Madison, Alabama Parks and Recreation

10/14/2026

What’s better than a night full of costumes, candy, and Halloween fun? Having some delicious food to enjoy, too! 👻

We’re excited to have these amazing food trucks joining us for our Inclusive Trail of Treats! Be sure to check out the businesses tagged below, give them a follow, and start planning what you’ll grab to eat while enjoying the festivities!

There are a limited number of tables so please feel free to bring lawn chairs and blankets to ensure your meal!

📅 Thursday, October 22
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 James Clemens High School Football Field

Nicks world famous bbq
Happi Pappi
Butterfly Bliss Sweet Treats
Rocket City Hibachi
Slurp Soda Shop
Burger Quest
So Icey Concessions

Bring the family, wear your costumes, and come enjoy a fun-filled evening with our community! We can’t wait to see you there!

10/12/2026

🎃👻 LAST CHANCE, VENDORS! 👻🎃

There’s still time to be part of the City of Madison Trail of Treats 2026! 🍬🦇

We have just a few vendor spots remaining, and we’d love to have you join us for this spooktacular community event! 🍁

🍭 Interested in participating?
📅 Register by Wednesday!
📍 Scan the QR code or click the link below to sign up.

https://forms.gle/fH94u84g7okiNCYi8

This is a great opportunity to showcase your business or organization, connect with local families, and be part of a fun Halloween tradition in our community!

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

🏓 Fresh courts, ready to play! 💚 The pickleball courts at Dublin Park have been repaired and repainted, and we’re excited to welcome players back to enjoy the refreshed courts!

A big thank-you to CertaPro Painters of Madison for helping keep our community courts looking their best! 🎾

10/08/2026

🏀Be more than a coach - be someone they remember. ❤️

Volunteer youth basketball coaches needed! Register in our app today!

10/02/2026

🍂 October is full of fun at Madison Parks & Recreation! 🎨📚🍞🎃

From Creative Literacy and Sourdough Workshops to our Trail of Treats and Internet Safety Class, there's something for everyone!

🗓️ Check out the October lineup and download the Madison Parks & Recreation app for details and registration!

10/02/2026

Did you hear?: NEW LOCATION!

Our Trail of Treats has a NEW home this year, and we are SO excited to bring this community favorite to James Clemens High School! 🧡

We’re creating a bigger, more accessible experience where the whole community can come together for an evening of Halloween fun! 👻

And we have so many amazing vendors, community partners, food trucks, and sweet treats lined up along the trail. 🍭🍕🎃 We can’t wait for you to see what we have planned!

📍 James Clemens High School Football Field
📅 Thursday, October 22
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM

We heard you, Madison! 💜 After last year’s incredible turnout, we’re excited to make Trail of Treats bigger, more welcoming, and ready for everyone.

Grab your costumes and bring the whole family — we’ll see you on the trail! 🎃👻🍬

10/01/2026

🎲 GAME ON, MADISON! 🎉

So much fun, laughter, and family time! Huge thanks to all who came out to play and Chick-fil-A Madison for keeping us fueled!🍗

09/29/2026

🚨 DATE CHANGE! 🚨

Please take note of the NEW DATE for our Don’t Get Hooked: Internet Scam Awareness Class!

🗓️ Monday, October 26
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Madison Community Center - 1329 Browns Ferry Road

09/28/2026

🏊‍♂️Swim Community: We want to hear from you!

The City is hosting a listening session to help shape programming at the new Madison Aquatic Center. Come share your ideas and help us build a facility that serves our swim community for years to come.

📆 Wednesday, September 30
⏰ 5:30-7:00pm
📍 Madison Community Center, 1329 Browns Ferry Road

This session will focus on aquatic center programming only. Questions about other City recreation opportunities can go to Parks & Recreation Director Kory Alfred at [email protected]