Registration for the 33rd Annual Queen City Road Race has begun
March 19, 2011
Clarksville, TN – It’s that time of year again to lace up those running shoes and begin preparing for the 33rd Annual Queen City Road Race scheduled for Sunday, May 1st.
The Queen City Road Race event is a Clarksville tradition promoting fitness and fun for all ages. The 5K race route takes runners through the streets of Historic Downtown Clarksville, beginning and ending at Austin Peay State University’s Governors Stadium, while the One Mile Movement takes you on an exciting tour of a portion of the APSU campus. Despite record-breaking rainfall during last year’s race, hundreds of Clarksville-Montgomery County and Fort Campbell school students, teachers and family members participated.
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Parks & Recreation announces winners of the Queen City Road Race Art Contest
March 18, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is happy to announce the winners of the Queen City Road Race Art Contest. Two finalists were selected from each of the participating elementary schools.
The overall winning artwork is featured on the official race T-shirt and event poster. Along with that honor, the top finalist has been awarded $100.00 for their art class. The top three finalists each won a Subway party for their art class. Each finalist received a certificate and art kit which were presented at their schools. [Read more]
Kleeman Community Center to host Senior Prom
March 15, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Kleeman Community Center is hosting the Quick Silver Social of the season. The Senior Prom will be held March 19th at 5:00pm at the Kleeman Community Center. Suggested attire for the Senior Prom is “after 5.”
This event is free of charge and open to those ages 50 and up. The Kleeman Community Center is located at 166 Cunningham Lane.
For more details on the Senior Prom or any other Quick Silver Social, please contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 931-645-7476 or visit www.cityofclarksville.com.
Reminder: Crow Community Center will close temporarily for annual maintenance
March 14, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks & Recreation would like to remind citizens that the Crow Community Center will be closed March 14th-27th for annual maintenance. The center will return to normal operating hours after March 27th.
For more details on this or other community center activities, please contact Parks and Recreation at 931-645-7476.
Clarksville City Departments to switch Phone Systems
March 14, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The primary telephone numbers for the city’s Building and Codes Department and the Parks and Recreation Department will be switched to a new system Wednesday morning, which could temporarily cause calls to not be completed to those departments.
Technicians from Information Systems will start the switch at 9:30am on Wednesday. In the past, such changeovers have taken less than 10 minutes, but the process might require as much as 30 minutes. Also some numbers for the Police Department’s Professional Integrity Unit and Domestic Violence units
Residents should be aware that calls to these two departments may not reach their destination on Wednesday morning, and they should continue trying until their calls are answered.
The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report
March 13, 2011
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:
- Clarksville Sports Festival
- Calling all coaches!
- Get Outdoors
- Baseball, Softball & T-ball Youth Recreation Leagues
- Private Rentals
Clarksville Parks & Recreation announces new Historical Interpreter
March 12, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce the newest member of our staff and Historical Interpreter, William Parker. Parker graduated from Austin Peay State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in History and Political Science.
He was selected by the History Department to study at Oxford University in Oxford, England where he completed two semesters. Parker earned his Master of Arts Degree in Military History at Austin Peay where he graduated with honors.
Historical Interpreter, William Parker
Clarksville Parks & Recreation to hold Community Input Meeting
March 5, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will be holding a community meeting at 6:30pm, Thursday, March 10th, at Greenhill Missionary Baptist Church, located at 311 Walker Street, Clarksville, TN 37042.
The meeting will be for residents in the neighborhood surrounding the new Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, seeking their input in reference to the activities related to the Fort Defiance opening on April 7th.
For more details on the community input meeting, contact Clarksville Parks & Recreation at 931-645-7476 or visit www.cityofclarksville.com.
Clarksville Parks & Recreation introduces Aqua Zumba
March 5, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Enjoy the Zumba classes you love, with a splash! The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will have Aqua Zumba classes every Friday from 4:00pm to 5:00pm at the new Indoor Aquatic Center, located at 166 Cunningham Lane. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks & Recreation to hold guided nature hike on the Clarksville Greenway
March 3, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department invites you to attend a guided nature hike at The Clarksville Greenway, located at the end of Pollard Road. The nature hike will take place Saturday, March 19th from 8:00am to 9:00am.
Dr. L. Dwayne Estes, Associate Professor of Biology at Austin Peay State University, will be leading the guided hike. Dr. Estes will educate hikers by identifying different plants and trees along The Clarksville Greenway.
The guided nature hike is free to participants.
For information on the guided nature hike and other outdoor adventures, feel free to visit www.outdoorclarksville.com.
