Final phase of Apollo Park set for construction at MidCity District
Published on July 27, 2023
Huntsville City Council approved plans to proceed with a $7.9 million construction contract with Lambert Contracting to complete the final phase of Apollo Park at MidCity District.
When finished in late 2024, the 20-acre park will feel similar to downtown’s Big Spring Park. It will feature two lagoons suitable for canoeing and kayaking, walking paths, swaths of open green space, trees and landscaping. A partnership with Arts Huntsville and the National Fitness Campaign will provide a Fitness Court© at the park with original artwork from world-famous artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.
“This park represents the City’s commitment to offer recreational options for our residents in every part of Huntsville,” said Mayor Tommy Battle. “We look forward to its completion and delivering this beautiful recreation space to the community.”
Phase I of the project, completed in 2017, provided a pond at the northern end of the park near Topgolf while Phase II developed the southern end at The Orion Amphitheater. The final phase will complete the central portion of the park, connecting the two previous phases with more public amenities. Designs for this section evolved as engineers focused on the functionality of water features to determine the appropriate scale for the available space and best techniques for managing elevation changes. The end result will be a park that offers multiple ways to engage the water’s edge or float across the surface, pursue a favorite fitness routine, relax with a book or enjoy a picnic lunch.
“I have long advocated for more parks and recreational offerings for residents living in District 5 and am pleased to support this project,” said City Council President John Meredith. “Apollo Park will provide locals and visitors alike the opportunity to enjoy a beautiful oasis just steps away from dynamic concerts, sports offerings, restaurants, retail and urban living.”
“Apollo Park is a fantastic addition to the City of Huntsville, and we appreciate the enormous effort of the entire team that has made this park project a reality,” said Parks & Recreation Director James Gossett. “Upon completion, it will offer unique features and endless opportunities for the public to connect with the outdoors in the heart of MidCity.”
Lambert Contracting will begin work immediately. The project is expected to take about one year to complete.
