Park

May 15, 2025 Click to view Celebrate Father’s Day weekend with Dads’ Day at the Park

On Father’s Day weekend next month, Huntsville Parks & Recreation invites families to celebrate the dads and father figures who make a difference every day with a special event in John Hunt Park. Dads’ Day at the Park will be Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Loretta P. Spencer Sports Complex. This free, family-friendly event is open to all ages and promises a day filled with [more]

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Huntsville Music Office showcases week of free live music events

May 13, 2025 Click to view Huntsville Music Office showcases week of free live music events

From the riverbanks at Ditto Landing to the heart of MidCity, the Huntsville Music Office is helping kick off a vibrant week of free outdoor concerts and community celebrations, offering something for every music lover across the Rocket City. On Wednesday, May 14, the Summer Sunset Concert Series returns to Ditto Landing with Mike Roberts performing from 6-8 p.m. Presented with Artemis Music Productions, the family-friendly event also features food trucks [more]

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Build your future at Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s Trades Career Expo

May 9, 2025 Click to view Build your future at Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s Trades Career Expo

Visit the Max Luther Community Center Friday, June 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the Trades Career Expo to connect with Huntsville professionals, employers and training programs in the skilled trades industry. The Huntsville Parks & Recreation event will offer networking opportunities to those looking to gain hands-on experience, explore different career pathways, prepare to apply for new jobs and more. Welcomed guests and recruiters from public, private and educational organizations [more]

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How to ensure success mulching around your trees

April 30, 2025 Click to view How to ensure success mulching around your trees

Trees are the backbone of a well-designed landscape. They improve the aesthetics, temperature, air purification, soil conservation, noise reduction, wildlife habitat and increase property value. Mulching trees correctly will improve tree health and longevity. Learn how to spot a tree volcano and correct it. The Huntsville Tree Commission has simple guidelines to ensure tree mulching success: Place a wide (2-3 feet radius) mulch bed (3-4 inches deep) around the tree. The root [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

the spring 2025 program guide cover, which features people of all ages riding bicycles down church street