Clarksville Sports Festival Offers Free Day of Sports and Athletics this Saturday
August 12, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation will be hosting its fifth-annual Clarksville Sports Festival from 10:00am until 2:00pm on Saturday, August 15th, at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center located within Liberty Park at 1188 Cumberland Drive, with a variety of sports, athletic and outdoor activities for the entire family.
Clarksville Sports Festival
Space remains in Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Fly Fishing program for youth and teens!
August 10, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Do you like fishing? Are you interested in aquatic environments? Clarksville Parks and Recreation has once again teamed up with the National Fishing in Schools Program to offer a class in basic fly fishing!
Class will be held at the Crow Community Center on Thursdays from 4:00pm to 5:00pm, September 3rd through September 24th, and is open to grades 6-12.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for August 9th, 2015
August 9, 2015
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: New visual healing arts program, VIVID, Movies in the Park, New session of Tai Chi, and Fun with Fido.
Clarskville Parks and Recreation’s Tai Chi for Arthritis will be starting again soon
August 6, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Another session of Tai Chi will begin on August 11th at the Crow Community Center, located at 211 Richview Road. There are a total of 8 one-hour long sessions included in the program. Tai Chi will take place on Tuesdays from 4:00pm to 5:00pm, August 11th through September 29th.
Tai Chi involves stretching and different chair exercises. Improved balance, increased flexibility, and reduced stress are benefits you can receive from participating. [Read more]
‘Fun with Fido’ event series continues August 15th with a pooch pool party
August 3, 2015
Clarksville, TN – August has always been called the Dog Days of summer. What better way to help your pooch stay cool but to take a dip in the pool?
Clarksville Parks and Recreation is going to the dogs once again for the fifth annual Pooch Pool Party Saturday, August 15th, 2015 at Swan Lake Pool from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for August 2nd, 2015
August 2, 2015
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: Learn the fundamentals of Archery, Summer Liberty Live Concert Series, Select City Pools to extend season through Labor Day and Riverfest.
Select City of Clarksville Pools to extend season through Labor Day.
Clarksville’s Kleeman Community to offer free trial of new arts program, “VIVID”
July 31, 2015
Clarksville, TN – If you are searching for a way to relax, VIVID’s visual healing arts program could be just what you’re looking for, and Clarksville Parks and Recreation wants to let you try it for free!
Those 50 and older can test the program for free at 10:30am on Monday, August 3rd while ages 16 and older are invited to try their hand at VIVID at 6:00pm on Tuesday, August 4th. Both classes will take place at the Kleeman Community Center, located at 166 Cunningham Lane.
VIVID’s visual healing arts program free trial at Kleeman Community Center.
Free Screening of “The Book of Life” at Movies in the Park this Saturday
July 30, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville and Convergys are excited to announce the people’s choice winner, The Book of Life, is coming to the big screen Saturday, August 1st as part of the 2015 Movies in the Park.
The Book of Life (PG) tells the story of a young man, Manolo, who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. He embarks on an adventure that spans three fantastic worlds where he must face his greatest fears. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy this animated film with the whole family!
It’s time to get ready for the Riverfest Regatta
July 29, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Join us for the Ninth Annual Riverfest Regatta part of the, Riverfest celebration at McGregor Park, on Saturday, September 12th. Participants can enter as an individual or as a team for a chance to win awards!
This boat race is not like any ordinary boat race. Participants will compete in their boats made of cardboard, plastic bottles, or a few other approved materials. There will be several divisions all racing down the 100-yard long course on the Cumberland River.
To find out the complete list of materials, visit the Festival website at www.clarksvilleriverfest.com
Boats competing in the 2014 Riverfest Regatta
Riverfest Art Experience seeks entries
July 28, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Would you like to see your art on display or your short film viewed by hundreds? Do you want to have the chance to win a cash prize? Do you have a friend or family member who would be interested? Help us spread the word! The Riverfest Art Experience is looking for entries for 2015!
The Riverfest Art Experience, featuring both a Juried Art Show (formerly known as Tour d’Art) and a Film Festival, will kick-off Riverfest on Thursday, September 10th with a public art show. The show will begin at 5:00pm at Liberty Park and will include art and films from local talent, food trucks, beer and prizes.
Riverfest Art Experience,
