This new community center just opened at John Hunt Park

Raymond W. Jones Community Center officially opened this afternoon at John Hunt Park.

This $6.3 million project was largely funded through the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), and it will support programing for seniors, including seniors with Parkinson’s disease.

“We could not have designed a better location for this facility in the park. This facility will allow us to better serve the numerous amenities and tournaments happening weekly across John Hunt Park. It also allows us to meet a critical need for our senior population with a facility designed to better serve their programs.”

James Gossett, Parks & Recreation Director

How this community center will benefit Huntsville

Raymond W. Jones community center was previously the old National Guard Armory that closed in 2017. Renovations to the space included a new roof, HVAC system, plumbing, electrical, windows and LED lighting.

The space will offer Rock Steady Boxing Parkinson’s classes and house offices for recreation.

“The Parkinson’s community is thrilled to have this new state-of-the-art facility. It means so much to them to have the city’s support as they are fighting this neurodegenerative disease.”

Carolyn Rhodes, Rock Steady Parkinson’s Dynamics president

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