đź’° An $18.5 Million Project

Two new recreation centers, a new hotel, and $1 tea!

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Andrew Smith
August 27, 2024

Happy Tuesday!

It’s hard to believe that we are about to put a bow on August, this month flew by!

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Blast Off

$18.5 Million Recreation Center Coming to John Hunt Park

The City has announced plans to build an $18.5 million recreation center at John Hunt Park. The main feature of the new facility will be twenty-five pickleball courts.

“When we started planning for the new recreation center, we knew that pickleball had to be a central feature,” said Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle.

The 60,580-square-foot building will also include four full-size gymnasiums with basketball and volleyball courts, and a fitness room.

Construction for the 60,580-square-foot recreation center is expected to start in the fall, but a completion date has not been announced yet.

Taking Flight

City Council Approves New Moxy Hotel in Downtown Huntsville

The Huntsville City Council has officially approved plans to build the new 120-room Moxy Hotel in Downtown Huntsville.

In addition, there will be 8,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space below the hotel, along with a six-level, 430-space parking garage.

The developers will be contributing $3 million toward the garage, while the City of Huntsville will contribute around $11 million.

New West Huntsville Recreation Center Breaks Ground

A new recreation center is underway in West Huntsville at at 150 Martin Road. The new 27,350 square feet center will have a state-of-the-art gymnasium with two basketball courts, two volleyball courts, three indoor pickleball courts, and three outdoor pickleball courts.

When the center opens its doors next year, it will become the 15th recreational and community center in Huntsville, adding to the city’s impressive network of over 65 public parks.

Piper and Leaf Celebrate 11 Years With $1 Tea

This Wednesday will mark the 11th anniversary of Piper and Leaf, and to celebrate, they’re selling tea for just $1! The deal will be available until 12 PM. Be sure to bring your refillable jar if you have one!

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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