Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for December 8th, 2013
December 8, 2013
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: Christmas on the Cumberland, Christmas Cookie Bake-Off, Indoor Aquatic Center to host New Year’s Eve Bash, and
Chocolate Affair Tickets.
Free Activities and Entertainment this weekend at Christmas on the Cumberland
Clarksville’s Indoor Aquatic Center to host New Year’s Eve Bash
December 5, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Cheers to a splashing new year! Visit the Indoor Aquatic Center at New Providence this New Year’s Eve for the 3rd annual New Year’s Eve Splash!
The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a New Year’s Eve pool party from 8:30pm to 12:30am on Monday, December 31st.
Clarksville Community Centers will close temporarily for annual maintenance and gym floor upgrades
December 5, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation would like to remind citizens that each of the three community centers will be closing temporarily to conduct their annual maintenance period. [Read more]
Deadline for Clarksville’s 54th Annual Christmas Parade is quickly approaching
December 3, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville and Montgomery County Government have partnered along with Agero to host the 54th Annual Christmas Parade. The parade, a night-time, lighted Christmas parade, is scheduled for December 7th, 2013 beginning at 5:00pm in Downtown Clarksville.
The Clarksville Jaycees banner leads off the annual Christmas Parade
The Christmas parade is an event for local businesses, schools, and organizations to showcase their Christmas spirit. Don’t miss the Budweiser Clydesdales, the 101st Army Band and Grand Marshal local cancer survivor, Garrett Whipple!
A brief tree lighting ceremony will be held immediately following the parade on Public Square with Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan and on the County Square with Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers. This year’s parade theme is “Storybook Christmas”. The deadline to enter is December 5th.
Parade entry forms are available at the city’s three community centers, the Parks and Recreation office, and online at www.mcgtn.org or www.cityofclarksville.com/parade. The cost to enter is $30.00 for all entries except churches and civic groups. All entries must also be accompanied by an unwrapped new toy, non-perishable food items, or grocery store gift cards valued at $25.00. Church and civic groups need only donate item valued at $25.00 for entry.
All toys, non-perishable food items, and gift cards will be collected during parade check-in, on December 7th, and will be distributed among local charities.
For more information about the 54th Annual Christmas Parade, please contact Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 931.645.7476 or visit recpro.cityofclarksville.com.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation reports Indoor Aquatic Center back Open
December 2, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Due to mechanical issues, the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department temporarily closed the Indoor Aquatic Center, located at 166 Cunningham Lane, last week.
The pool is now open and welcoming visitors.
The Indoor Aquatic Center at New Providence.
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]
Clarksville’s Youth Dodgeball League registration begins Monday, December 2nd, 2013
December 1, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Youth Dodgeball League registration will take place this Monday, December 2nd through December 27th!
Pre-registration is required and participants can register at the Parks and Recreation Main office as well as online at recpro.cityofclarksville.com. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for December 1st, 2013
December 1, 2013
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: Christmas on the Cumberland, Walk with Me Tennessee Program, Indoor Aquatic Center Toddlers Event and Youth Dodgeball League returns, Giving on the Cumberland, Christmas Cookie Bake-Off, Community Centers get in the holiday spirit.
Enjoy the 1,000,000 lights illuminating McGregor Park at Christmas on the Cumberland in Clarksville, Tennessee.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
November 25, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Several of the Clarksville Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th for the Thanksgiving holiday.
The Main Office, located at 104 Public Square, the Indoor Aquatic Center as well as the Kleeman, Crow and Burt-Cobb community centers will be closed in observance of the holiday but will return to normal operating hours after Friday. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for November 24th, 2013
November 24, 2013
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: Christmas on the Cumberland, Walk with Me Tennessee Program, and Indoor Aquatic Center Toddlers Event.
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan and Santa Claus get ready to flip the switch lighting up the 2012 Christmas on the Cumberland
