Celebrate the holidays and enjoy free activities and entertainment at Christmas on the Cumberland
December 10, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department invites children of all ages to visit Christmas on the Cumberland at the McGregor Park Riverwalk for fun, family-friendly activities.
Visitors can enjoy holiday-themed crafts and performances by local choirs and dance groups as well as enjoy a photo opportunity with Santa on December 10th and December 17th from 6:00pm-8:00pm.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces New Providence Pool Opens
December 5, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville’s Parks and Recreation department invites you to enjoy New Providence Pool, located at 168 Cunningham Lane, this fall and winter!
New Providence Pool opens its doors for its indoor season on Monday, December 5th.
New Providence Pool is the only public indoor pool in the City of Clarksville.
Christmas in Occupied Clarksville
December 2, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation invites you to the Fort Defiance Interpretive Center on Sunday, December 11th from 4:00pm to 6:00pm to experience the holidays as soldiers and civilians did in the 1860s.
Clarksville’s 18th annual Christmas on the Cumberland Opens
November 23, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Tuesday night, November 22nd, hundreds of people gathers at the McGregor Park RiverWalk and Museum for the grand opening ceremony of the City of Clarksville’s 18th annual Christmas on the Cumberland.
Just before the ceremony began, those in attendance were treated to Christmas Carols by the Rossview High School Choir.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation offers Inner Tube Water Polo at Indoor Aquatic Center
November 20, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Whether you’ve played water polo before or not, Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s inner tube water polo league is sure to be a good time.
Adults, ages 18+, are invited to grab an inner tube for a 6-on-6 match of water polo in the New Providence Pool, located at 168 Cunningham Lane.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department earns three statewide awards
November 19, 2016
Mayor applauds Workplace Wellness Award
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s Parks and Recreation Department earned three statewide awards at the Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association’s 65th Annual Conference in Memphis, TN.
The Workplace Wellness Award was presented November 16th, 2016 to Jennifer Byard and the Department’s Health Initiative committee for their focus on physical activity and wellness to heighten employee productivity, motivation, and general well-being.
Learn about Period Toy Making at Saturday presentation
November 15, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Join Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 1:00pm on Saturday, November 19th at Clarksville’s Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center when Phyllis Smith presents “Period Toy Making” as part of a new educational programming series, Life in the 1800’s.
This new series is sponsored by The Friends of Fort Defiance.
Entries being sought for the 57th Annual Clarksville Lighted Christmas Parade
November 15, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Be a part of a Clarksville tradition by participating in this year’s annual Christmas parade, hosted by the City of Clarksville and Montgomery County Government.
This night-time, lighted Christmas parade, is scheduled for Saturday, December 3rd beginning at 5:00pm in Downtown Clarksville.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation hosts Handmade Holidays November 12th & 13th
November 11, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation is excited to host the 5th annual holiday shopping event, Handmade Holidays from 9:00am to 4:00pm, Saturday, November 12th and from noon to 4:00pm Sunday, November 13th at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center at Liberty Park, 1188 Cumberland Drive.
Admission is free.
Fright on Franklin bigger than ever in Downtown Clarksville
October 31, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Hundreds upon hundreds of people descended on Downtown Clarksville Saturday afternoon, October 29th for the 8th annual Fright on Franklin safe trick-or-treating event.
All along Franklin Street and Strawberry Alley, there were booths provided by local businesses handing out candy treats. Booths were decorated for Halloween and some even had a theme like the witches from Hocus Pocus.