Recreation Archives - Page 4 of 27

Born from healthy high school rivalry, sports facilities in Decatur support healthy residents and economy

Joshua Bachuss - July 18, 2025

DECATUR -- If you were born in the river city of Decatur, then you are most likely familiar with the intense rivalry between Decatur...

Color Jam returns for Huntsville’s Parks and Recreation Month

Staff reports - July 9, 2025

HUNTSVILLE – Lace up your sneakers and prepare for a burst of color at the Color Jam Family Fun Run & Walk this weekend. This free...

Registration for Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s after-school programs opens

City of Huntsville - July 6, 2025

HUNTSVILLE – The city’s Parks & Recreation Department will open after-school program registration for the 2025-26 school year this week. Offered at four recreation centers,...

DeSoto State Park makes a splash with upgraded swimming pool facility

Josh Bean - July 2, 2025

FORT PAYNE – Helping visitors get in the swim of things this summer, officials celebrated the opening of a pool house facility at DeSoto...

Wade Mountain Nature Preserve grows with recent acquisition by Land Trust

Bud McLaughlin - July 1, 2025

HUNTSVILLE -- Continuing its commitment to protecting a vital natural area in North Huntsville, the Land Trust of North Alabama added a piece of...

‘Build Together, Play Together’: Huntsville celebrates Parks and Recreation Month

City of Huntsville - June 29, 2025

HUNTSVILLE – Celebrate Parks and Recreation Month in July with an array of fun and exciting events for the entire family. With the theme of “Build...

‘Ice Sports Capital of the South:’ Huntsville approves major expansion of facility

Bud McLaughlin - June 27, 2025

HUNTSVILLE -- Huntsvillians first laced up their skates in the Rocket City more than 60 years ago at the tiny "Ice Palace" off Governors...

Breaking new ground: Ditto Landing Event Center to transform Huntsville waterfront

Bud McLaughlin - June 26, 2025

HUNTSVILLE — Calling it a "legacy project" for Madison County residents, Madison County Commissioner Phil Riddick joined local officials today in breaking ground for...

State Conservation officers receive paddle sports instructor certification

David Rainer - June 20, 2025

GUNTERSVILLE -- Staff members from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries and State Parks divisions are newly certified...

Alabama BASS Nation regional tournament drops anchor in Lake Wheeler

Bud McLaughlin - June 12, 2025

DECATUR – Some of the top anglers from the state will hit the water at Lake Wheeler this weekend for the Alabama B.A.S.S. Nation...

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