Brahan Spring Park

3771 SW Ivy Ave, Huntsville, AL 35805
59 acres | 24 hectares

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About the Location

Recreational Facilities

Brahan Spring Park covers a large area with diverse amenities. At its center, a peaceful spring adds a touch of tranquility to the outdoor space.

The park features baseball and softball fields, soccer pitches, and sandy volleyball courts throughout the grounds. If you're into disc golf, you'll appreciate the 18-hole course that winds through towering pines - it's both challenging and picturesque.

This isn't just any disc golf course, though. Established in 1976 and designed by "Steady Ed" (considered the father of disc golf), it has some serious history behind it. The fairways demand precision, and both the front and back nine conveniently loop back to the parking lot - meant for a quick nine holes if you're short on time.

Family-Friendly Fun

Got kids? You're in luck. The "Everybody Can Play Splash Pad" is a summer highlight, running from May through September - and the best part? It's completely free.

This space-themed water playground boasts 51 different water features including sprinklers, bubbling geysers, water cannons, and those always-exciting dumping buckets. Right next to it sits a large pavilion you can rent for gatherings, complete with bathrooms nearby (because we all know how important that is with little ones).

The playground options are solid too. One area features cushioned ground and accessibility for children with disabilities, while another sits across the street. The splash pad area is safely fenced in. While the equipment shows signs of being well-loved over the years, it still provides plenty of fun for energetic kiddos.

Natural Spaces and Water Features

Need to clear your head? The walking trails here meander through greenery that makes you forget you're in the city. The paths around the ponds are especially peaceful - fantastic for a morning jog or an evening stroll.

Picnic areas with tables and grills dot the landscape, making impromptu outdoor meals easy. Planning something bigger? Several covered pavilions are available to rent for family reunions or larger gatherings.

The ponds aren't just pretty - they're home to ducks, geese, and fish that create a little ecosystem right in the middle of Huntsville. If you've got a fishing license, cast a line and try your luck. Kids especially love the coin-operated food dispensers for feeding the waterfowl (though the ducks probably love them even more).

Brahan Spring Recreation Center

When the weather isn't cooperating, head inside to the Brahan Spring Recreation Center. Running continuously since December 10, 1980, it's been serving the community for decades.

The center offers a rotating selection of activities during the year - everything from aerobics and basketball to chess classes and pickleball. You'll also find weight lifting equipment and a gymnasium for those indoor workout days.

Brahan Spring Park hosts various events throughout the year and offers a natural space within Huntsville city limits.

All Features & Facilities

Active Recreation

Baseball FieldBasketball CourtDisc Golf CourseFitness EquipmentHorseshoe PitPickleball CourtSoccer FieldTable TennisTennis CourtVolleyball CourtSoftball Field

Nature & Wildlife

Open Grassy AreaWalking TrailWildlife ViewingBirdwatching

Water Features & Activities

FishingLakeSplash Pad

Visitor Services

Chess BoardPlaygroundRestroomsParking LotRecreation Center

Food & Gathering

Drinking WaterGrilling AreaPicnic AreaShelter

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Park Size

59 acres | 24 hectares

Opening Hours

Monday:7AM-8PM
Tuesday:7AM-8PM
Wednesday:7AM-8PM
Thursday:7AM-8PM
Friday:7AM-9PM
Saturday:7AM-8PM
Sunday:7AM-8PM

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