Dog Parks and Splash Pads
Off-leash Dog Spots around Huntsville, the Madison dog park, free city splash pads and every playground on one list.
Dog parks
The City of Huntsville runs four off-leash "Dog Spots," each about the size of two football fields with a separate area for small dogs, open from dawn until an hour after dark unless posted.
Microwave Dave Dog Spot
Downtown off-leash dog park off I-565, with a separate area for small dogs.
Where: Cleveland Ave between Church St and Meridian St, Huntsville, AL · Official page
Creekwood Park Dog Spot
West Huntsville off-leash dog park in Creekwood Park near Cummings Research Park.
Where: 360 Harvestwood Ct, Huntsville, AL · Official page
Hampton Cove Dog Spot
Off-leash dog park off US-431 South near Hays Nature Preserve.
Where: 235 Wade Rd, Huntsville, AL · Official page
Southside Dog Spot
South Huntsville off-leash dog park north of Green Cove Road.
Where: 16159 Chaney Thompson Rd, Huntsville, AL · Official page
Mill Creek Dog Park, Madison
The City of Madison's dog park sits in Mill Creek Greenway Park off Balch Road, with sections for small and large dogs.
The city approved a design contract in January 2026 for a fifth Dog Spot on Cabela Drive; no opening date had been announced.
Splash pads
Splash pads are seasonal and usually open from late May through summer.
Everybody Can Play Splash Pad (Brahan Spring Park)
Free inclusive city splash pad at Brahan Spring Park.
- Opened for the 2026 season on May 22, 2026 (City of Huntsville).
- Free; children under 16 must be with a family member 16 or older.
- 2022 city hours were 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily.
Where: 3771 Ivy Ave SW, Huntsville, AL · Official page
Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Splash Pad
Free bulldog-themed city splash pad at the Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Recreation Center in northwest Huntsville.
- Opened for the 2026 season on May 22, 2026 (City of Huntsville).
- Free; children under 16 must be with a family member 16 or older.
- The center also has an indoor pool with two one-meter diving boards.
Where: 4600 Blue Spring Rd NW, Huntsville, AL · Official page
Bicentennial Park Splash Pad
Downtown city splash pad behind EarlyWorks Children's Museum.
- Listed by the city as closed for repairs in May 2026, with no reopening date given.
Where: 315 Fountain Circle SW, Huntsville, AL · Official page
Brownsboro pool and splash pad (Madison County District 3)
County-run pool and splash pad on US-72 in Brownsboro that opened in late May 2026.
- Built by Madison County District 3 behind the District 3 office on Highway 72, near the high school.
- 2026 hours were 1-6 p.m. seven days a week, with $4 admission; a second phase is planned.
Where: Behind Madison County District 3 office, US-72, Brownsboro, AL
Playgrounds
75 parks in the city's inventory have a playground. Use the playground filter in our parks directory to find the closest one.
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Questions
Where are the dog parks in Huntsville?
Huntsville has four off-leash Dog Spots: Microwave Dave downtown, Creekwood Park in west Huntsville, Hampton Cove and Southside. Madison has a dog park at Mill Creek Greenway Park.
Are Huntsville splash pads free?
The City of Huntsville's splash pads at Brahan Spring Park and the Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Recreation Center are free. Children under 16 must be with a family member 16 or older.
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Search homes for saleCall or text (256) 808-6861Sources: Dog Parks (City of Huntsville); Blue Spaces: cooling off with Huntsville Parks & Recreation (City of Huntsville, May 2026); Know before you go: Splash pads opening for the season (City of Huntsville, 2022); City Opens Bulldog-Themed Splash Park at Dr. Richard Showers Recreation Center (City of Huntsville); Brownsboro community prepares for new pool, splash pad opening (WAFF, May 24, 2026); City of Huntsville GIS open data (parks, greenways, trails, trailheads, launches).
Trail, park and launch locations come from the City of Huntsville GIS open data and the official sources listed on this page, as of October 2026. Hours, fees, rules and trail conditions change, so check with the land manager before you go. Distances are straight-line miles. Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Wyze Realty is not affiliated with any park, preserve or organization named here.