Tag: Clarksville Parks & Recreation
Parks & Recreation celebrates National Trails Day with Greenway Clean-Up
Clarksville Parks & Recreation invites everyone to celebrate National Trails Day on June 1. Parks & Recreation will mark the day with a clean-up at the Clarksville Greenway.
The Greenway is located at 1101 Pollard Road, off of Peachers Mill Road in North Clarksville. The clean-up will be from 8 to 10 a.m.
National Trails Day, organized by the American Hiking Society, is celebrated across the country as a way to inspire the public to discover and learn about our nation’s trail system. Those interested in volunteering can contact Melissa Adkins at 645-7476.
For more details on the Greenway clean-up, please contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreation at (931) 645-7476 or visit www.cityofclarksville.com.
Zumba fitness makes return to Crow Community Center
Clarksville Parks & Recreation announces the resumption of its Zumba fitness program . So if you’ve marking time with boring workouts while waiting for Zumba , your wait is over.
Ditch the workout and join the Zumba fitness party at the Crow Community Center, located at 211 Richview Road. The Crow Center will once again offer Zumba fitness classes on Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. beginning May 29.
Zumba fitness classes combine Latin dance with hip hop dance and other exotic music flavors. Routines feature aerobic interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. No experience is necessary, just wear athletic shoes and come prepared to burn calories. Classes will be $3 per class or $20 for 6 weeks with a Community 
Center ID.
For more details on this or other community center activities, please contact Parks and Recreation at 931-645-7476.
Public regains access to Liberty Park
The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department has restored public access to Liberty Park. Clarksville Parks & Recreation reopened most areas of Liberty Park today. Recent weekend flooding had closed the public’s access to the park.
The walking trails, King’s Run Bark Park, Where Imagination Flows playground and all restrooms except the small pavilion next to the bark park are open as of 11:00 a.m. this morning.
The pond and boardwalk remain closed due to flooding that hasn’t receded in that area.
Clarksville Parks & Recreation appreciate everyone’s patience during the cleanup and look forward to welcoming visitors back to enjoy the park.
Cumberland Arts Experience coming May 25
Clarksville Parks & Recreation Public Square Office
The Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department is offering the next one-day session of its latest Saturday arts program, the Cumberland Arts Experience. The session will be held at the Kleeman Community Center, 166 Cunningham Lane.
The Cumberland Arts Experience will be held May 25, and will teach basic painting skills as participants paint along with an instructor to create a piece of art they can take home with them. Each month features a different painting, all inspired by things and places in the Cumberland region, so the classes will never be the same! Cost of this program is $35 per class and includes all supplies such as paint and canvas.
The Cumberland Arts Experience is much more than a painting class, it’s a well-rounded night of fun as participants will be treated to light music, “mocktails” and food tastings from local chef Kristina Waters.
Entrance of Kleeman Community Center
Classes will take place once a month from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kleeman Community Center. Pre-registration for the Cumberland Arts Experience is required and available online at recpro.cityofclarksville.com. If you can’t make the May class, other sessions will be held June 22 and July 27.
For more details on programs at our Community Centers, please contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Office at 645-7476 or visit recpro.cityofclarksville.com.
35th Annual Queen City Road Race is Saturday
The 35th Annual Queen City Road Race, scheduled for this Saturday, May 4, is quickly approaching! Be aware that as the 5K and 7K race routes take runners through the streets of Historic Downtown Clarksville, there will be several road closures to accommodate the safety of the runners.
The south bound lane of N. 2nd Street to Main Street will be closed as well as the eastbound lane of College Street, and University Avenue to 8th Street. Additional closures include Summer Street, Henry Street and the Dunn Center parking lot on the side facing Governors Stadium.
Online registration can be completed at recpro.cityofclarksville.com. Online registration is available until noon on Friday, May 3. Participants in the One Mile Movement can register online at recpro.cityofclarksville.com, by mail or in person at the Clarksville Parks and Recreation office at 102 Public Square, Clarksville, Tennessee, 37040.
The 35th Annual Queen City Road Race is presented by the City of Clarksville and Cumberland Bank and Trust and is co-sponsored by Austin Peay State University, the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System, Tennessee Coordinated School Health, WJZM, The Leaf-Chronicle, Q-108, The Beaver 100.3 FM, Eagle 94.3 FM, Sports Radio 540 The Fan, Z 97.5 FM, Clarksville NOW.com and Lamar Advertising.
For complete details about the Queen City Road Race including a race schedule and course maps, please visit us online at www.cityofclarksville.com/ qcrr or call (931) 645-7476.
Week of the Eagle leads Parks & Rec Weekly Report
On Saturday, the City of Clarksville joins the local week-long military appreciation celebration known as ‘Warrior Week’ with its Annual Picnic. The City of Clarksville hosts the 6th Annual Military Appreciation Day Picnic, April 27 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Heritage Park.
The Annual Military Appreciation Day Picnic welcomes all active duty, retired military and their families to enjoy free food and drinks. Kids can jump on inflatables, play games, have their faces painted and more! The picnic is free with a valid Military ID.
Civil War Photography Exhibit: Civil War Photography Exhibit opens at Fort Defiance. The Fort Defiance Interpretive Center will host a photography exhibit April 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Saturday exhibit will include a collection of photographs dating between the 1840’s and 1860’s, with an emphasis on photography during the American Civil War.
Visitors will be able to observe how a mobile photography studio would have looked and operated during that time period and purchase their own image preserved on steel or glass.
In addition, visitors can tour the permanent exhibit which includes the 18-minute film, “Crossroads of Change 1861-1865”.
Cumberland Art Experience at Kleeman Center: Kleeman Center hosting April Cumberland Arts Experience Saturday. The April session of the Cumberland Arts Experience will be held April 27, at the Kleeman Community Center, 166 Cunningham Lane, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Learn basic painting skills as you paint along with an instructor to create a piece of art you can take home with you. Each month features a different painting, all inspired by things and places in the Cumberland region, so the classes will never be the same! Cost to participate is $35 per class and includes supplies such as paint and canvas. This month’s painting will be “Floating Down the Cumberland.”
Pre-registration is required and available online at recpro.cityofclarksville.com. If you can’t make the April class, sessions will be held May 25, June 22 and July 27.
50 Plus Olympics: Registration is underway for the 50 Plus Olympics! This event is open to those at least 50-years-old and will take place at various locations in Clarksville. You don’t have to be a pro to compete! Competitors can enjoy golf, bowling, table tennis, pickleball, basketball, badminton, horseshoes, shuffleboard, swimming events, track & field events, disc golf, cornhole, lawn darts and ladderball. Competitors can also enjoy a delicious and fun meal at the closing dinner!
Summer Pool Passes: Did you know that pool passes are on sale year round? If you’re preparing for your summer pool visits, don’t forget your pool pass!
Want to save some time in line? Here are tips to cut your wait time.
· Create or update your family’s account online at: http://RecPro.CityofClarksville.com.
· Email a photo of each family member on your pool pass (with their names) to ParksRec@cityofclarksville.com. We can add them to your account before you arrive.
· Bring your completed form with you. A printable registration form is available at http://RecPro.CityofClarksville.com under the “Links” section.
Front Entrance Renovations
Please pardon our construction as we are renovating our front counter area. All patrons are asked to please use the 102 Public Square entrance.
KIng’s Run Bark Park restrooms temporarily closed
Clarksville Parks & Recreation announces the temporary closing of restroom facilities at the bark park.
The restrooms at the King’s Run Bark Park at Liberty Park will be temporarily closed for mechanical repair. The Parks & Recreation Department hopes to reopen the restrooms by Monday, April 29.
For more details on the Clarksville parks, please contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 931-645-7476 or visit www.cityofclarksville.com.
Indoor Aquatic Center hosting Special Needs Nite
City of Clarksville Parks & Recreation is excited to announce its Special Needs Night event at the Indoor Aquatic Center. The newly slated event will be held April 27, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The center is located at 1`66 Cunningham Lane.
The event is open to children and adults with mental or physical disabilities and their families. Cost to attend: $#1 per person, including family members who may not be swimming.
This event will allow special needs families to enjoy the pool while getting acquainted with the water or practicing previously learned water safety skills.
Pre-registration is available at recpro.cityofclarksville.com and is encouraged.
For more details on Special Needs Nights, please contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 931-645-7476 or visit www.cityofclarksville.com/aquaticevents.
Movies in the Park 2013 season opens May 4
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s ‘Movies in the Park,’ the free Saturday evenings outdoor movie series, will launch its eighth season on May 4. The season opens at the Heritage Park Soccer fields with the popular animated film, “Brave” – which is rated PG.
Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce that this year ‘Movies in the Park’ gains a new venue! The first half of scheduled movie screenings will be at the Heritage Park Soccer fields on Peachers Mill Road. The second half of scheduled screenings will take place at the new outdoor amphitheater at Liberty Park.
This year’s movie schedule is as follows:
May 4 – Brave (PG) at Heritage Park
May 11 – Wreck-It Ralph (PG) at Heritage Park
June 1 – Les Miserables (PG-13) at Heritage Park
June 15 – Rudy (PG) at Heritage Park
June 29 – Lincoln (PG-13) at Liberty Park
July 13 – Despicable Me (PG) at Liberty Park
August 10 – People’s Choice at Liberty Park
August 31 – Gone with the Wind (PG) at Liberty Park
October 19 – Hotel Transylvania (PG) & Ghostbusters (PG) at Liberty Park
All movies begin at dusk, with pre-show activities, “Move before the Movies”, taking place an hour prior. Be sure to bring your blankets and lawn chairs. As always, you are welcome to bring your picnic basket, but concessions will also be available. Sorry, no pets allowed.
Visit, www.cityofclarksville.com/moviesinthepark now thru July 10 to vote on the People’s Choice movie. The movie with the most votes will be shown at Liberty Park on August 10.
Special thanks to our sponsors for their support to make free outdoor movies possible. Movies in the Park sponsors include One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, The Leaf-Chronicle, Bojangles, Clarksville Family Magazine, Altra Federal Credit Union, The YMCA of Clarksville, The Beaver 100.3, Q108, Lamar Advertising, Premier Medical Group, Eagle 94.3, Z97.5, and ClarksvilleNOW.com.
Kleeman Community Center now offers Teen Challenge
Kleeman Community Center, 166 Cunningham Lane
Kleeman Community Center, located at 166 Cunningham Lane, is always looking for ways to engage the youth demographic of the greater North Clarksville community. Its research has resulted in a new teen program just in time for the spring and summer seasons. The Kleeman Community Center announces its new teen-focused opportunity, Teen Challenge Recreation & Education Program.
Teen Challenge will be held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 2:30 to 5 p.m. through May 22. Mondays will feature sporting events while Wednesdays will offer a class on different issues that teens face everyday such as risky behaviors, eating disorders, peer pressure and more. Fridays will feature the creation of arts & craft projects using recycled and re-purposed items.
The Teen Challenge is open to ages 10 to 15 and is free to participate.
For more details on the Teen Challenge or other programs, please contact Parks and Recreation at 931-645-7476 or visit recpro.cityofclarksville.com.
