May 5, 2017
Still time to register to run or volunteer
Clarksville, TN – The 39th Annual Queen City Road Race, scheduled for Saturday, May 6th, is quickly approaching and there is still time to register in person or online.
Online registration can be completed at www.cityofclarksville.com/parksrec and is available until noon on Friday, May 5th. Participants registering in person may come by the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Office, 102 Public Square, through Friday, May 6th or register onsite at Austin Peay’s Foy Center the morning of Saturday, May 6th.
Queen City Road Race
Clarksville’s Valleybrook Park to get new Playgrounds
April 29, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Valleybrook Park, a neighborhood green space on Crossland Avenue near downtown, will be getting a $447,000 facelift thanks to a federal grant secured by the City of Clarksville.
Improvements include two new playgrounds, a new restrooms, a new pavilion, conversion of the current restrooms to an additional pavilion, and repaving of the parking lot.
Grant also will Fund New Restrooms, Pavilions at Valleybrook Park.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation and the Friends of Fort Defiance Gear up for Annual Living History Event
April 25, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation and the Friends of Fort Defiance will host this year’s March to the Past living history event from 10:00am to 3:00pm: Saturday, May 6th at the Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center, 120 Duncan Street.
There will be live musket firing demonstrations at the annual March into the Past event.
Clarksville Academy students assemble new BCycles
April 22, 2017
Grant allows expansion of City of Clarksville’s bike-sharing service
Clarksville, TN – A group of Clarksville Academy students worked with Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department staff Friday to assemble 20 new BCycles for two new bike-share stations coming to Clarksville later this spring.
Clarksville Academy student assembles a new BCycle for the City of Clarksville bike-sharing program.
CTS to offer free summer rides for youth
April 11, 2017
Program will provide access to parks, pools and activities
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Transit System and the City of Clarksville are offering free summer transportation to young people to help them engage in summer jobs and enrichment programs.
CTS will offer the Summer Youth Free Ride Program from May 30th to August 31st to youth 18 and under with a valid CTS Youth or Student ID.
Clarksville Transit Service will offer free bus rides for youth 18 and under this summer, allowing more opportunity for youngsters to get to work and summer activities.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Wettest Egg Hunt hits the mark
April 11, 2017
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, April 8th, 2017 the Clarksville Parks and Recreation held their 5th annual Wettest Egg Hunts at the New Providence pool, located at 166 Cunningham Lane.
There were inflatables for everyone to enjoy as well as face painting, egg dyeing and a not so typical egg hunt. The Easter Bunny also was seen hopping around.
Clarksville’s Wettest Egg Hunts were held Saturday.
Movies in the Park is Back Again
April 10, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Movies in the Park, the city’s free, outdoor movie series, will celebrate its 12th season as it kicks off on Saturday, May 27th with the showing of Finding Dory (G) at Heritage Park!
The season begins with the first two showings at Heritage Park, 1241 Peachers Mill Road, followed by the next two showings at McGregor Park’s North Extension (behind O’Charley’s), 640 North Riverside Drive.
2017 Movies in the Parks kicks off May 27th with “Finding Dory” at Heritage Park.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to host Morning with the Easter Bunny
April 8, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Hop in for a fun-filled time from 10:00am to noon Saturday, April 15th at Clarksville’s Morning with the Easter Bunny at Crow Recreation Center, 211 Richview Road.
Families are invited to enjoy Easter-themed activities to include face painting, egg decorating, crafts and a chance to take a photo with Peter Cottontail himself!
Morning with the Easter Bunny to be held at Crow Community Center Saturday, April 15th.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to hold Cleanup at Robert Clark Park, April 22nd
April 7, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Clarksvillians are encouraged to join in the beautification of one of the City’s favorite blueway access points.
The City of Clarksville’s Parks and Recreation is hosting a cleanup from 8:00am-10:00am Saturday, April 22nd at Robert Clark Park, 1449 Tiny Town Road.
Robert Clark Park Cleanup day set for Saturday, April 22nd, 2017.
Registration for Clarksville’s 50 Plus Games is Underway
April 5, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Adults fifty years of age and up can register now through Friday, May 5th for Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s 50 Plus Games.
50 Plus Games encourages participants to maintain an active lifestyle and continue participation in sports and recreational activities through friendly competitions. No experience is necessary!
