Mayor Tommy Battle led a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the latest addition to Huntsville’s network of greenways that completes a 17-mile loop in South Huntsville.
Construction on the 1½-mile addition began in September 2025 from Redstone Road to Green Cove Road. The loop includes sections of the Aldridge Creek Greenway. It connects landmarks and recreation amenities such as Ditto Landing and the Tennessee River, providing a quiet escape to nature in an urban setting.
“Huntsville’s greenways are a valuable recreation asset to the Huntsville community,” said Mayor Battle. “Expanding our greenway network is an investment in the health, well-being and quality of life for everyone who visits or calls Huntsville home.”
Greenways feature natural landscapes. They allow for a variety of recreation opportunities such as leisurely walks, runs and cycling. Huntsville has about 75 miles of greenways, with a plan for more than 310 miles throughout the city. The city’s first Greenway Plan was adopted in 2006 and updated in December 2017 through a partnership with The Land Trust of North Alabama. It now includes a mix of trails, greenways, greenlinks and complete streets.
“This is an exciting project for residents,” said District 3 Council Member Jennie Robinson. “As we all live our busy lives, it’s truly a luxury to have a robust network of quiet and peaceful greenways winding throughout the city. I know in south Huntsville, completing this loop is something everyone has been looking forward to.”
The greenways also provide an attractive place for different types of exercise. Huntsville’s greenways are popular for running events big and small.
“Recreation is for everyone,” said Parks & Recreation Director James Gossett. ” Whether you enjoy a morning walk, a weekend bike ride, a daily run or simply spending time outdoors with family and friends, spaces like this provide opportunities for residents of all ages and abilities to connect with nature and one another.”
