How to ensure success mulching around your trees

April 30, 2025 Click to view How to ensure success mulching around your trees

Trees are the backbone of a well-designed landscape. They improve the aesthetics, temperature, air purification, soil conservation, noise reduction, wildlife habitat and increase property value. Mulching trees correctly will improve tree health and longevity. Learn how to spot a tree volcano and correct it. The Huntsville Tree Commission has simple guidelines to ensure tree mulching success: Place a wide (2-3 feet radius) mulch bed (3-4 inches deep) around the tree. The root [more]

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4 tips to help maintain air quality in Huntsville

April 30, 2025 Click to view 4 tips to help maintain air quality in Huntsville

Air quality is something we tend to take for granted in Huntsville but it’s critical to pay attention to our daily choices. In our growing city, it takes all of us to help keep our air clean. Here are a few easy tips to help reduce air pollution: Drive Less, Ride More: Consider carpooling when you can, using the greenway system if possible or taking public transit. Even carpooling twice a week [more]

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Cast your line at the annual Wally Vess Youth Fishing Rodeo

April 28, 2025 Click to view Cast your line at the annual Wally Vess Youth Fishing Rodeo

Bait your hook and join the fun. The Wally Vess Youth Fishing Rodeo returns Saturday, June 7, from 7-10 a.m., with plenty of opportunity for reelin’ in a big one. Held at Brahan Springs Park Lagoon, the fishing rodeo is popular event for young anglers aged 6-12. Thanks to generous support from Buster’s Bait and Tackle and over 20 community partners, the lagoon will be brimming with more than 500 pounds of [more]

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Gear up for summer bicycling fun at the Cove Bike Rodeo

April 24, 2025 Click to view Gear up for summer bicycling fun at the Cove Bike Rodeo

Get ready for a morning of biking fun on Saturday, May 10, from 10-11:30 a.m. The Mark Russell Recreation Center invites riders of all levels for a day packed with skills, safety and plenty of excitement. Children in grades K–5 are encouraged to bring their bikes and enjoy a fun-filled morning of cycling activities, complete with bike and helmet safety checks and engaging activities to keep everyone active. Sparky, a special visitor [more]

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Be a lifesaver! Aquatics Center offers Spring and summer lifeguarding classes

April 16, 2025 Click to view Be a lifesaver! Aquatics Center offers Spring and summer lifeguarding classes

The Huntsville Aquatics Center will offer a series of lifeguarding classes this spring and summer, providing participants with essential lifesaving skills and the opportunity to earn a Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification. The in-person courses include First Aid, CPR and AED training for the Professional Rescuer.  Sessions run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and are open to individuals aged 15 and older. Class #1: April 26-27 and May 3-4 (Registration deadline [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

the spring 2025 program guide cover, which features people of all ages riding bicycles down church street