Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department and YMCA introduce new Yoga in the Park series
April 25, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department and the Clarksville YMCA are teaming up for a new fitness series this spring and summer.
The 6-week Yoga in the Park series will begin May 16th at McGregor Park, located at 640 North Riverside Drive. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for April 23rd, 2012
April 23, 2012
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:
- Musicians Wanted
- Registration for the 50+ Olympics is Underway
- Jazz & Hip Hop
- 34th Annual Queen City Road Race
- Deposits Due May 4th
- *NEW* Yoga in the Park
- Self-Defense Class
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department and the Downtown Clarksville Association businesses celebrate National Walk in a Park Day
March 27, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s Parks & Recreation Department along with the Downtown Clarksville Association businesses will walk from the courtesy boat dock at McGregor Park to the North Extension and back, Friday, March 30th, 2012, in celebration of National Walk in a Park Day.
The walk will begin at noon and the public is invited to participate. [Read more]
Santa will not be at Christmas on the Cumberland Tonight
December 24, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Due to the number of good children in the area, Santa had to leave early for the North Pole to ready for his big night and will not be at the Riverwalk this evening for photos.
Christmas on the Cumberland is open nightly from 5:00pm-10:00pm Sunday through Thursday,and from 5:00pm-11:00pm on Fridays and Saturdays through January 1st, 2012. Admission to the event is free.
Bring the family down tonight for a walk through the holiday display that features over 1,000,000 individual Lights and spans the entire length of McGregor Park in Downtown Clarksville.
The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report for November 13th
November 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:
- Community Thanksgiving Feast
- Quick Silver Social
- Christmas on the Cumberland to Begin this Month
- Christmas Parade
- Downtown for the Holidays Christmas Cookie Bake-Off
- Register now for the Jingle Bell Jog 5K
- Swimming Lessons at the Indoor Aquatic Center
The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report for November 6th
November 6, 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:
- Aqua Zumba
- Winter Gym
- Community Thanksgiving Feast
- Christmas on the Cumberland to Begin this Month
- Christmas Parade
- Downtown for the Holidays Christmas Cookie Bake-Off
- Register now for the Jingle Bell Jog 5K
Christmas on the Cumberland to open November 22nd
November 3, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s Christmas on the Cumberland is sure to create lasting memories this holiday season as thousands experience the captivating displays of over one million lights! Join the City of Clarksville and US Bank as we celebrate Christmas on the Cumberland’s 13th year with a grand opening ceremony, November 22nd at 6:30pm at McGregor Park’s RiverWalk.
The grand opening will feature the official lighting of the Cumberland by Mayor Kim McMillan along with special guests, Channel 4 News Snowbird, and the jolly old man himself- Santa Claus!
A young girl visiting with Santa Claus at Christmas on the Cumberland 2010.
Professional Basketball Team Comes to UrbanFest
October 7, 2011
American Basketball Associations’ newest team; Nashville Soul, will participate in annual festival
Clarksville, TN — Nashville has the Titans, the Predators and now the Souls. The newest team to hit Tennessee; the Nashville Soul; will be at UrbanFest.
“We want to raise awareness about the team, it’s a lot of local players (Clarksville’s own Trenton Hassell), and some of the home games will be played in Clarksville,” says team owner John Rowe. “…UrbanFest is an awesome event and we will have some players and staff there as well;” he adds. [Read more]
Food, Fun, and Jobs at UrbanFest
October 6, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Most festivals feature music, food, and possibly things for children to do. However, in a time when the unemployment rate is at 10% in Clarksville, TN. UrbanFest is positioned to entertain and help the unemployed.
On Saturday, October 8th, from noon to 11:00pm, McGregor Park will be filled with the sounds of salsa bands, uplifting lyrics of gospel, the laughter of children; the beats from the Tina Brown Blues Band and jobs. [Read more]
Riverside Drive Lane Closures for Riverfest & Park Information
September 5, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Lanes of Riverside Drive will be closed at various times for Riverfest, beginning September 8th and continuing through September 10th.
Traffic flow will be slower than usual during this time, so we recommend drivers plan alternate routes or give themselves plenty of time to travel to their destination. [Read more]
