Recreation Archives

Dink Pink in support of breast cancer awareness with Huntsville Parks & Recreation

From combined reports - October 9, 2025

HUNTSVILLE – It'll be a net gain for breast cancer awareness next week as pickleball players take part in the inaugural Dink Pink Pickleball...

Get stoked! It’s time to shred with Huntsville Parks & Recreation at 2025 Bowl Jam

Bud McLaughlin - October 3, 2025

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...

Grant to bring new life to Haleyville’s Rocky Ravine Park

Bud McLaughlin - September 29, 2025

HALEYVILLE — It will be "happy trails" for the public at a popular Haleyville city park, thanks to a $176,576 grant announced by Gov....

Huntsville’s Bowl Jam features X Games legends and Olympic skateboarders

Bud McLaughlin - September 25, 2025

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...

ADECA recommends Athens’ Swan Creek Park project to National Park Service

From combined reports - September 25, 2025

ATHENS -- A renovation project for an Athens park received a major boost thanks to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. According to...

Richard Martin Trail sign unveiling marks next step for Singing River Trail

Bud McLaughlin - September 24, 2025

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

Breaking the ice: Huntsville has unique celebration for Ice Sports Center expansion

Bud McLaughlin - September 18, 2025

HUNTSVILLE – At the "coolest spot in town," Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle was joined by city and Ice Sports Center officials today in a ceremonial...

Grant will fund boat launch and trailhead at Sugar Creek in Limestone County

Bud McLaughlin - September 16, 2025

MONTGOMERY — A popular kayking and canoeing venue in Limestone County will see improved safety and access thanks to a federal grant. A $200,000 grant,...

Great Alabama 650: Longest US paddle race casts off in Northeast Alabama

From combined reports - September 13, 2025

CENTRE — Weiss Lake to Fort Morgan. 650 miles. 25 paddlers. 10 days. It's the Great Alabama 650. More than two dozen of the best paddlers from across North...

Attention dinkers and bangers! Huntsville scores an ace with PickleRage franchise

Bud McLaughlin - September 11, 2025

MIAMI -- Along with the rest of the country, pickleball is all the rage in Huntsville so it's fitting that a franchise reflecting that...

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