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Convenience
A wide range of businesses service the immediate Hampton Cove area including grocery stores, pharmacies, service stations, restaurants, dry cleaners, financial institutions, dance studios, fitness centers, medical & dental practices, veterinarians and a Wal-Mart Superstore.
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Additional options are available within three to eight miles by following HW431 (Governor’s Drive) or the Four Mile Post Road extension (Sutton Road). These thoroughfares quickly connect you to a Target Superstore, Barnes & Noble, PetSmart, Huntsville Hospital Fitness Center, Rave Movie Theater, restaurants and many other businesses.
The Redstone Arsenal, Marshall Space Flight Center, Cumming’s Research Park, and downtown Huntsville are all accessible within fifteen to twenty minutes by following your choice of three redundant driving routes.
Education
Hampton Cove Elementary School was built in 1996 and is conveniently located within the community. You may contact the school at (256) 428-7180 or visit Hampton Cove Elementary School web site.
Hampton Cove Middle School opened in August of 2003 and is adjacent to the elementary school. You may contact the school at (256) 428-7180 or visit the Hampton Cove Middle School web site.
Huntsville High provides grades 9-12 with education in a new facility completed in 2005. Students have the option to ride the city bus from Hampton Cove to the school each day. You may contact the school at (256) 428-8050 or visit the Huntsville High School web site.
Hampton Cove Christian Academy is a private daycare and school located in the Hampton Cove Community. Mr. T.J. Lee is the current owner and Principal and you may contact him at (256)-539-3773.
For further information on Huntsville City Schools, visit the Huntsville City Schools website.
Recreation
Hampton House is the community clubhouse and the center for social activities. Hampton House offers an optional membership to all homeowners that includes an Olympic-sized swimming pool, lighted rubico tennis courts, state of the art work out equipment, and much more. Members may also use the 7,000 square foot clubhouse with 2,000 square feet of covered porches filled with Adirondack chairs to host any type of social event. For more information visit their website at: www.TheHamptonHouse.net or call (256) 533-3040.
Adjacent to Hampton Cove, the Hays Nature Preserve encompasses 538 acres of wooded timberland with the Flint River flowing through it. The preserve offers walking trails, picnic areas, and various events and activities hosted through the year. Contact Soos Weber at (256) 427-5116 for more information.
Also adjacent, Cove Park is a 100 acre city park that hosts league sports for all ages and features soccer fields, lighted baseball fields, and playground areas. For more league information, visit them online at: www.HSV-Eastern-League.org
The equestrian center is conveniently located within 1 mile of the community and offers boarding and riding lessons. The barn includes a hospitality room, large tack lockers, hot/cold wash racks, and lighted grooming stalls.
The Land Trust of Huntsville & North Alabama is a not-for-profit organization whose sole purpose is to protect North Alabama natural lands and scenic areas. Incorporated in 1987 as Alabama’s first land trust, almost 4,000 acres have been protected. They maintain three major mountain preserves and almost 20 miles of local trails for public use.
Lake Guntersville is located just 20 minutes South of Hampton Cove on HW431 and is one of the largest lakes in Alabama. It offers a wide variety of water sports and family activities such as fishing, hiking, camping, and water skiing. The lake is one of many created as part of Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) projects along the Tennessee River. Hundreds of public boat ramps and several large marinas are located within easy driving distances.
Religion
In addition to churches located in the community, there are numerous churches of every denomination located in a 3-10 mile radius of Hampton Cove. Additional information on local churches is available at:
www.churchfinder.com
www.masstimes.org
Attractions
Huntsville, Alabama is home to a wide spectrum of attractions and special events. Here are just a few of the many local attractions.
U.S. Space and Rocket Center / Space Camp
Huntsville Museum of Art
Early Works Children’s Museum
Huntsville-Madison County Botanical Gardens
The Big Spring Jam
Panoply Arts Festival
Huntsville Chamber of Commerce
Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitor’s Bureau
Von Braun Convention Center
Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail
RTJGT Official Web Site
Built on 630 prime acres, the Hampton Cove Golf Course is surrounded by tall oak, pine and maple trees, majestic green mountains and meandering lakes and offers some of the most attractive golf scenery in Alabama. Designed by golf architect Robert Trent Jones, Sr., the 54-hole championship golf course offers options for golfers at any skill level by offering up to five separate tees per hole. All greens are to USGA specifications with Pencross Bent grass on the Highlands Course and Short Course and Tift Dwarf Bermuda on the River Course. A practice range is offered and instruction is also available. The Hampton Cove Golf Course can be reached at (256) 551-1818.
The clubhouse at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Course features a specially designed pro shop, dining room, bar, and meeting rooms offering a panoramic view of Hampton Cove. The full-service restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, after-hours meals, and catering is available for special functions. The rear veranda offers a full wet bar and an outdoor grill.
Hampton Cove is home to three RTJ courses.
Highlands Course: Nestled in a natural cove, this course offers the challenge and scenery of traditional Scottish links. In addition to the beautiful landscaping, the old mule barn by the 5th hole is one of the special features of this course.
River Course: What was once a soybean field in the flood plain of the Flint River now hosts the only course on the Robert Trent Jones Golf trails without any bunkers.
Short Course: This challenging Par 3 course can be played in a couple of hours. This unique feature is flexible to accommodate both beginner and expert golfers.
