Press Release - 3/13/2014 - Spring parks and recreation programs
Parks and Recreation - Spring program updates
Outdoor Explorer to begin April 19
The City of Huntsville Recreation Services division has partnered up with the Texas Parks & Wildlife
Department to offer another season of the Outdoor Explorer program at the Huntsville State Park.
Citizens who are interested in learning to hike, bike or kayak are encouraged to attend the first session,
scheduled for Saturday, April 19, or any of the five monthly sessions to follow. Park entrance is $5 for
adults and free for those 12 and under.
“Come on out to the Huntsville State Park for a fun day of outdoor activities completely free of charge,”
said Natalie Reid, Recreation Services coordinator. “Participants will learn the basics of hiking, biking and
kayaking and will be able to use equipment maintained and provided by the City.
“Class will start off with a 30-minute safety session, just to make sure everyone is prepared, and then
participants will get to spend the rest of the session using their new skills.”
Participants should arrive just before 9 a.m. and plan to take part in Outdoor Explorer activities until 1
p.m. Classes will be held on April 19, May 24, June 21, July 19, August 23, and September 20.
For more information or to pre-register, contact Reid at (936) 294-5725 or nreid@huntsvilletx.gov.
Also available – Water Aerobics and Zumba
Starting Monday April 14, 2014 Recreation Services will once again offer weekly Water Aerobics classes.
Classes will be held Monday to Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 9a.m. and Monday to Thursday from 8 p.m.
to 9 p.m.
“This year of Water Aerobics classes is going to be a blast,” said Natalie Reid, Recreation Services
Coordinator. “With new equipment and excellent routines, our sessions will offer something for new
attendees and returning participants alike.”
The cost is $55 per year, or attendees may purchase individual day passes for $4 each. Registration is
payable at the Service Center or upon arrival at each session.
Citizens are also invited to take part in the City’s Zumba classes, held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30
p.m. to 6:30 pm at Huntsville Intermediate School in the fifth grade gymnasium.
The cost to participate in Zumba is $2 per class. Participants also have the option to purchase a punch
card with twelve classes for $20.
For more information contact Reid at (936)294-5725 or visit the City of Huntsville Web site,
www.huntsvilletx.gov.