City of Huntsville offices to close for Memorial Day

May 24, 2023 Click to view City of Huntsville offices to close for Memorial Day

City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Monday, May 29, for Memorial Day. This includes Animal Services, Public Transit (Orbit and Access) and Municipal Court. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 30. Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed one day the week of May 29-June 2. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Parks & Recreation: All facilities are closed except splash pads, which will be open [more]

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Designing the future at Huntsville’s “Central Park,” new recreation center comes into focus

May 24, 2023 Click to view Designing the future at Huntsville’s “Central Park,” new recreation center comes into focus

Plans are moving forward for the new 53,000-square-foot John Hunt Park Recreation Center. The new facility will be located north of Joe W. Davis Stadium on about 8.5 acres. A highlight for many will be 16 outdoor, lighted pickleball courts. The courts include a pavilion and will be designed for competitive play, including tournaments. “Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the country, and we’ve certainly seen that reflected in Huntsville,” said Mayor [more]

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Make it a summer to remember with Huntsville Parks & Recreation

May 19, 2023 Click to view Make it a summer to remember with Huntsville Parks & Recreation

Fun in the sun. A cool place to chill out. A new experience to enjoy. Huntsville Parks & Recreation offers information on all that and more in this summer’s program guide, filled with 100+ free activities, workshops, special events, programs and classes. Want to meet a fitness goal? The City’s recreation and community centers provide everything from Zumba classes to a Couch to 5K program. Feeling adventurous? Try a group mountain [more]

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Next phase of Huntsville Aquatics Center moves forward with Legacy Pool renovation

May 11, 2023 Click to view Next phase of Huntsville Aquatics Center moves forward with Legacy Pool renovation

The Huntsville City Council has approved a construction agreement for phase four of the Huntsville Aquatics Center. The $6.4 million contract with Garber Construction Company involves an extensive renovation of the Legacy Pool. Improvements will include new bleachers, a new exhaust system and LED lighting. The windows and wall panels will be replaced. Roof panels will be replaced or repaired. There will also be updates to the pool and deck area, [more]

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Saddle up: Mayor Battle leads 14th annual bike ride

April 27, 2023 Click to view Saddle up: Mayor Battle leads 14th annual bike ride

Spring is here and it’s the perfect time to take advantage of the City’s bike-friendly routes with the 14th annual Mayor’s Bike Ride, set for Saturday, May 6 at 11 a.m.   Mayor Tommy Battle invites everyone to grab their helmets and join him for this family-friendly, four-mile bike ride around the downtown area’s historic neighborhoods. The ride begins and ends at Church Street in Big Spring Park, in front of the [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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