Huntsville plans for refurbishment of historic Goldsmith-Schiffman Field

Published on October 10, 2024

A longtime landmark in Huntsville's sports history will be getting a fresh look.

The City approved a design services contract with Foresite Group to begin design work on the Goldsmith-Schiffman Park Development project. Foresite will be responsible for civil engineering and landscape architecture on the park.

Goldsmith-Schiffman Field, located at 302 Beirne Ave. NE near the Five Points community, opened in 1934 as a high school football stadium. Distinguished by the stone wall that encircles the facility, the field now hosts flag football games.

The plan for the project includes pickleball courts, a grass lawn with space for two flag football fields, a new concession/restroom building and a playground. The work by Foresite will help determine how best to utilize the facility. Much of the stone wall is expected to remain in place, though it must undergo a structural engineering evaluation.

"Goldsmith-Schiffman Field holds a special place in the annals of Huntsville sports history," Parks & Recreation Director James Gossett said. "We're looking forward to this assessment of the facility and the opportunity to carve a path to the park's future."