Clarksville Parks and Recreation celebrates Clarksville BCycle third year
January 10, 2019
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation will celebrate the third anniversary of Clarksville’s popular bike share program, Clarksville BCycle, with free bike rides. Third-year milestones include 9,600 trips that covered almost 65,000 miles and allowed riders to burn 2.5 million calories.
Residents are invited to use the promo code “1320” when checking out a bike from one of Clarksville BCycle’s five stations from January 13th-20th to receive a free 60-minute bike ride. Usage fees apply after the first hour.
Free 60-minute Clarksville BCycle bike rides offered January 13th-20th
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 Academy, Health Foundation partner with City of Clarksville on outdoor fitness center at McGregor Park. (Clarksville Parks and Recreation)
Clarksville Academy, Health Foundation partner with City on outdoor fitness center
November 19, 2018
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department announces that the McGregor Park North Extension Trailhead will soon be 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.
Outdoor Fitness Gym at the Mary’s Oak Trailhead of the Clarksville Greenway.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Christmas on the Cumberland to open November 20th
November 10, 2018
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation says the City of Clarksville’s Christmas on the Cumberland is sure to create lasting memories this holiday season as thousands experience the captivating display of more than two million lights.
Christmas on the Cumberland
Clarksville Parks and Recreation continues to grow Red River Trail
September 26, 2018
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation will hold a public meeting from 1:00pm-3:00pm Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018 on the Red River Trail with a three-fold purpose.
The meeting will begin with a ribbon cutting for Phase 1 of the Red River Trail, the newest section of trail beginning at the North Extension of the Riverwalk at McGregor Park to the Providence Boulevard overpass, adding approximately a quarter-mile of trail.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Event will Celebrate Completion of Phase 1, break ground on Phase 2 of Red River Trail.
Clarksville Riverfest has large turnout despite Weather
September 10, 2018
Clarksville, TN – “In practical terms, this year’s Clarksville Riverfest was a success,” Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Rob Rayburn said. “We still had a great turnout, and though weather was a factor, the rain held off long enough for lots of folks to come out and enjoy some great music, food and fun.”
Weather was the big story at this year’s Riverfest, with delays on Friday and then an early wrap on Saturday, Rayburn and his team were forced to make some tough decisions.
This year’s Riverfest was hindered by rain, which delayed Friday’s events and forced organizers to cancel several of Saturday’s scheduled performers, including headliner Sister Hazel.
Clarksville Riverfests’ Rally on the Cumberland Winners Announced
September 10, 2018
Clarksville Riverfest
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s Riverfest kicked off Saturday, September 8th with Rally on the Cumberland, the city’s annual canoe and kayak race.
Fourteen boats began the race at the Montgomery County Conservation Club at 8:00am and paddled approximately 6 miles in length on the Cumberland River to McGregor Park.
Participants paddled the Cumberland River for prizes, bragging rights.
2018 Clarksville Riverfest Rally on the Cumberland. (Clarksville Parks and Recreation)
Clarksville’s Riverfest Regatta a sure crowd pleaser
September 9, 2018
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, September 8th, the Clarksville Riverfest Regatta, also known at the cardboard boat races, took place at McGregor Park Boat Launch Area at 1:00pm. It was overcast, cool, with a steady down river wind.
Boats are constructed from cardboard and recycled materials and raced down the Cumberland River in a 100-yard dash. U.S. Bank was the sponsor of this year’s Riverfest Regatta. There were 10 entries and 9 took part in the races.
Clarksville Riverfest Regatta
Clarksville Riverfest’s Juried Art Show was held Thursday night
September 8, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Hundreds came out for the annual Riverfest Juried Art Show at Wilma Rudolph Event Center Thursday night, the official beginning of Clarksville’s Riverfest 2018, one of Clarksville’s most anticipated events.
Artists of all ages, working in many mediums, were invited to submit their work. Multiple categories allowed for a wide variety of creative expression, and at 6:15pm, this year’s awards winners were announced.
More than 100 entires made the cut for this year’s Riverfest Juried Art Show. The official kickoff of Riverfest 2018 took place Thursday at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center.
Early Storm does not dampen Riverfest Friday night
September 8, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Friday night fun at this year’s Riverfest was slightly delayed as a storm moved through in the late afternoon hours, but by 6:00pm the sound of live music was echoing across the Cumberland River and McGregor Park was coming to life.
Riverfest is Clarksville’s annual 3-day music and arts festival that features food, activities for kids of all ages, and an always impressive lineup of bands from Clarksville, Nashville and beyond.
Friday night at Riverfest was delayed by rain, but not for long. Bands on both stages were playing under clear skies by 6:00pm.
