Reviewed by: Amelia Pilgrim
Sandra Moon Community Complex now just weeks away from completion
Reading time: 2 minutes
In just a few weeks, the final construction phase at the Sandra Moon Community Complex in South Huntsville will be complete. This phase of the renovation project included the former Grissom High School auditorium, as well as other upgrades to accommodate a variety of events.
As the old Grissom High School campus is transformed into a true community center, the new features for this complex open new possibilities for recreation and the arts to the Rocket City.
Read more below, and make sure to subscribe to our newsletter to get news like this delivered to your inbox.
Sandra Moon Community Complex brings new features to former Grissom campus
The planning sessions for this project began in 2015, two years before Grissom High School relocated to its new home on Haysland Road. Ground was broken in 2020.
📍 7901 Bailey Cove Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35802
The scope of work involved in this final phase of the project included:
- A fitness center and an indoor walking path
- Two refurbished gymnasiums
- The former locker room converted into a multimedia area, providing opportunities for e-gaming and a space for music and video production
- Enhanced exterior with landscaping and lighting
- An intimate 600-seat theater with a new lobby and extensive improvements on back-of-house facilities to accommodate different types of events
- A 300-seat event center on the site of the school’s lunchroom
“Parks & Recreation is very excited about this space and the uses that can take place in the event center. Birthday parties, training events, wedding receptions or other activities can take place here. The event center will also have a catering kitchen designed to help foster events.”
James Gossett, Parks & Recreation Director
Want more content like this? Follow Hville Blast on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram!
