Rocket City Mom’s Outdoor Play Guide
Enjoy some fresh air and get your daily dose of Vitamin D with this helpful guide to all things outdoor in Huntsville, Madison, and North Alabama.
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Rocket City Mom’s Outdoor Play Guide
Outdoor Fun in and around Huntsville, AL Fishing, hiking, camping, and that’s just the start! Parents in Huntsville were hanging outdoors long before it became fashionable (and necessary) because our community is full of opportunities to enjoy sun and fun with kids. Playgrounds, area farms that are open to the public, ziplines, disc golf courses and more. If it’s outside and family-friendly it’s in this guide.
Outdoor Adventures
Looking for tips on the best places to camp with kids? Need ideas for an adventurous weekend trip? Just wanna hang out at the dock? You’ll find it here.
LIFESTYLE
EDUCATION & LEARNING
Boardwalks in North Alabama that are perfect for kids and families
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Burn Some Energy at GoFAR USA Park in Decatur
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Camping with Kids: A Quick and Dirty Getting Started Guide
LIFESTYLE
Float the Flint with NACK
LOCAL LIVING
Glamping at Jewel Ridge – No Hassle Camping at Sipsey Creek Farms
PARENTING & FAMILY LIFE
Lakeside Camping at Honeycomb Campground
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Noccalula Falls Park in Gadsden
HIKES, BIKES & TRAILS
Water Fun
Living in the south means very little cold and a whole lot of hot which means water related activities are often year-round.
Animals
Kids love animals. Animals love kids. It’s a match that just works. Unfortunately, not every family can accommodate ALL the animals a child might want to interact with, and that’s when you go searching for a local farm or outdoor space that can. We know. We’ve been there and done that. Here you’ll find our experiences and those of other local parents so you can see what you’re in for before you go.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Haven Farms offer the perfect place to slow down and recharge
PARENTING & FAMILY LIFE
Horseback riding lessons and camps in and around Huntsville, AL
EDUCATION & LEARNING
Join the Family at Strickland Farm
LOCAL LIVING
Tigers for Tomorrow a Great Road Trip from the Rocket City
Flowers, Foods & Farms
Hunts & Tours
As Huntsville has grown so have the opportunities for unique outdoor fun. These walking tours, public art displays, and scavenger hunts are a great idea for when you have visitors or when you just want to be a visitor in your hometown.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Big Spring Park Scavenger Hunt puts the "hunt" in Huntsville for kids!
EDUCATION & LEARNING
Discover Madison's Trains On Main
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Go Duck Hunting in Huntsville!
LOCAL LIVING
Go On a Hunt for These Artistic Huntsville Murals!
LIFESTYLE
Space murals to explore in Huntsville, AL
Sports & Rec
Big or small, people sometimes just need to get outside and run around. Whether you are looking for an organized sport or something a little more low-key you’ll find plenty of ideas here.
