Mayor Tommy Battle, City officials break ground on The Park at Hays Farm

Published on October 8, 2024

With anticipation of what will become a gathering place in south Huntsville, Mayor Tommy Battle and other City officials broke ground on The Park at Hays Farm.

The nine-acre park is located at 801 Haysland Road near Grissom High School. Construction will take about 14 months to complete, with a tentative opening set for fall 2025.

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"This long-anticipated project that will provide residents in south Huntsville the type of park that we've seen in other parts of the city," Mayor Tommy Battle said. "This park will be versatile enough to be a buzzing hub of activity for friends and families while also providing quiet areas away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. It's something that everyone will be able to enjoy."

Park features include a one-acre lake and a waterfall feature that will give the greenspace a distinctive look. At the main entrance, an entry portal will house two family restrooms. There will also be a pavilion for group events, unique seating spaces for picnics and open space for children to play and explore while accommodating activities such as kite flying and frisbee throwing.

Near the school, there will be stone signs that act as a gate and a plaza for pedestrians as they cross the street. Numerous wide walking trails will wind throughout the park.

Centered from the pavilion will be a windmill that has been relocated from the Hays family farm and serves as the logo linking the park to the Hays Farm mixed-use development.

"We are immensely grateful to the Hays family for their invaluable partnership in this pivotal project," District 3 Council Member Jennie Robinson said. "Their dedication to preserving Huntsville's natural resources while creating opportunities for recreation and education is truly commendable. From the Hays Nature Preserve to The Park at Hays Farm, their vision and stewardship have enriched our community."