MONTGOMERY – Kick off 2026 with fresh air and a sense of adventure while enjoying some of Alabama’s most scenic views by participating in a First Day Hike at an Alabama […]

HUNTSVILLE — For Huntsville Parks & Recreation, 2025 was a year of big plays. The department expanded offerings, opened new facilities and strengthened community engagement – marking another year of […]

HUNTSVILLE – The holiday season is in full swing and Huntsville officials have unwrapped an early present for residents. A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the opening of the West Huntsville Recreation […]

HUNTSVILLE — Sleigh bells are ringing and the Parks & Recreation department has it on good authority that Santa is making his way to Huntsville for the third annual Big […]

FLORENCE — Accessibility is a key initiative spreading throughout the region with a focus on the outdoors at Alabama State Parks, where a recent donation expanded the possibilities for those […]

MADISON — To celebrate Madison’s natural beauty through art, the Chamber of Commerce is hosting a ribbon-cutting Monday of a mural while also announcing a community partnership. “We are incredibly […]

HUNTSVILLE – With a cut of a ribbon on a bone-chilling day, the city of Huntsville opened a versatile gathering space for both residents and visitors. Welcome to The Park […]

HUNTSVILLE — A major initiative of the Land Trust of North Alabama is one step closer to realization thanks to the extraordinary support of community members, partners, and donors. The […]

DECATUR – With an aim to provide health and recreational opportunities to residents, officials gathered Monday to launch the Flint Creek Exploratory Paddle Area Project. “For years, paddlers have told […]

HUNTSVILLE — The city of Huntsville will apply for two federal grants to assist with two multi-modal projects that will expand bike paths and greenways. The Transportation Alternatives Program grants […]

HUNTSVILLE  – Cold weather may be approaching but there’s no shortage of ways to stay active and get connected this winter with Huntsville Parks & Recreation. The winter program guide […]

HUNTSVILLE — Huntsville City FC is offering a chance to walk in a winter wonderland. Well, actually, it’s a chance to walk on Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium. […]

HUNTSVILLE – The holiday rush is on its way and Huntsville Parks & Recreation has the perfect way for Huntsville City School students to chill out and have fun during […]

ROGERSVILLE – A new state-of-the-art, accessible playground will be built at Joe Wheeler State Park in Rogersville, adding anamenity to one of the Tennessee Valley’s most popular parks. The playground will […]

NEW MARKET – Just a short 12 months ago, ground was broken at Sharon Johnston Park for a $14.2 million sportsplex and community center. Now, with construction approximately 50% complete, the facility is […]

MUSCLE SHOALS – Pickleball is a big deal in the QuadCities. Across the Shoals, you can find pickleball courts in nearly every town, from the six at Gattman Park in […]

WASHINGTON — Legislation that would expand the Talladega National Forest’s boundary by approximately 50,000 acres was advanced by the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The “Talladega National Forest […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Marine Patrol Division is gearing up for another season of Boating Basics and License Courses offered at locations across the state.   Each year, […]

HUNTSVILLE – It’ll be a net gain for breast cancer awareness next week as pickleball players take part in the inaugural Dink Pink Pickleball Day in Huntsville. The city’s Parks […]

HUNTSVILLE – Attention thrashers! It’s time to show off your best ollies, kickflips and carves this weekend. Huntsville Parks & Recreation, in collaboration with The Skatepark Project, invites skateboarders and […]

HALEYVILLE —  It will be “happy trails” for the public at a popular Haleyville city park, thanks to a $176,576 grant announced by Gov. Kay Ivey. The grant, awarded through […]

HUNTSVILLE – Attention thrashers! It’s time to show off your best ollies, kickflips and carves this weekend. Huntsville Parks & Recreation, in collaboration with The Skatepark Project, invites skateboarders and […]

ATHENS — A renovation project for an Athens park received a major boost thanks to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. According to a news release, ADECA has […]

ELKMONT – Another milestone was marked for the Singing River Trail with the unveiling of the Richard Martin Trail sign Tuesday in Elkmont. The new sign is at the Elkmont […]