Monte Sano State Park 5105 Nolen Avenue, Huntsville, AL 35801, 256-534-3757, This two thousand plus acre park is located within the city limits of Huntsville, but visitors feel as if the city if miles behind. It features trails for hiking and horseback riding, picnic and playground areas, and campgrounds. 

Brahan Spring Recreation Center (circa 1980) 3770 Ivey Street, Huntsville, AL 35805, 256-883-3710, The Brahan Spring Recreation Center has been in continuous operation since December 10, 1980. The center is centrally located in Brahan Spring Park across from the Huntsville Tennis Center and next door to the Huntsville Senior Center. It offers a variety of classes and activities, including arts and crafts, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, exercise, gymnastics and martial arts, computer classes, youth tutorial classes, dance, and chess classes.

Colonial Golf Club 102 Leeburg Street, Huntsville, AL 35759, 256-828-0431, This public 18-hole golf course offers large Bent grass greens and open fairways and a pro shop.  

McLain Outdoor Adventures 4100 Jeff Road, Toney, AL 35773, 256-682-4490, McLain Outdoor Adventures offers Internet services that bring hunting and fishing trip providers together with hunters and anglers across the country and the world. more...

Ice Complex 3185 Leeman Ferry Road, Huntsville, AL 35801-5331, Southwest, 256-883-3774, This double rink facility is one of the finest in the Southeast. Both surfaces are used for hockey, figure skating, and general public sessions. It is home to the Huntsville Skating School.