GET FIT Huntsville begins June 1
City begins campaign encouraging citizens to get in 92 hours of exercise in 92 days
Huntsville, Ala. --- Mayor Loretta Spencer and the city's Recreation Services Department announced the city's new exercise initiative, GET FIT Huntsville which begins June 1. "I encourage people to get a work-out partner, make exercise a family activity, or get a group together and devote 1 hour each day to physical activity," Mayor Spencer commented. "Whether it is swimming, biking, or walking summer is an excellent time to begin an active lifestyle."
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What's Happening around the city Recreation Centers? FALL SWIM FUN WEEK Other News: Mayor Spencer and the Recreation Services Department recently kicked off a campaign to increase awareness of the importance of good sportsmanship. Following a press conference held on April 15th, signs were placed in City athletic parks to remind parents and spectators of steps to be a "positive youth sport parent." The code of conduct includes tips for fostering good sportsmanship including considering "will this embarrass my child or the team" before acting. {Read More}

Recreation Guide (611KB .pdf file)

The Huntsville Recreation Services Department provides leisure time activities through a zone-based services concept. The City is divided geographically into four zones, each providing activities through recreation centers, parks and youth athletic leagues located within the zones. In addition, Huntsville’s Youth Services Program is housed in two of the City's recreation centers.

The City of Huntsville also provides quality recreation facilities designed to encourage tourism and increase revenue through tennis, golf and aquatic programs, as well as through the operation of the Hayes Nature Preserve, Metro Kiwanis SportsPlex, Merrimack Soccer Complex, Lydia Gold Skatepark and the City of Huntsville Dog Spot.

In our efforts to provide recreational opportunities to all citizens of Huntsville, the Department offers a Special Populations program for the physically and mentally challenged from pre-school through senior citizens. This program originates in the Max Luther Community Center.

Finally, the department is committed to provide wholesome family entertainment in a non-competitive atmosphere for leisure time enjoyment, in addition to striving to offer a continual program of city-wide events.

Brahan Spring Lagoon Produces record Bass "Bobby McCubbins got up this morning to go fishing at Brahan Springs park and he caught this 7lbs - 22 inch largemouth bass. Bobby's mom Diann McCubbins is doing the measuring in the picture and mom was proud of her son as well. After the pictures Bob released the bass back into the pond!