Clarksville Recreation Centers offer activities for all ages

Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department

Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is offering a full slate of programs for youth and adults at its three Recreation Centers in the coming weeks, some of which are first-time programs.

Some of the programs include: Community Flea Market, Donuts with Dad and Benefits of Composting.

R.U.N.

This popular 7-week running and walking program is designed to help participants, ages 13 and up, along the road of self-discovery and fitness. Learn about the importance of proper footwear, hydration, pacing strategies and more. This program is held from 5:30pm to 6:30pm Monday through Wednesday from March 11th to April 24th at Crow Recreation Center.

The cost is $40.00 and pre-registration is required. All skill levels are welcome.

Donuts with Dad

This new program is a great opportunity for children to spend quality time with their dad or an important figure in their life. It will encourage bonding in a lighthearted and fun environment. Families will enjoy donuts, story time and make a craft. This program is from 10:00am to 11:00am each Saturday in March at Crow Recreation Center.

The cost is $5.00 per child/dad pair each Saturday. Pre-registration is required.

Benefits of Composting

Learn more about composting and its benefits from City Forester Katherine Killebrew from 10:00am to noon Saturday, March 16th at Crow Recreation Center.

The cost is $3.00 and pre-registration is required.

Community Flea Market

Calling all bargain hunters! Shop new and used items from local vendors from 8:00am to 1:00pm Saturday, March 16th at Burt-Cobb Recreation Center. Bring a friend, admission is free.

 

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Catch Me If You Can

Youth, ages 8-14, are taught the proper techniques of stretching, running, striding and arm movement by a certified track and field coach. Participants will work toward a running goal and progress will be measured through relays and timed runs. This program is from 4:30pm to 5:30pm Tuesdays, March 5th-26th at Burt-Cobb Recreation Center.

It is free with recreation center membership.

Registration for Clarksville Parks and Recreation activities is available online at www.cityofclarksville.com/parksrec or in-person at the Clarksville Parks and Recreation office, our recreation centers and pools. Call 931.645.7476 for information.

About the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department

The mission of the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is to provide a variety of positive recreational experiences to enhance life values for individuals, families, and our diverse culture.

The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide variety of recreational facilities and activities for all ages, maintains more than 700 acres of parks and facilities, provides 22 park facilities that offer a variety of amenities, including playgrounds, picnic areas, walking trails and pavilions or picnic shelters and maintains three community centers with year-round programming for youth, adults and seniors, as well as four public swimming pools

The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is located at 102 Public Square, Clarksville.

To learn more call 931.645.7476.