{"id":6814,"date":"2011-06-12T11:12:37","date_gmt":"2011-06-12T16:12:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=6814"},"modified":"2011-06-12T11:12:37","modified_gmt":"2011-06-12T16:12:37","slug":"the-clarksville-parks-and-rec-report-for-june-12th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2011\/06\/12\/the-clarksville-parks-and-rec-report-for-june-12th\/","title":{"rendered":"The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report for June 12th"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-20425\" title=\"Clarksville Parks and Recreation\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/parksandrec1-200x66.jpg\" alt=\"Clarksville Parks and Recreation\" width=\"200\" height=\"66\" \/><strong>Clarksville, TN<\/strong> &#8211; 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:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>City Swimming Pools<\/li>\n<li>Downtown Market<\/li>\n<li>Jammin&#8217; in the Alley<\/li>\n<li>Party in the Park<\/li>\n<li>Movies in the Park<\/li>\n<li>Tree Identification Class<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>Make a Splash!<\/h3>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/08\/boy-on-slide.jpg\"  class=\"thickbox no_icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6984\" title=\"The Swan Lake Pool Slide\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/08\/boy-on-slide-155x200.jpg\" alt=\"The Swan Lake Pool Slide\" width=\"109\" height=\"140\" \/><\/a>Pools are now open, and the second session of swim lessons will begin July 11th. Five comprehensive course levels are offered to teach you, your child or other family members how to swim skillfully and safely.<\/p>\n<p>For details on course levels and to see what other aquatic programs are offered, please visit <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cityofclarksville.com\/parks&#038;rec\/swimming.php.\" >www.cityofclarksville.com\/parks&amp;rec\/swimming.php.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Jammin\u2019 in the Alley returns June 17th<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-75126\" title=\"Jammin in the Alley 2011\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/Jammin-in-the-Alley-2011-189x200.jpg\" alt=\"Jammin in the Alley 2011\" width=\"151\" height=\"160\" \/>The City of Clarksville, together with U.S. Bank, will soon be Jammin\u2019 in Strawberry Alley again. Join us on Friday, June 17th, for the concert series\u2019 fourth year in downtown Clarksville.<\/p>\n<p>This month\u2019s free Jammin\u2019 in the Alley concert will feature Chris Robertson! The concert begins at 7:00pm. Come ready to eat, dance and have fun! For a complete schedule, go to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.parksafterdark.com\" >www.parksafterdark.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Clarksville Downtown Market<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-20963\" title=\"Clarksville Downtown Market\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/downtownmarket-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Clarksville Downtown Market\" width=\"100\" height=\"161\" \/>Come down to Public Square from 8:00am to 1:00pm this Saturday for the Clarksville Downtown Market. The market will feature fresh, locally grown produce, nursery stock, handmade craft items and other seasonal commodities. You can also find baked goods, home d\u00e9cor, seasonal flowers and more!<\/p>\n<p>After visiting, be sure to go to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.farmland.org\/vote\" >www.farmland.org\/vote<\/a> to cast your vote to select Clarksville\u2019s Downtown Market as \u201cAmerica\u2019s Favorite Farmers Markets\u201d.<\/p>\n<h3>Party in the Park<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-79253\" title=\"Party in the Park\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Party-in-the-Park.jpg\" alt=\"Party in the Park\" width=\"194\" height=\"82\" \/>Summer is here and school is out, so grab your friends and come \u201cParty in the Park\u201d from 6:00pm to 10:00pm June 17th at Dixon Park, 117 South 10th Street. This event is part of our new summer series just for teens! Each month from June to August, an event will be held at different location for teens to enjoy music, games and more in a safe environment. The events are free and open to teens 15 to 18.<\/p>\n<h3>Movies in the Park<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-76166\" title=\"Movies in the Park\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/Movies-in-the-Park-200x132.jpg\" alt=\"Movies in the Park\" width=\"160\" height=\"106\" \/>Join us for the next Movies in the Park event, featuring the hit movie, \u201cTransformers,\u201d on Saturday June 18th at Heritage Park Soccer Fields. All movies start at dusk with pre-show activities beginning an hour prior.<\/p>\n<p>Admission is free.<\/p>\n<h3>Tree Identification Class<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-64796\" title=\"A Snow Goose Cherry Tree\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/Cherry_Snowgoose-153x200.jpg\" alt=\"A Snow Goose Cherry Tree\" width=\"122\" height=\"160\" \/>Join us at the Clarksville Greenway on Saturday, June 25th, for a tree identification class led by the City of Clarksville\u2019s Forester Bill Mitchell. The activities begin at 8:00am at the end of Pollard Road, just off Peachers Mill Road.<\/p>\n<p>For information on other outdoor activities in the Clarksville area, visit <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.outdoorclarksville.com\" >www.outdoorclarksville.com<\/a>. This new website features a monthly blog, calendar of upcoming events and links to outdoor groups.<\/p>\n<h3>Annual Independence Day Celebration<\/h3>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/IMG_9875.jpg\"  class=\"thickbox no_icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-39682\" title=\"Fireworks light up the River Front during the City of Clarksville's fireworks show last year.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/IMG_9875-200x133.jpg\" alt=\"Fireworks light up the River Front during the City of Clarksville's fireworks show last year.\" width=\"200\" height=\"133\" \/><\/a>The City of Clarksville, Aetna Insurance and U.S. Bank invite you to celebrate our nation\u2019s Independence July 3rd at McGregor Park. This year\u2019s FREE festivities are set to kick off at 6:00pm with the music of local favorites Tina Brown and Chris Robertson and the Country Music Band followed by country music recording artist John Anderson.<\/p>\n<p>The conclusion of the evening\u2019s events will take place at 9:30pm as we honor our nation with Clarksville\u2019s largest fireworks display. With the food, music and fun, everyone is sure to have a great time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Clarksville, TN &#8211; 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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