Dunbar Cave in Clarksville to host Cooling at the Cave this Saturday, July 26th
July 24, 2014
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, July 26th, from 3:00pm-5:00pm, come out to Dunbar Cave State Park for the annual Cooling at the Cave event. Join the Friends of Dunbar Cave in enjoying live music, games and refreshments at the cool cave entrance.
Prior to air conditioning being widely available, locals would gather at Dunbar Cave to enjoy the cool air gently blowing from the mouth of the cave. Many concerts were held there as people would fellowship and beat the heat of summer.
The crowd listening to the Cumberland Wind Jazz Project at Cooling at the Cave.
Clarksville’s Annual Cooling at the Cave Event to be held Saturday, July 26th at Dunbar Cave
July 19, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Come out to the annual Cooling at the Cave event at Dunbar Cave State Park from 3:00pm-5:00pm, Saturday, July 26th, and join the Friends of Dunbar Cave Cave with music, games and refreshments at the cool cave entrance.
Prior to air conditioning being widely available, locals would gather at Dunbar Cave to enjoy the cool air gently blowing from the mouth of the cave. Many concerts were held there as people would fellowship and beat the heat of summer.
The crowd listening to the Cumberland Wind Jazz Project at Cooling at the Cave.
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for July 20th through July 26th, 2014
July 15, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Dunbar Cave State Natural Area has been a State Park since 1973. The cave and its surrounding 110 acres have considerable scenic, natural and historical significance. The entrance offered shelter to prehistoric Native Americans as far back as 10,000 years.
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area will present many nature programs this summer. There are programs for children and adults.
Some of the upcoming events include: Bugs, Slugs and Other Uugs, National Moth Week, Lake Life, Port Royal History Walk, Evening Nature Hike, Kids Nature Games, and Cooling at the Cave.
Dunbar Cave State Park
Manna Café to host Color Me Cool Event, August 2nd
June 18, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Mark your calendars for the Color Me Cool Art Show and Ice Cream Festival—a groovy summer shindig with a hippie-dippy twist! Sponsored by Clarksville Fencing and Forefront Solutions, this Manna Café event will take place at 635 Frosty Morn Drive on Saturday, August 2nd from noon until 8:00pm. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for May 25th, 2014
May 25, 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: City Pools Now Open, Summer Youth Program Registration Opens May 27th, *NEW* Fun with Fido and Sleep Under the Stars rescheduled.
City of Clarksville Swimming Pools Now Open.
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 Report for May 11th, 2014
May 11, 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: Queen City Road Race and Clarksville Parks and Recreation gears up for the summer season at the pools.
Clarksville’s Rivers and Spires invites you to come out and get your Game On
April 25, 2014
CDE Lightband’s Gig City Gaming opens Friday night at 6:00pm
Clarksville, TN – CDE Lightband is bringing the ultimate gaming experience to Rivers and Spires. Gig City Gaming is a great area for adults and children of all ages to play interactive multi-player games.
Featuring over 50+ titles to play and catering to over 30,000 gamers at Rivers & Spires, there will be tons of gaming for everyone to enjoy! The gaming center is located in the underground parking garage on Franklin Street between Second and Third Streets.
Test your skills in gaming, against the speed and reliability of a full GIG of internet bandwidth.
Gig City Gaming at this year’s Rivers and Spires.
Clarksville’s Rivers and Spires Festival weather forecast shows Mild Temperatures, slight chance of Rain
April 23, 2014
Slight chance of Rain Thursday, Partly Sunny Friday and Saturday
Clarksville, TN – This weekend’s weather for the 2014 Rivers and Spires Festival will be partly sunny Friday and Saturday. However, Thursday, there is a 20 percent chance of rain in the afternoon after 1:00pm. Later Thursday night, the chance of rain increases to 50 percent with a chance of thunderstorms.
According to the National Weather Service, the temperature will be in the high 70’s during the day and drop to the low 50’s at night.
Weather forecast for the 2014 Rivers and Spires Festival weekend.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Spring Eggstravanganza happens this Saturday, April 19th
April 18, 2014
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, April 19th, 2014, the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will hold their annual Spring Eggstravanganza at Heritage Park Sports Complex.
The fun kicks off at 1:00pm with free activities for children followed by the hunting of over 20,000 candy and prize-filled eggs.
Kids scoop up Easter Eggs during the City of Clarksville’s 2013 Spring Eggstravanganza Easter Egg Hunt
