Free Places to Exercise in Huntsville
Staying healthy and active is something everyone should prioritize in their life. For many working out is a big part of their weekly, and sometimes everyday, routine, but the pricing of gyms, classes, and trainers can be a deterer for more people than it should be. If you’re putting off working out because of the prices or maybe you’re just in town visiting and want to keep up your routine, I’m here to tell you there are some great free options for getting out there and prioritizing your health!
Running and walking are both ways of exercising that you can do almost anywhere, but sometimes having a different scene than your neighborhood can be refreshing! Parks, greenways, and trails are a great place to exercise with and enjoy the view.
You can do other things at these outdoor areas beside utilizing their walkways. With the amount of green space and nature that Huntsville offers you can always take up some of this space for yourself and work out other muscles than just your legs. Yoga, pilates, and hiit routines can be modified to do anywhere and don’t always need a studio or weights. Head out to any of these spots below and get an all over workout while getting some fresh air and saving some money!
Free Parks Great for Exercise:
- Big Spring Park
- California Park
- Constitution Hall Park
- John Hunt Park
- Jones Farm Park
Free Greenways & Trails Great for Exercise:
- Aldridge Creek Greenway
- Indian Creek Greenway
- Flint River Greenway
- Bradford Creek Greenway
- Oak Park Trail
- Land Trust of North Alabama*
*Land trust has many trails all over the city of Huntsville and the North Alabama area that are free to explore. You can see a full list of their trails on their website.
Heading to a trail? Check out our Full Greenway and Trail Guide here.
Calli Nelson grew up outside in the small town of Baldwyn, MS and graduated from Mississippi State University in 2019 with a Bachelors in Fine Art – Graphic Design Concentration. Since graduating, she has called Huntsville home. She loves getting to experience Huntsville during such a growing time! Calli is the Director of Marketing at the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra located in the heart of Downtown Huntsville. When she’s not on the clock you can find her running, listening to live music, or enjoying good food and drinks. But her favorite thing to do? Hang out with her cats, Mac and Cheese. Calli loves to spend sunny days outside whether that be on a patio drinking wine or running a few miles around town. You can follow her running adventures on Instagram @calnelruns or spot her at symphony events!
F3 is a free men’s workout held at big spring park every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday at 0530 in the morning and at 0600 on Saturdays. Workouts are bootcamp style!