Building a better you: Fitness in the Park kicks off 2024 series on May 4

April 30, 2024 Click to view Building a better you: Fitness in the Park kicks off 2024 series on May 4

Limber up, stretch, hydrate and make plans to join the 2024 edition of Fitness in the Park. The series of one-hour workouts starts Saturday, May 4, in Big Spring Park East with Family Boot Camp, presented by Burn Boot Camp. Attendees who want to add to their workout are encouraged to stick around for the 15th annual Mayor’s Bike Ride & Block Party, also in Big Spring Park from 10 a.m. [more]

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More volunteers boost local Great American Cleanup effort

April 28, 2024 Click to view More volunteers boost local Great American Cleanup effort

As America freshens up the environment during the ongoing Great American Cleanup, Green Team is setting an ambitious pace to keep Huntsville clean. Just in the first three months of 2024, the Green Team numbers tell an impressive story: Number of cleanups: 127 (55 percent increase over the same time last year) Number of volunteers: 1,123 (33 percent increase) Volume of litter collected: 2,078 bags (149 percent increase) “We’ve got more volunteers activated and we’re [more]

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Behind the scenes with Huntsville’s beautiful flowers

April 28, 2024 Click to view Behind the scenes with Huntsville’s beautiful flowers

Stacy Scannell is the “flower genius” in Green Team’s greenhouse. You’ve seen their work in the hanging baskets in and around downtown Huntsville or in flower beds and brick planters throughout the city. They bring a smile to your face, make your day a little better and quietly beautify a hustle-and-bustle world. Best of all, these decorations are homemade by Green Team – delivering joy on days moving a little too fast, [more]

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Strokes of genius: Huntsville Parks & Recreation partners with downtown library on mentee art display

April 25, 2024 Click to view Strokes of genius: Huntsville Parks & Recreation partners with downtown library on mentee art display

Artwork by Huntsville’s talented artists can be found throughout the City, but the downtown branch of the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library (HMCPL) is shining a light on budding young talent. From Saturday, April 27 through Friday, May 3, HMCPL will display artwork created by participants of Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s Male Mentorship Program. The works, comprised of three 48 inch-by-60-inch pieces, can be found in the youth area on the first [more]

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Huntsville community invited to participate in 15th annual Mayor’s Bike Ride and Block Party

April 25, 2024 Click to view Huntsville community invited to participate in 15th annual Mayor’s Bike Ride and Block Party

Mayor Tommy Battle invites you to put your kickstand up, strap on your helmet and join him for the 15th annual Mayor’s Bike Ride and Block Party. This year’s event is Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Big Spring Park. Don’t ride a bike but want to join the fun? Check out the block party, which features yard games, inflatable obstacle course, scavenger hunts, music, prizes and [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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