City of Huntsville approves major expansion of Ice Sports Center

June 26, 2025 Click to view City of Huntsville approves major expansion of Ice Sports Center

The City of Huntsville is moving forward with a major expansion of the Huntsville Ice Sports Center (ISC), doubling the size of the existing facility to better serve the growing demand for ice sports and recreation. City Council approved a $44.6 million construction contract with ARCO/Murray National Holdings, Inc. to begin work on the project, which will add 118,822 square feet to the existing 83,934-square-foot facility. Construction is expected to be [more]

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‘Build Together, Play Together’: City of Huntsville celebrates Parks and Recreation Month

June 25, 2025 Click to view ‘Build Together, Play Together’: City of Huntsville celebrates Parks and Recreation Month

Celebrate Parks and Recreation Month in July with an array of fun and exciting events for the entire family. With the theme of “Build Together, Play Together,” the month highlights the vital role of parks and recreational amenities in the community. It recognizes the City’s commitment to enhancing resident experiences through parks and greenways as well as engaging recreational opportunities. Mayor Tommy Battle, District 1 Council Member Michelle Watkins and Parks & [more]

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City Unveils Final Designs for Big Spring Park East Expansion

June 24, 2025 Click to view City Unveils Final Designs for Big Spring Park East Expansion

Former City Hall site to become vibrant new addition to Huntsville’s signature park Big Spring Park, long considered a cultural and civic hub of Huntsville, will soon offer even more opportunities for recreation, relaxation and community gatherings. City leaders unveiled the final designs for a transformative expansion of Big Spring Park East to the Huntsville Planning Commission for its approval on June 24. The project reimagines the former City Hall site [more]

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City of Huntsville Launches Master Planning Process for Historic Depot Site

June 24, 2025 Click to view City of Huntsville Launches Master Planning Process for Historic Depot Site

Public Invited to Help Shape the Future of 165-Year-Old Landmark The City of Huntsville is embarking on a visionary master planning process for the historic Huntsville Depot and its surrounding 7-acre property in downtown Huntsville. As one of Alabama’s most treasured landmarks, the City is inviting the public to help determine new civic and community uses that will preserve the site’s legacy while activating it for future generations. Completed in 1860, the [more]

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805 After Five rescheduled to June 26 with The Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Karmessa

June 23, 2025 Click to view 805 After Five rescheduled to June 26 with The Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Karmessa

805 After Five, featuring The Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Karmessa, has been rescheduled for Thursday, June 26. The rescheduled event will include a special Juneteenth-themed celebration with Grammy-winning New Orleans legends The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, known for their electrifying blend of jazz, funk and R&B. The soulful and always dynamic Karmessa will open the show, and Vertical House Records will start the evening with DJ sets beginning at 5 p.m. [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

Cover of the Huntsville Parks & Recreation Summer 2025 Program Guide featuring an African American child splashing down an inflatable water slide