Friends of Rotary Park to hold 5k/1 Mile Run and Walk fundraiser September 19th
August 19, 2015
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, September 19th, 2015, the Friends of Rotary Park (FORP) will hold their first annual 5k/1 Mile Run and Walk fundraiser.
All runners to be creative in wearing your 80’s attire. FORP is a 501c3 non-profit organization.
FORP is asking for a $20.00 donation for adults(18 and over). For youth(17 and under) a $12.00 donation. While, 5 and under is free.
Montgomery County Parks and Recreation wins National Award for Rotary Park’s Accessible Trail addition
June 19, 2015
Montgomery County, TN – The Montgomery County Parks and Recreation Department was recently nationally recognized by the Coalition for Recreational Trails (CRT) with an award for the Rotary Park Phase II Accessible Trail.
Nine trail projects from across the country were chosen by the CRT as recipients of its Tom Petri Annual Achievement Awards. This award is in recognition for their outstanding use of Recreational Trails Program (RTP) funds.
(L to R) Derrick Crandall CRT Co-Chair; Nick Powell, Montgomery County Engineer; Jerry Allbert, Montgomery County Parks Director; and Marianne Fowler, CRT Co-Chair
Friends of Rotary Park to hold 1st Annual Camp-Out Experience June 27th and 28th
June 8, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Friends of Rotary Park (FORP) is hosting their first annual camping experience at Rotary Park. The camp-out will be from June 27th 10:00am to June 28th check out time 10:00am.
There will be a grilled hot dog dinner, along with a bonfire and several families games such as: Racket Ball, Volleyball, Jenga, and Connect Four. We are also having a family fun tug-a-war contest.
This is a fundraiser for FORP Friends of Rotary Park and the deadline to sign your family up is June 12th.
City of Clarksville and Montgomery County to take part in 50k Tree Day March 14th
March 9, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville and Montgomery County are partnering with the Tennessee Environmental Council, Tennessee Department of Agriculture-Division of Forestry, Tennessee Stormwater Association, Cumberland River Compact to take part in the 50K Tree Day event on Saturday, March 14th from 10:00am to 11:00am.
50K Tree Day! Help Us Plant 50,000 Trees in One Hour Across Tennessee
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for March 8th, 2015
March 8, 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: 50K Tree Day, Homeschool Swim Day, Book Signing, Wettest Egg Hunt, and Spring Eggstravaganza.
Montgomery County to hold Rotary Park ADA Trail Ribbon Cutting Thursday, June 5th
June 1, 2014
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Government is pleased to announce the completion of the new ADA Trail at Rotary Park. We invite the public to join us for a trail ribbon cutting on Thursday, June 5th at 5:00pm.
The ceremony will be held at the first pavilion on the right at the bottom on the hill inside Rotary Park. [Read more]
Friends of Rotary Park to host Spring Fling April 5th
March 12, 2014
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday April 5th, 2014, the Friends of Rotary Park will hold their annual Spring Fling from 10:00am until 3:00pm. Make sure you save the date and come out and enjoy a day at Rotary Park.
Friends of Rotary Park will be hosting activities for the whole family. It is open free to the public but there will be some vendors selling some awesome items, food trucks cooking up some great food and one activity you can take your aggression out on (Smash Car).
Christmas Tree Recycle Drop-Off at Rotary Park
December 24, 2013
Montgomery County, TN – Friends of Rotary Park is sponsoring their first Christmas Tree Recycle program. From December 28th to January 11th, you can drop off your live tree at Rotary Park to have them recycled to help certain areas in the trails and updating the landscape.
Drop-off is during park hours only and located across from the playground parking lot (follow signs). Please, when dropping off your tree that they are clean from any decoration including lights, tinsels and tree stand.
Friends of Rotary Park Christmas Tree Recycle program
Spring Fling at Rotary Park to be held April 6th
March 26, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Friends of Rotary Park, D.J. Ray Entertainment and Gateway Tire and Service will be hosting Spring Fling at Rotary Park on April 6th from 10:00am to 3:00pm.
There will be activities for the whole family. Horseshoe and Washer Pits, Crayon and Play-Doh Stations, Bouncy Houses, Sand Volleyball, Pool Noodle Activity Games, Food and Music. There will be a drawing for a $200.00 gift certificate from Gateway Tire and Service.
All proceeds go right back into Rotary Park in playground renovations and hiking trail improvements.
For more information about the Friends of Rotary Park visit their website at www.friendsofrotarypark.weebly.com
Downtown Clarksville Association announces the May First Thursday ArtWalk
April 30, 2012
Clarksville, TN – You are invited to join the Downtown Clarksville Association invites you join us on May 3rd from 5:00pm to 8:00pm to celebrate local artists.
Participating merchants include: Hodgepodge, The Framemaker, Fleur de Lis, Rogate’s Boutique, Ingredients and more!
Visit with artists, Anna Heron, Rhonda Taylor, Melanie Davis, Jo Violette and others. [Read more]
