All public facilities within John Hunt Park will temporarily close ahead of South Star Music Festival

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. ( WHNT ) — Huntsville Parks and Recreation announced that all facilities within John Hunt Park will temporarily close to accommodate the South Star Music Festival which is being held on September 28-September 29.

According to officials, the temporary closure includes the Kids Space, the Get-A-Way Skate Park, and all athletic facilities.

Officials told News 19 that facilities on the south side of the park, including the sand volleyball courts, cross-country course, and the Huntsville Tennis Center, should reopen to the public on Monday, September 30.

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The timing for the reopening of north side amenities will depend on the breakdown of the festival site, which may not be completed until Tuesday or Wednesday of next week.

Huntsville Parks and Recreation officials said that the facilities will not reopen until it is safe to do so.

The Huntsville Ice Sports Center will remain open on Friday.

Due to the festival setup, attendees must park at Joe Davis Stadium and enter through the north doors. The facility will be closed on Saturday and Sunday.

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