Mayor’s Tree Planting Day returns Nov. 1

October 21, 2025 Click to view Mayor’s Tree Planting Day returns Nov. 1

Mayor Tommy Battle and Huntsville’s Green Team will host the Mayor’s Tree Planting Day at Brahan Spring Park on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to noon. The annual planting event brings together community volunteers who want to help grow Huntsville’s tree canopy – one of the City’s most important natural resources. Green Team will prepare hundreds of tree planting sites and provide all the tools and supplies needed. Volunteers may drop [more]

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Green Team Volunteer Spotlight: Caring for the planet starts at home

October 20, 2025 Click to view Green Team Volunteer Spotlight: Caring for the planet starts at home

For Jenna Rosano and members of Citizens’ Climate Huntsville (CCH), their passion for caring for the planet starts right here at home. While the organization focuses much of its work on environmental policy at the federal level, Jenna said many members wanted a way to make a tangible difference in their own community. Jenna and CCH now maintain Executive Drive and Rick Cooper Memorial Park. Their efforts have drawn support from [more]

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Savor the Season: A Sustainable Guide to Thanksgiving

October 20, 2025 Click to view Savor the Season: A Sustainable Guide to Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and friends, share a meal and reflect on what we’re grateful for. But it can also be a season of excess – long car trips, disposable plates and utensils and more food waste than almost any other holiday. This year, consider celebrating in a way that’s both festive and sustainable. With a few mindful choices, you can enjoy your favorite traditions while [more]

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How to properly recycle lithium batteries

October 20, 2025 Click to view How to properly recycle lithium batteries

From smartphones and laptops to power tools and even toothbrushes, lithium batteries power many of the items we use every day. While these batteries are a convenience, they also come with risks if they’re mishandled or disposed of incorrectly. Lithium batteries don’t belong in household trash or curbside recycling carts. Throwing them away increases the risk of fires, threatens sanitation workers, and can lead to toxic materials leaching into the environment. Instead, [more]

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Dink Pink in support of breast cancer awareness with Huntsville Parks & Recreation

October 8, 2025 Click to view Dink Pink in support of breast cancer awareness with Huntsville Parks & Recreation

Parks & Recreation invites pickleball players of all skill levels to visit participating recreation centers on Wednesday, Oct. 15, for the inaugural city-wide Dink Pink Pickleball Day in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. The free open-play sessions welcome all skill levels and while healthy competition is welcome, players are encouraged to serve, rally and dink in honor of those affected by breast cancer. Players and cheering sections are [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

Asian little girl pumpkin bowling, surrounded by other children and adults as well as bales of hay