With enjoyable occasions all through July, Huntsville celebrates Parks & Recreation Month 2026

Published on June 25, 2026

Celebrate Parks and Recreation Month in July with quite a lot of enjoyable and thrilling occasions for the whole household.

The month’s theme of “The Power Of” acknowledges how parks and recreation brings folks collectively, helps well being and well-being and builds stronger, extra related communities. Throughout July, the City’s Parks & Recreation Department is celebrating the ability of connection, play, neighborhood, nature and well-being.

“Quality of life is one of the many reasons people choose to call Huntsville home,” stated Mayor Tommy Battle. “Through our parks, recreation facilities and programs, we continue to invest in amenities that strengthen our community and enhance everyday life for residents.”

Parks & Recreation Month occasions
Parks & Recreation Month will characteristic occasions and applications all through July that acknowledge the ability of recreation.

“The Power of Parks & Recreation can be seen every day in Huntsville,” Parks & Recreation Director James Gossett stated. “Our parks, programs and facilities create opportunities for people to connect with one another, stay active, enjoy nature and build a stronger sense of community.”

Activities for Parks and Recreation Month:

Rec & Read
Huntsville Parks & Recreation and the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library (HMCPL) are teaming up for enjoyable on the annual Rec and Read. This free occasion for kids ages 7 and below is Wednesday, July 8, at Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center, 3011 Sparkman Dr, 35810. There will likely be interactive storytelling within the library from 10-11 a.m. Children can take pleasure in popsicles, crafts and leisure play from 11-noon.

Color Jam Family Fun Run & Walk
Mark your calendar for this free, untimed household enjoyable run/stroll at John Hunt Park on Saturday, July 11, from 11th of September a.m. Get doused with coloured powder all through the course. Also take pleasure in giveaways, a DJ and concessions for buy. Participants are inspired to put on white with neon equipment to point out off their shade. Registration and check-ins open at 8 a.m. and the run/stroll begins at 9 a.m.

Tie-Dye in July
Children ages 12 and below are invited to take pleasure in a morning of tie-dying, popsicles and enjoyable on Thursday, July 16, from 10 a.m. to midday, on the Brahan Spring Park pavilion. Bring a white T-shirt or comparable merchandise to dye. All different provides will likely be offered. Cool off at EveryBody Can Play Splash Pad.

Splish Splash Bash
As the summer season heats up, kids ages 3-5 can quiet down on the Splish Splash Bash. Join Parks & Recreation on Friday, July 24, from 1-3 p.m. on the EveryBody Can Play Splash Pad at Brahan Spring Park for popsicles, crafts and vigorous music. Children should be accompanied by an grownup to make sure a secure and enjoyable expertise.

Light Up the Night
Let’s glow! Parks & Recreation will host “Light Up the Night” at Big Spring Park on Friday, July 31, from 6-9 p.m. Enjoy music, lights, dancing and extra glow get together enjoyable at this free, family-friendly occasion. Free get together favors for youths whereas provides final.

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