Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces large outdoor fitness center now open at McGregor Park
November 29, 2018
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces that the McGregor Park North Extension Trailhead is now home to the largest outdoor fitness center in Clarksville, thanks to a group of Clarksville Academy students and a grant from the Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Health Foundation.
Students in Clarksville Academy’s Challenge Based Learning program wrote the fitness center grant request, which was approved by the Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Health Foundation.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation earns Green Certification Gold status
July 31, 2018
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s Parks and Recreation department recently received a status of “Gold” from the Clarksville-Montgomery County (CMC) Green Certification Program for their efforts in creating a healthier, environment-friendly workplace.
The CMC Green Certification Program is designed to help governments and businesses learn and implement the best practices in environmental stewardship, in an effort to sustain the community’s resources through a series of free workshops taught by environmental and other subject area specialists.
City of Clarksville’s Bel-Aire Park gets a facelift
June 8, 2018
Clarksville Parks and Recreation
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation reopened Bel-Aire Park, a neighborhood green space on Marie Drive off of Peachers Mill Road, Thursday with new and improved playground equipment.
“When I became Mayor, one thing that was very important to me, was ensuring we had recreational opportunities, parks and other amenities for all children to enjoy,” Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan said.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department earns State of Tennessee Recognition
May 15, 2018
Clarksville Park and Recreation achieves Tier III in TDEC benchmarking process
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Park and Recreation Department recently received high honors for its quality and effectiveness of services from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
TDEC presented the Department with a plaque signifying attainment of Tier III status in the State of Tennessee’s benchmark process.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation receives Two Kaleidoscope Awards
February 28, 2018
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department has earned two 2018 Kaleidoscope Awards at the Southeast Events and Festival Association Conference.
Clarksville won second place (Silver Award) for Best Festival over $75,000 for Riverfest, and third place (Bronze Award) for Best Photograph: Dining Downtown for the Farm to Table Dinner. The awards were presented Monday night at the conference in Murfreesboro Tennessee.
City of Clarksville considering a Bike/Walk Advocacy Group
January 18, 2018
Clarksville Parks and Recreation invites community to February 20th meeting.
Clarksville, TN – The success of Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s BCycle bike-sharing program has inspired interest in creating an organization to promote a more bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly community.
Like-minded local residents, businesses, clubs and agencies are invited to meet at 6:00pm February 20th, 2018 at Liberty Park’s Freedom Point to discuss forming a bicycle and pedestrian advocacy group.
Clarksville’s Valleybrook Park reopens with new Playgrounds
November 20, 2017
Federal grants provide updated restrooms, pavilions
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s Valleybrook Park, a neighborhood green space on Crossland Avenue near downtown, reopened Monday after a facelift funded with federal grants secured by the City of Clarksville.
Improvements include two new playgrounds, new restrooms, a new pavilion, conversion of the old restrooms to an additional pavilion, and repaving of the parking lot.
City of Clarksville to hold Urban Wilderness meeting August 22nd
August 1, 2017
Clarksville Mayor, Parks Director to discuss project with neighbors
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan and Parks Director Jennifer Letourneau will meet with neighbors from around the proposed Urban Wilderness park in Midtown Clarksville to discuss the project.
The City officials will make a brief remarks and then take questions and comments about the proposal. The meeting, sponsored by neighborhood organizations, will be at 6:30pm, Tuesday, August 22nd, 2017 at Hilldale Methodist Church.
City of Clarksville opens two new B-Cycle stations
May 8, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan cut a ribbon Monday to open one of Clarksville’s two new bike share stations.
The ceremony, at the Pollard Road trailhead on the Clarksville Greenway, included Clarksville Academy students, Community Health Foundation board members and Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department leaders.
A second new station, at Public Square and Franklin Street in Downtown Clarksville, also opened Monday.