Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s Light Up the Night postponed to Aug. 16

July 26, 2024 Click to view Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s Light Up the Night postponed to Aug. 16

UPDATE: Due to ground conditions in Big Spring Park, Huntsville Parks & Recreation has postponed Light Up the Night to Friday, Aug. 16. Get your glow on and join Huntsville Parks & Recreation for Light Up the Night on Friday, Aug. 16, from 6-9 p.m. in Big Spring Park. Attracting thousands of revelers, the popular annual event includes live music, dancing and enchanting lighting throughout the park. Attendees can enjoy glow-in-the-dark face [more]

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Showers Center examines makeover possibilities

July 25, 2024 Click to view Showers Center examines makeover possibilities

The Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Recreation Center, a longtime community hub in north Huntsville, will undergo a comprehensive assessment to determine needed upgrades. The City hired Nola Van Peursem Architects on a design services contract to review the architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems of the 58,000-square foot facility at 4600 Blue Spring Road. The assessment will also include 10,000-square feet of ancillary buildings on the campus. The amount of the [more]

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Ground broken on new Stoner Park Skating Rink

July 24, 2024 Click to view Ground broken on new Stoner Park Skating Rink

Ground has been broken on a new skating rink at Stoner Park in north Huntsville, a project that promises to transform recreational opportunities in the community. Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle described the project as another milestone in the City’s commitment to providing more places to play for all Huntsville residents. Over the past decade, we’ve worked hard to expand recreational opportunities across our city and the Stoner Park Skating Rink is a [more]

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Huntsville Police to join city partners for Back-to-School Bash

July 24, 2024 Click to view Huntsville Police to join city partners for Back-to-School Bash

  Dunk your principal, cool off on an inflatable waterslide and celebrate the start of the new school year with the Back-to-School Bash. The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) and Huntsville Parks & Recreation, in partnership with Free 2 Teach, are again teaming up to host this free end-of-summer party on Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jaycee Community Building, 2180 Airport Road. Dozens of vendors will share information on [more]

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Huntsville Parks & Recreation announces fall sports signups

July 19, 2024 Click to view Huntsville Parks & Recreation announces fall sports signups

Registration is open for Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s fall youth sports, including flag football, cheer, soccer and volleyball. Parks & Recreation organizes eight leagues throughout Huntsville: American, Continental, Eastern, International, Lakewood, Liberty, Metro and Northern. Parents or guardians can use the City’s virtual locator to find the closest league. “Our fall sports are a wonderful opportunity for youth to enjoy the outdoors and our parks’ facilities through friendly competition,” said Parks & Recreation Director [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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