Clarksville Parks and Recreation provides safe Halloween Fun with Fright on Franklin
November 1, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreations’ Fright on Franklin continues to be one of Clarksville’s favorite events. Scores of local businesses and organizations participated this year, in what has become a Halloween tradition that receives rave reviews from all around, vendors, parents, and especially young trick-or-treaters.
“This was our tenth year and it was a huge success,” Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Rob Rayburn said. “We would estimate that there were about 6,000 people who came downtown between 3:00pm and 6:00pm on Saturday.
6,000 people enjoyed beautiful weather and great costumes Saturday at the 10th Annual Fright on Franklin in Downtown Clarksville.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation seeks Public Input for State Grant to Improve Swan Lake Aquatic Center
April 2, 2016
Clarksville, TN – As part of an application for grant funding through the State of Tennessee’s Department of Environment and Conservation, the City of Clarksville’s Parks and Recreation Department is hosting public meetings to give citizens an opportunity to comment on a proposed project at the Swan Lake Pool located at 2002 Sanders Road in Clarksville.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to host community clean-up at the Clarksville Greenway
February 12, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Come on out and help the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department maintain one of Clarksville’s treasures! A community clean-up at the Clarksville Greenway, located at 1101 Pollard Road, will take place Saturday, March 21st from 8:00am until 10:00am.
Anyone interested in participating in the Greenway clean-up should contact Melissa Adkins at the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department, or meet at the Clarksville Greenway at 8:00am on March 21st.
Clarksville’s Movies in the Park to show ‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty’ at Liberty Park this Saturday
August 6, 2014
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, August 9th, 2014, Clarksville Park and Recreation’s free, outdoor movie series, Movies in the Park, will be held at Liberty Park, 1190 Cumberland Drive, Clarksville.
‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,’ rated PG, and brought to you by Clarksville Family Magazine, will be shown at approximately 8:00pm (dependent on sunset).
‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty’ to play at the next Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Movies in the Park.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Movies in the Park to feature ‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty’ August 9th
July 31, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Movies in the Park, the City of Clarksville’s free, outdoor movie series, continues Saturday, August 9th, at Liberty Park, 1190 Cumberland Drive, Clarksville.
‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,’ rated PG, and brought to you by Clarksville Family Magazine, will be shown at approximately 8:00pm (dependent on sunset).
‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty’ to play at the next Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Movies in the Park.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department now accepting summer pool staff applications for the New Year
February 7, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting applications for lifeguard positions for the 2014 summer swimming season.
Applicants considered for hire will be interviewed and must pass a swim test. Once those steps are completed he/she will be put into one of the following 3 certification courses. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Wins Award for its First-ever Kids Triathlon
December 2, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department received a Four Star Award at the Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association (TRPA) at this year’s state convention held in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Founded in 1952, the TRPA is a professional society of more than 1,200 individual and agency members interested in the recreation and parks movement in Tennessee. The TRPA is involved in lobbying, education and scholarships related to the field of parks and recreation. [Read more]
John Anderson to Perform at the City of Clarksville’s Independence Day Celebration
June 9, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville and Aetna Insurance are celebrating our nation’s independence this year with the fourth annual Independence Day Celebration on Sunday, July 3rd, at McGregor Park. The event will be filled with food, fun and entertainment for the entire family. Activities begin at 6:00pm.
Fireworks light up the River Front during the City of Clarksville's Independence Day Celebration last year.
“Pay it Forward” service project to come to Fort Defiance
March 15, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Thirty-five college students from various universities will be staying at the Kleeman Community Center this evening to gear up for the “Pay it Forward” service project that will take place tomorrow, March 16th, from 8:00am until 12:00pm at the Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center. [Read more]
Indoor Aquatic Center’s Dome was inflated yesterday
January 28, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville inflated the dome on the new Indoor Aquatic Center yesterday, one of the last major steps before the opening on Saturday.
The new Indoor Aquatic Center will officially open to the public this Saturday, January 29th from 2:00pm to 5:00pm with a dive in the dome celebration. The opening will feature give-a-ways, “dome”onstrations, contests, and a free gift to the first 50 people to purchase a pool pass! The center will also offer FREE swimming to the public all day long from 10:00am to 6:00pm on opening day.
Parks and Recreation staff getting their first look at the inside of the newly inflated dome at the Indoor Aquatic Center
