Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for January 17th, 2016
January 17, 2016
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: Queen City Road Race T-shirt contest for kids, Martial Arts and Free Silver Social.
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Fort Defiance Interpretive Center to commemorate the 154th Anniversary of the Surrender of Clarksville
January 14, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, located at 120 Duncan Street, will host a living history event to commemorate the 154th anniversary of the Surrender of Clarksville on Saturday, February 6th from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Limited vendor spots remain for the fourth annual Chocolate Affair
January 14, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s 4th Annual Chocolate Affair is a festive occasion that provides an opportunity for chocolate-lovers to sample products and enjoy a fun social event.
The event will be held at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center located at 1190 Cumberland Drive on Saturday, February 6th, 2016 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for January 10th, 2016
January 10, 2016
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: Spring Adult Leagues Meeting, B-cycle is coming to Clarksville, and 154th anniversary of the Surrender of Clarksville.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation now accepting Lifeguard applications the New Year
January 8, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation is now accepting applications for lifeguard positions for the 2016 summer swimming season.
To become a lifeguard, participants must be at least 15 years of age and able to swim 300 yards continuously, tread water for two minutes without the use of arms or hands and successfully complete a timed event within 1 minute and 40 seconds.
Clarksville Academy students help bring Bicycle Share Program to Clarksville
January 4, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Thanks to a group of Clarksville Academy students, a grant from the Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Health Foundation and a partnership with the city of Clarksville, a bicycle share program will soon come to Liberty park and McGregor park.
The group, comprised of about eight Clarksville students each year, researched and wrote a grant proposal as part of Clarksville Academy’s Challenge Based Learning (CBL).
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for January 3rd, 2016
January 3, 2016
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: Park and Facility Rentals, Queen City Road Race T-shirt contest for kids and Winter Gym.
City Seeks Public Input on Safe Routes to School
December 29, 2015
Clarksville, TN – A citizen’s input workshop to discuss a potential grant application and project will be held at Kenwood Elementary School, located 1101 Peachers Mill Road, on the evening of January 5th, 2016 beginning at 6:00pm.
The City of Clarksville is teaming up with the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System to seek federal/state funding to assist with providing students at the Kenwood School Complex better and safer routes by adding a series of wide sidewalks through Heritage Park and along East Pine Mountain Road.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department to hold Public Meeting on City Pool
December 28, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Bel-Aire Pool is one of five public city pools in Clarksville. It was recently closed due to maintenance issues. Mark Tummons, Clarksville Parks and Recreation Director, says resident input will aid in the development of future plans for the pool.
“From this process, we hope to generate involvement from conception to completion,” Tummons says. “By interacting with citizens in real-time and having two-way communication we hope to create a high level of citizen engagement.”
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for December 27th, 2015
December 27, 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: Park and Facility Rentals, Queen City Road Race T-shirt contest for kids and Winter Gym.