You need to visit these 4 parks in South Huntsville
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It’s summer time. Even though it’s hot enough to faint outside, parks experience their highest traffic of the year. If you’re in the mood for a picnic, pickleball tournament, or just a place to sit while the kids play, check out these 4 sites.*
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Willow Park
Located off of Bailey Cove (Joey Luria / Hville Blast) 
This park has two baseball fields (Joey Luria / Hville Blast) 
The courts are right next to the playground, where both parents and children to play ( 
Bathrooms are always important 
Sit at a bench with a book you just found (Joey Luria / Hville Blast)
Most people in South Huntsville have seen this park, but have never gone in. Check it out when it’s not too hot.
What you can find at this park:
- Two baseball fields
- Sizable playground
- Two tennis + pickleball courts
- Community library
- Restrooms
Address: 1928 Aftonbrae Dr SE, Huntsville, AL 35803
McGucken Park
Located off of S Bailey Cove Rd (Joey Luria / Hville Blast) 
Soccer arena (Joey Luria / Hville Blast) 
Great playground setup (Joey Luria / Hville Blast) 
Tennis courts a little worse for wear, but usable! (Joey Luria / Hville Blast) 
This restroom is located right next to the pavilion which is right next to the playground (Joey Luria / Hville Blast) 
Peak the football field in the background (Joey Luria / Hville Blast) 
McGucken’s main baseball field (Joey Luria / Hville Blast)
McGucken is a staple in South Huntsville and has provided a venue for multiple youth sports events. There’s a lot of space, so feel free to bring the whole family.
What you’ll like at McGucken:
- Soccer arena
- three tennis courts
- three baseball fields
- Batting cage
- football field
- soccer field
- Basketball half-court
- Pavilion
- Playground
- Restrooms
- Backs up to Aldridge Creek Greenway
Address: 13020 Bailey Cove Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35803
Kent Robertson Park
Continue on Lilly Flag past the parkway and you’ll find KR park (Joey Luria / Hville Blast) 
Playground is A-tier (Joey Luria / Hville Blast) 
Baseball field (Joey Luria / Hville Blast) 
Peak the basketball court (Joey Luria / Hville Blast) 
This park has disc golf (Joey Luria / Hville Blast) 
Dedication to Kent Robertson (Joey Luria / Hville Blast)
Kent Robertson is a nice park tucked away in South-East Huntsville. It’s the only one on the lineup with a full basketball court, and it makes a nice spot for walking as well.
In this park you’ll find:
- Playground
- Restroom
- Two baseball fields
- Basketball court
- Pavilion
- Disc golf baskets
- Swing-set apart from playground
Address: 7620 Logan Drive SW, Huntsville, AL 35802
Southside Park
Located behind Challenger Middle (Joey Luria / Hville Blast) 
Two dog parks including a free roaming, fenced in trail (Joey Luria / Hville Blast) 
Perhaps the best playground in the lineup (Joey Luria / Hville Blast) 
Good luck finding a better public archery range in Huntsville (Joey Luria / Hville Blast)
I love Southside for its dog parks and trails behind it. In my opinion, this one’s the best in terms of looks, plus there’s a decent amount of shade around it.
What this park has to offer:
- Archery range
- Large playground with surrounding tables and benches
- Backs up to Aldridge Creek Greenway
- Dogs park including separate enclosures for small dogs and large dogs
- Pavilion with tables and restrooms
Address: 15935 Chaney Thompson Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35803
Go South Huntsville
A park is a park, but the soccer arena and archery range are unique offerings for South Huntsville. Each of these are worth a visit, but make sure to take precaution from the heat. Check out our older article on keeping pets safe during the summer heat.
*Pro tip: visit during the evening or mid mornings. Hottest part of the day is between 1:00-4:00.
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