{"id":21396,"date":"2015-10-11T06:00:14","date_gmt":"2015-10-11T11:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=21396"},"modified":"2015-10-11T03:27:48","modified_gmt":"2015-10-11T08:27:48","slug":"clarksville-parks-and-recreation-report-for-october-11th-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2015\/10\/11\/clarksville-parks-and-recreation-report-for-october-11th-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for October 11th, 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-299103\" title=\"Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Clarksville-Parks-and-Recreation-Department.jpg\" alt=\"Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department\" width=\"240\" height=\"96\" \/>Clarksville, TN<\/strong> \u2013 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.<\/p>\n<p>This weeks highlights include: Haunted Swim, Float event for canoe and kayak, Fort Defiance offers haunting experience and Swim Lessons.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_97360\" style=\"width: 490px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Indoor-Aquatic-Center.jpg\"  class=\"thickbox no_icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-97360\" class=\"wp-image-97360 size-medium\" title=\"Register for November Swim Lessons at Clarksville's Indoor Aquatic Center.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Indoor-Aquatic-Center-480x320.jpg\" alt=\"Register for November Swim Lessons at Clarksville's Indoor Aquatic Center.\" width=\"480\" height=\"320\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-97360\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Register for November Swim Lessons at Clarksville&#8217;s Indoor Aquatic Center.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>Haunted Swim<\/h3>\n<p>The Indoor Aquatic Center, located at 166 Cunningham Lane, will be scaring up some Halloween fun at their annual Haunted Swim on Saturday, October 17th from 7:00pm to 10:00pm.<\/p>\n<p>Haunted Swim is a family-friendly event featuring frightful lifeguards, swimming, music, games, and access to the Wibit inflatables. Children ages 12 and under can even take home a free pumpkin (while supplies last).<\/p>\n<p>Cost to attend is $4.00 per person, including adults. Pre-registration is not required, attendees can pay at the door.<\/p>\n<h3>Float the River with Clarksville Parks and Recreation<\/h3>\n<p>Clarksville Parks and Recreation is excited to host a float event for canoe and kayak enthusiasts!<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, October 24th \u2013 Hickory Point to Liberty Park (approx. 10 miles)<\/p>\n<p>Participants must drop off canoes\/kayaks at Hickory Point by 7:00am then drive their vehicle to the Liberty Park boat ramp. Transportation will be provided and will leave Liberty Park boat ramp area by 7:35am. Plan on being in the water by 8:00am.<\/p>\n<p>To sign up online, visit <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/recpro.cityofclarksville.com\" >http:\/\/recpro.cityofclarksville.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For questions, call Melissa Adkins at 931.645.7476.<\/p>\n<p>Participants will need to have their own canoe\/kayak &amp; life jacket and the float is FREE of charge. Life jackets must be worn at all times. Need equipment?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Call one of the outfitters below:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Run-A-Muck Outfitters 931.551.6606<\/li>\n<li>Blueway Adventures 931.320.8466<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Fort Defiance offers haunting experience for the public<\/h3>\n<p>[320right]The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will host its Halloween at Fort Defiance event on Friday, October 30th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the fort located at 120 Duncan Street.<\/p>\n<p>Visitors are invited to gather around the bonfire to listen to haunting historical tales of woe and terror. Don\u2019t be afraid, Fort Defiance isn\u2019t haunted\u2026we think!<\/p>\n<p>This event is free and open to the public.<\/p>\n<h3>Register now for November Swim Lessons<\/h3>\n<p>The Indoor Aquatic Center, located at 166 Cunningham Lane, offers six comprehensive course levels of swim lessons, open to ages 6 months to adult, to teach students how to swim skillfully and safely as well as Adaptive Swim Lessons for those with special needs.<\/p>\n<p>The complete list of swim lessons is available online for registration at recpro.cityofclarksville.com. Next session begins November 2nd so be sure to register before classes are filled! Cost is $35.00 per session, or $15.00 with a pool pass.<\/p>\n<p>Would you rather have one-on-one instruction? We now offer private swim lessons! Private Swim Lessons are available by reservation only and include a minimum of four, 45-minutes sessions for $110.00. Additional sessions may be purchased for an additional $30.00 per session. To reserve a private session, call the Indoor Aquatic Center at 931.472.3351<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Clarksville, TN \u2013 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. 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