14-02-2025
Big changes coming to Big Spring Park
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Plans to expand Big Spring Park are in motion after the Huntsville City Council meeting Thursday night.
The city plans to add about 2.4 acres of land to the park's east side once the old City Hall is demolished, including the grass hill near the AT&T building.
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The plans are still being developed, but currently include a covered plaza and pavilion, nature-inspired playground, restrooms, water features and artwork displays.
However, the city emphasized the plan's ADA compliance, adding accessible walkways and paths outside just staircases amidst elevation changes in the park's topography.
District 3 Huntsville City Councilwoman Jennie Robinson said people frequently ask her what will happen with the old City Hall, and she is thrilled the land will be used to help the park.
'But, the question everybody always asks is, 'What happens to the old one?'' Robinson said. 'And they're really excited when they hear it's going to be returned to the park, and it's actually going to expand the park. It adds public spaces that people will be able to enjoy on a regular basis, can be used for events. So it really increases the functionality of the park.'
The city said the plaza area will include artwork and rain fountains among a water feature to 'help minimize city noise'. The plans add that a lower terrace and ADA-compliant walkway will connect the plaza area to Big Spring Park West.
The plans further include artwork displays throughout a winding path, inspired by San Francisco's Lombard Street, which doubles as an ADA walkway connecting Church Street to Fountain Circle at the end of the park.
The city estimates the old City Hall will be demolished around June of this year, and park expansion construction will start around August or September. It hopes for the park to be finalized and complete by the end of 2026.
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