City of Huntsville accepting applications for 2025 Summer Intern Program

December 18, 2024 Click to view City of Huntsville accepting applications for 2025 Summer Intern Program

The City of Huntsville is now accepting applications for its 2025 Summer Intern Program, offering an exceptional career-building opportunity for college students. The program is available to individuals 19 years or older, with a high school diploma or GED and is open to current students or recent graduates from accredited colleges and universities. Applications will be accepted through 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The eight-week program will select up to [more]

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Big Spring Jingle returns to Huntsville’s Big Spring Park on Dec. 20

December 12, 2024 Click to view Big Spring Jingle returns to Huntsville’s Big Spring Park on Dec. 20

Huntsville Parks & Recreation invites the community to celebrate the holiday season at the Big Spring Jingle on Friday, Dec. 20, in Big Spring Park. From 5-9 p.m., the popular downtown park will be transformed into a magical winter wonderland, offering festive lights, live music, a dance floor and plenty of prizes and giveaways. A highlight of the evening will be a special appearance from Santa Claus, who will take a break [more]

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Huntsville leaders celebrate completion of Apollo Park at MidCity District

December 5, 2024 Click to view Huntsville leaders celebrate completion of Apollo Park at MidCity District

Whether you’re into kayaking on the water, unwinding on the grass, enjoying a workout or taking a refreshing walk along a scenic paved trail, Huntsville’s new Apollo Park at MidCity offers something for everyone. With its diverse range of activities, the vibrant new park is the perfect destination to relax, stay active and enjoy the outdoors. The City marked the completion of its newest park as leaders cut the ribbon on [more]

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Leaf it right: A resident’s guide to curbside collection and yard debris

November 26, 2024 Click to view Leaf it right: A resident’s guide to curbside collection and yard debris

Fall foliage and, eventually, those leaves falling to the ground are the beauty of autumn. But that beauty can quickly turn ugly if leaves aren’t properly disposed. Leaves can clog storm drains, gutters and sewers, creating unwanted problems for residents and placing an extra burden on the City’s Public Works Department. It also violates City ordinances to vanquish the leaves or other yard debris into the street. It can lead to [more]

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Judy Sullivan shares passion for keeping Martin Road clean

November 25, 2024 Click to view Judy Sullivan shares passion for keeping Martin Road clean

Some words that describe Judy Sullivan: Diligent, devoted, determined. As a Green Team volunteer combating litter, Sullivan has adopted the more than two-mile stretch of Martin Road East between Memorial Parkway and Redstone Arsenal Gate 1, pouring her passion for cleanliness into keeping that relatively remote stretch of roadway litter free. “My husband is a retired Alabama Power engineer,” she said. “And the Gadsden office enacted Renew Our Rivers, which has now [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 cover of the 2024-2025 winter program guide. A man and child are ice skating in big spring park.