Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Native American Heritage Month to be held at Fort Defiance
November 14, 2022
Clarksville, TN – Join members of the Native Cultural Circle on November 19th from 11:00am until 12:30pm for storytelling and dance demonstrations at Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center.
The event is part of Native American Heritage Month. The group will share and discuss their history and demonstrate aspects of Native American culture.
“Montgomery County has many historical sites originating from diverse indigenous populations,” said Roxanne Jenkins, Associate Historical Interpreter at Fort Defiance.
Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center. (Mark Haynes, Clarksville Online)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Movies in the Park kicks off Saturday
August 14, 2020
Liberty Park Athletic Field remains the site Movies in the Park
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department’s Movies in the Park presented by Kyrstin Frate with Keller Williams is back for a third time this summer.
“Pokemon: Detective Pikachu” will be shown on Saturday, August 15th, 2020 at the Liberty Park Athletic Field. Activities will begin at 5:30pm, followed by the movie at sunset, which is around 7:30pm.
The first 40 guests will receive a free Movies in the Park popcorn bucket and one free bucket of popcorn provided by Loaves & Fishes TN. The branded bucket will allow guests to receive a $1.00 discount on popcorn at future Movies in the Park events this year.
Clarksville Downtown Market wins four awards
March 2, 2019
Clarksville Parks and Recreation event earns State, National Accolades
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Downtown Market received national recognition at two conferences this past week.
As part of the Pick TN Conference in Franklin, Tennessee, on February 21st-23rd, the Tennessee Association of Farmers Markets awarded the Clarksville Downtown Market first place for Best Market Brochure and second place for the Best Market T-shirt.
Jennifer Letourneau, Clarksville Parks & Recreation Director and Channel Lemon, Clarksville Downtown Market Manager with Joe Pitts, City of Clarksville Mayor.
New Providence Pool opens for indoor season October 1st
September 27, 2017
Indoor facility offers swim lessons, fitness classes and special events
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s New Providence Pool, the only public indoor pool in the City of Clarksville, opens for its fall and winter indoor season on Sunday, October 1st, 2017.
New Providence Pool is at 168 Cunningham Lane, off Fort Campbell Boulevard. The pool offers swim lessons, water fitness classes, lap swim, and open swimming through May.
New Providence Indoor Pool
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for August 16th, 2015
August 16, 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: New program offers, PE to homeschool students, Program to offer a class in basic fly fishing, and Riverfest Juried Art Show.
Go Commando Half Marathon donates $40,000 to Local Organizations
November 21, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Go Commando Half Marathon and 5k presented by CDE Lightband announced Thursday they would donate $40,000 to local non-profits and community organizations. The largest recipients, Clarksville Area YMCA and Fort Campbell Historical Foundation were on hand to accept the donations.
YMCA check was accepted by James “O’Bee” O’Bryant Executive Director of the Clarksville Area YMCA. From L to R: Jessica Goldberg (Race Director), O’Bee O’Bryant (YMCA Executive Director), Jim Manning (CDE Lightband), and Channel Lemon (Race Director).
Aquatic Specialty Class Schedule to change temporarily at Indoor Aquatic Center
March 20, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Aqua Belly dancing classes scheduled for Monday, March 19th and Wednesday, March 21st will not be held this week due to instructor illness. Aqua Belly dancing is held at the Indoor Aquatic Center at New Providence, located at 166 Cunningham Lane. This class is expected to return to its regular schedule next week.
For more details on the Aqua Belly dancing, please contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 931.645.7476 or visit www.cityofclarksville.com.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Open House
March 3, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will conduct an open house regarding the Blueway Concept and Vision on March 12th, 2012 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.
The open house will be held at West Creek Elementary School, located at 2101 West Creek Coyote Trail. [Read more]
Clarksville Movies in the Park Facebook page announces first movie of the season
February 28, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The movies for the 2012 season of Movies in the Park have been selected with the first showing, “Hugo”, winner of 5 Oscars, announced via Facebook.
Clarksville Parks & Recreation is encouraging all the movie-goers out there to visit the “Clarksville Movies in the Park” Facebook page every day to guess the titles for this year’s showings. Hints and clues will be provided and the first one to guess correctly receives a free treat!
Movies in the Park
