New: breaking ground in Stoner Park this week

New amenity at Stoner Park — Skating rink concept image (Stoner Park)

The City of Huntsville is breaking ground at Stoner Park to start construction on an eclectic new amenity. Keep reading to find out about the intention and updates for this exciting project.

What breaking ground will accomplish

The project is for a spacious 19,000 sqft open-air pavilion that will serve as a recreational skating rink complete with restrooms and picnic facilities for the public.

The directors of Huntsville Parks + Recreation intends for it to enhance Stoner Park as a catch-all recreational space.

Stoner park aerial view — The skating rink will be across from the baseball fields next to the parking lot (Stoner Park)

Stoner Park is located on 3715 Bragg St. The “breaking ground” is a public event to be held on Wednesday, July 24 at 10AM—where Parks + Recreation director James Gossett and City Council Member Devyn Keith will deliver remarks about this new endeavor.

“Wednesday’s groundbreaking signifies another step forward in our commitment to enriching residents’ lives through diverse recreational opportunities.”

Devyn Keith, City Council Member D1

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