Recreation Archives

Ivey announces grant to upgrade Cullman’s East Side Park

From combined reports - August 8, 2025

CULLMAN — To help "breathe new life into a park," the city of Cullman was awarded a $500,000 grant to provide upgrades at East...

Trinity awarded grant to help renovate Kimbrel Park with rubberized surface, swings and play tower

Bud McLaughlin - August 6, 2025

TRINITY — A beloved community playground in the Morgan County town of Trinity will see new life soon, thanks to a federal grant. The $148,111...

‘Light Up the Night’ with Huntsville Parks & Recreation at Big Spring Park

City of Huntsville - July 22, 2025

HUNTSVILLE -- Get your glow on and join Huntsville Parks & Recreation for Light Up the Night this week in Big Spring Park. Attracting thousands...

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...

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