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Huntsville approves design contract for Big Spring Park expansion
March 14, 2024As work nears completion on the new City Hall, leaders are making plans for the expansion of Big Spring Park. The current Administration Building on Fountain Circle will be demolished following the transition to the new City Hall and the building site will be added to the park. The City approved a contract with Bostick Landscape Architects to design the implementation of the site into the park. Mayor Tommy Battle said the [more]
Read MoreThird annual Eggstravaganza returns to John Hunt Park on March 23
March 11, 2024Get your Easter baskets ready and hone your hunting skills as the third annual Eggstravaganza is returning to John Hunt Park. One of Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s biggest annual events, the free community egg hunt for ages 12 and under is Saturday, March 23, from 9-11 a.m. Plenty of free parking is available at the Jaycee Community Building (2180 Airport Road SW) and the nearby Joe Davis Stadium site. In case of [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Beautification Board accepting nominations for 2024 awards
March 1, 2024The City of Huntsville’s Beautification Board is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Huntsville Beautification Awards. The deadline to submit the entry form and $50 fee for each property nominated is Monday, April 8. Judging will take place after Memorial Day (May 27). New this year is an option to submit payment through PayPal. When nominations are submitted, users are taken to a page that contains a link to the Beautification Board’s PayPal account. Users [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Parks & Recreation’s inaugural HerPower Walk set for March 16
March 1, 2024Lace up your walking shoes and join Huntsville Parks & Recreation for the inaugural HerPower Walk on Saturday, March 16, from 9-11 a.m. in Big Spring Park. Men and women of all ages are invited to the event, which celebrates Women’s History Month with a free 3-mile walk. Food trucks will have concessions for purchase and gift bags will be provided while supplies last. The walk offers participants a chance to enjoy [more]
Read MoreRaymond W. Jones Community Center opens in John Hunt Park
February 29, 2024John Hunt Park welcomed its newest facility with great fanfare following a ribbon-cutting and open house celebration at the Raymond W. Jones Community Center. Once home to the National Guard Armory, the City of Huntsville acquired the 14,000-square-foot building after it closed in 2017. At that time, Parks & Recreation was working on a master plan and build-out for John Hunt Park. They were also managing increased demand for senior programming, [more]
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