Readers of our website for any length of time already knows about our obsession with all things Leslie Knope. So you can imagine our excitement when our very own Mayor Battle proclaimed this July as Parks & Rec Month in Huntsville!

This is a national celebration, but of course the Rocket City is celebrating with our own unique twist.

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Win Prizes!

Mountain High Outfitters is paying special attention to all the Huntsvillians using the official hashtag #GoPlayHsv on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Each week, they’ll pick a winner to receive a special prize. It’s super simple. Choose a daily challenge. Document with photo or video. Use the hashtag and BAM you could win cool prizes!

Daily Challenge? Huh?

Yep – it can be literally anything that gets you moving, especially (but not limited to) at a Huntsville park or recreation facility. Of course, we’ve got some great ideas to do with kids, and if you click the links there are more details about each way to #GoPlayHsv – there’s even an awesome daily Challenge Checklist you can print out with even more ideas!

• Play Days at Hays
• Swimming in the NEW Natatorium
• Feeding the Ducks at Big Spring Park
• Hiking a trail
• Baiting your hook
• Splashing in a pop jet fountain
• Flinging a frisbee
• Visiting the dog park

We Heart Parks

Because easier parenting is what we do best, we’ve even got a useful tool to help you find a city park near you. The free Explore Huntsville app has a whole section with park maps & amenities to make getting there and having fun a cinch!

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