Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department to hold Daddy-Daughter Date Night
May 22, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will be offering a memorable evening for dad and daughter couples on Thursday, June 19th.
Dinner and dancing will take place at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center, 1190 Cumberland Drive, Clarksville, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm that evening. Each daughter will receive a corsage and a photographer will be on-site for photos. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Spring Family Campout has been rescheduled to a new date
May 20, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department’s Spring Family Campout at Billy Dunlop Park has been rescheduled. The Family Campout, originally scheduled to be held Saturday, May 17th, through Sunday, May 18th, at the park located at 1930 East Boy Scout Road will now be held Saturday, June 21st through Sunday, June 22nd at the same location. Activities will remain the same and will include a bonfire, games, ghost stories and lots of fun! Family Campout will begin at 2:00pm Saturday and run through 9:00am the following morning.
Families who were originally registered for this event still have spots reserved. If this new date does not work with your family’s schedule, please contact the Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department at 645-7476 for a refund.
The Family Campout is $10.00 per person or $40.00 per family (up to 6 members) and will include an afternoon and evening of games and fun as well as a hot dog dinner and breakfast provided Sunday morning. Families will need to provide their own tent and sleeping materials. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
For more details on the Family Campout, please contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 931.645.7476 or visit recpro.cityofclarksville.com.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Summer Youth Program begins June 2nd
May 20, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Summer Youth Program will begin June 2nd with the opening of program sites and will end July 11th. This year’s theme is “Pumping up with Summer Fun!”
Summer Youth Program
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Movies in the Park to feature ‘Turbo’ Saturday, May 24th
May 19, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Movies in the Park, the City of Clarksville’s free, outdoor movie series, has kicked off its ninth season! The series continues Saturday, May 24th, at Heritage Park, 1241 Peachers Mill Road, Clarksville.
‘Turbo,’ rated PG, will be shown at approximately 8:15pm (dependent on sunset).
This Saturday Clarksville’s Movies in the Park shows ‘Turbo’ at Heritage Park.
Clarksville Chamber holds Annual Warrior Week June 11th-16th
May 16, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee is pleased to announce that the Annual Clarksville-Montgomery County Warrior Week will be held June 11th-16th.
Three boys having a really good time at the Warrior Week Picnic
City of Clarksville hosts Warrior Week Military Appreciation Picnic
May 15, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville will once again, proudly host the Warrior Week military appreciation picnic for Fort Campbell soldiers and their families.
The picnic will be held on Saturday, June 14th, from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at Heritage Park, 1241 Peachers Mill Road, Clarksville, TN.
2014 Clarksville Warrior Week Picnic
New Smart Parking Meters to be installed in Downtown Clarksville starting May 6th
May 2, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Beginning next Tuesday, May 6th, 2014, the Clarksville Parking Authority will begin installation of new parking meters which will result in several new parking options for downtown visitors.
Each parking stall will be outfitted with a sensor that automatically resets when a car is parked in that space. The meters are set to offer the first hour of parking at no cost. The maximum time allowed in any parking stall will be three hours. [Read more]
Rivers and Spires Festival opening night was outstanding fun
April 25, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Yesterday was the opening of the 2014 Rivers and Spires Festival, and Clarksvillians turned out in droves to enjoy the first day of the free three day festival. The weather was perfect neither too hot nor too cold, and threatening rain held off until after the Festival had concluded for the evening.
I asked Theresa Harrington, the Executive Director CVB and Vice President Clarksville-Montgomery County Economic Development Council how she thought things were going, “I think it’s gonna be great! This weather is going to be the best that we’ve ever had I think. Good crowds are showing up already tonight. You can come down and see see the Clydesdales, stilt walkers, you can see the bands and enjoy the entertainment! The Festival has everything that you can possibly imagine.”
Headliner Slippery When Wet, the Bon Jovi Tribute Band performing on the opening night of the 2014 Rivers and Spires Festival
Clarksville Parks and Recreation held 5th Annual Spring Eggstravaganza at Heritage Park on Saturday
April 21, 2014
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday the city of Clarksville held their 5th Annual Spring Eggstravaganza at Heritage Park. Thousands of Clarksville’s children came out to enjoy the Easter one day early. The event featured over 20,000 Easter eggs spread out over eight different egg hunting sessions on the City of Clarksville’s softball fields.
“This is our fifth year having the Spring Eggstravaganza at Heritage Park. We have over 20,000 eggs, inflatable’s, petting zoo, and a visit by the Easter Bunny of course. We’re looking to have a great time today,” said Matthew Dixon, Special Events Coordinator for the City of Clarksville’s Department of Parks and Recreation.
Children gather eggs at the City of Clarksville 2014 Spring Eggstravaganza
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for April 20th, 2014
April 20, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include: 50 Plus Olympics Early Bird Deadline April 25th, Volunteers needed for Mayor’s Summer Night Lights, Yoga in the Park, and Civil War Medical Display.
