City of Huntsville breaks ground on new Park at Hays Farm
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City officials broke ground Tuesday on The Park at Hays Farm in south Huntsville.
The 9-acre park is expected to open in late 2025. Here are some more details on this $7 million project:
More on the Park at Hays Farm
The Huntsville City Council in 2020 committed $3.6 million to develop the park, and the Hays family agreed to donate the 9-acre parcel of land for the public green space project to the City, valued at $3 million.
The park is located at 801 Haysland Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35803. Construction is expected to take a little more than a year to complete, as the park will include:
- A gazebo, windmill, lagoon and waterfall, pavilion and restrooms
- One-acre lake and a waterfall feature that will give the greenspace a distinctive look
- A fitness court in conjunction with Arts Huntsville
- Walking paths and connectivity to the city’s greenway network
- Ample parking and LED lighting
“This project is a great example of our commitment to enhancing quality of life throughout every corner of our city. Together, we are creating vibrant spaces for recreation and community connection that everyone can enjoy.”
Mayor Tommy Battle
“Hays Farm Park will have a similar look and feel as Big Spring Park with its lagoon, wide sidewalks and water feature. It will be a place people will want to go and be outdoors and not feel like they have to travel downtown.”
James Gossett, Director, Huntsville Parks & Recreation
The park is a joint project between the City of Huntsville and Hays Family. The Hays family donated the property and $1 million toward the project. Bids for the park’s construction were advertised last summer and was awarded this past week to Bailey-Harris Construction Company.
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