Editing Huntsville, Alabama (section)

==Parks and recreation==
[[File:Big Spring International Park 2019.jpg|thumb|243x243px|Big Spring International Park in 2019]]

There are more than [[Parks and Greenways in Huntsville|60 parks within the city limits of Huntsville]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.huntsvilleal.gov/environment/parks-recreation/parks-and-nature/ |title=Parks and Trails - City of Huntsville |publisher=Huntsvilleal.gov |access-date=January 8, 2022}}</ref> In 2013, for the fifth time in seven years, Huntsville was named a 'Playful City USA' by [[KaBOOM! (non-profit organization)|KaBOOM!]] for their efforts to provide a variety of play opportunities for children that included after school programs and parks within walking distance of home.<ref>{{cite web |last=Doyle |first=Steve |date=May 7, 2013 |title=Huntsville, Birmingham named '2013 Playful City USA' communities for devotion to letting kids play |url=http://blog.al.com/breaking/2013/05/huntsville_birmingham_named_20.html |access-date=May 25, 2023 |website=AL.com}}</ref>

Centered on the natural Big Spring in downtown Huntsville is [[Big Spring International Park]], containing the Huntsville Museum of Art. Fish and ducks live in the spring and in surrounding water bodies. There is a waterfall and a constantly lit gas torch.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stilwell |first=Bobby |date=January 11, 2022 |title=Eternal flame temporarily extinguished at Huntsville park |url=https://whnt.com/news/huntsville/eternal-flame-temporarily-extinguished-at-huntsville-park/ |access-date=December 19, 2022 |website=WHNT19 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Big Spring International Park |url=https://www.huntsville.org/listing/big-spring-international-park/862/ |access-date=December 23, 2022 |website=Huntsville.org |language=en-us}}</ref> John Hunt Park is the city's largest park, with {{convert|428|acres|ha}} of open space, tennis courts, soccer fields, and walking trails, as well as facilities near the sports fields.<ref>{{Cite web |title=John Hunt Park Championship Fields |url=https://www.huntsvilleal.gov/environment/parks-recreation/recreation/sports-complexes/john-hunt-park-championship-fields/ |access-date=December 23, 2022 |website=City of Huntsville |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=John Hunt Park |url=https://www.huntsville.org/listing/john-hunt-park/765/ |access-date=May 25, 2023 |website=Huntsville.org |language=en-us}}</ref>

[[Burritt on the Mountain]] atop Monte Sano Mountain features a mid-century mansion and museum, a historic park depicting rural life in the 19th century, nature trails, and functions as a venue for regional events throughout the year.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Burritt on the Mountain - Huntsville Museum, Education, History |url=https://burrittonthemountain.com/ |access-date=December 23, 2022 |website=Burritt On The Mountain |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Burritt on the Mountain |url=https://www.huntsville.org/listing/burritt-on-the-mountain/50/ |access-date=December 23, 2022 |website=Huntsville.org |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Burritt on the Mountain |url=https://www.huntsville.org/listing/burritt-on-the-mountain/50/ |access-date=May 25, 2023 |website=Huntsville.org |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Lauren |date=February 14, 2023 |title=Spend your spring at Burritt on the Mountain |url=https://www.rocketcitymom.com/spring-events-at-burritt |access-date=May 25, 2023 |website=Rocket City Mom |language=en-US}}</ref> The Huntsville Botanical Garden's {{Convert|112|acre|ha}} site features educational programs, woodland paths, grassy meadows, and vast floral collections.<ref>{{cite web |title=Huntsville Botanical Garden – Home |url=http://www.hsvbg.org |access-date=November 8, 2011 |website=Huntsville Botanical Garden }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Huntsville Botanical Garden |url=https://www.huntsville.org/listing/huntsville-botanical-garden/633/ |access-date=December 23, 2022 |website=Huntsville.org |language=en-us}}</ref>

Land Trust of North Alabama is a member supported, non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of the natural heritage of the area. They work to preserve open space, wildflower areas, wetlands, and working farms in North Alabama, including some of the [[Monte Sano Nature Preserve]] (Monte Sano Mountain).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Monte Sano Nature Preserve |url=https://www.landtrustnal.org/properties/monte-sano-preserve/ |access-date=December 23, 2022 |website=Land Trust of North Alabama |language=en}}</ref> [[Monte Sano State Park]] has over {{convert|2000|acre|km2|abbr=on|sigfig=2}} and features hiking and bicycling trails, rentable cabins, campsites, full [[recreational vehicle|RV]] hookups, and a lodge.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Monte Sano State Park |url=https://www.alapark.com/parks/monte-sano-state-park |access-date=December 23, 2022 |website=Alabama State Parks}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Monte Sano State Park |url=https://www.huntsville.org/listing/monte-sano-state-park/48/ |access-date=December 23, 2022 |website= huntsville.org |language=en-us}}</ref> Other state parks nearby include [[Cathedral Caverns State Park|Cathedral Caverns]] in [[Woodville, Alabama|Woodville]], [[Lake Guntersville State Park]] in [[Guntersville, Alabama|Guntersville]], and [[Joe Wheeler State Park]] in [[Rogersville, Alabama|Rogersville]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 4, 2022 |title=5 State Parks Near Huntsville, Alabama |url=https://www.americasstateparks.org/state-parks-near-huntsville/ |access-date=December 23, 2022 |website=America's State Parks |language=en-US}}</ref>

There are six main golf courses in Huntsville. Hampton Cove is one of the eleven courses making up the [[Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail]], featuring two championship 18-hole courses, one par-three course, and a driving range.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Hampton Cove |url=https://www.huntsville.org/listing/robert-trent-jones-golf-trail-at-hampton-cove/1661/ |access-date=December 23, 2022 |website=Huntsville.org |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Hampton Cove |url=https://www.huntsville.org/listing/robert-trent-jones-golf-trail-at-hampton-cove/1661/ |access-date=May 25, 2023 |website=Huntsville.org |language=en-us}}</ref> Sunset Landing Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course next to [[Huntsville International Airport]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sunset Landing Golf Course |url=https://www.flyhuntsville.com/sunset-landing-golf-course/ |access-date=December 23, 2022 |website=FlyHSV |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Sunset Landing Golf Course |url=https://www.huntsville.org/listing/sunset-landing-golf-course/1743/ |access-date=May 25, 2023 |website=Huntsville.org |language=en-us}}</ref> The Links on Redstone Arsenal is available for Military, NASA, and others that have base access. The Links has four separate 9-hole courses (two of which can be used for [[footgolf]]) and a driving range.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Links at Redstone Golf Course |url=https://redstone.armymwr.com/programs/golf-course |access-date=December 23, 2022 |website=redstone.armymwr.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=The Links at Redstone Arsenal |url=https://www.huntsville.org/listing/the-links-at-redstone-arsenal/770/ |access-date=May 25, 2023 |website=Huntsville.org |language=en-us}}</ref> The Ledges is an exclusive 18-hole championship golf course, also offering a [[banquet hall]], grand hall, and a number of meeting rooms at their clubhouse.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Huntsville, AL – Golf - The Ledges |url=https://www.theledges.com/About |access-date=December 23, 2022 |website= theledges.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=The Ledges Country Club |url=https://www.top100golfcourses.com/golf-course/ledges-country-club |access-date=May 25, 2023 |website=Top 100 Golf Courses}}</ref>