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City of Huntsville offices to close for Juneteenth

June 16, 2026 Click to view City of Huntsville offices to close for Juneteenth

City 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]

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Mayor Battle, City of Huntsville open new recreation center in John Hunt Park

June 15, 2026 Click to view Mayor Battle, City of Huntsville open new recreation center in John Hunt Park

The 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]

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Experience a colorful adventure at the 2026 Color Jam Family Run & Walk

June 11, 2026 Click to view Experience a colorful adventure at the 2026 Color Jam Family Run & Walk

Start 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]

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City of Huntsville offices to close for Memorial Day

May 21, 2026 Click to view City of Huntsville offices to close for Memorial Day

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]

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Arts Huntsville and Huntsville Parks & Recreation announce 2026 Concerts in the Park Lineup

May 19, 2026 Click to view Arts Huntsville and Huntsville Parks & Recreation announce 2026 Concerts in the Park Lineup

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]

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Additional Information

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

A large group of people of various ages run down a city street during a colorful fun‑run event, their white shirts covered in bright paint powder. A starting archway and trees line the background. Bold text at the top reads “Huntsville Parks & Recreation,” and text at the bottom reads “Summer Program Guide 2026.”