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The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report

Clarksville Parks and RecreationThe 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:

  • Pools closing
  • Fall Adult CoEd Kickball League
  • Downtown Market
  • Movies in the Park
  • Adult Softball Leagues Final Fees
  • Jammin’ in the Alley
  • Kleeman Center Senior Dance
  • Clarksville Riverfest 2010
  • Billy Dunlop Park
  • Party in the Skate Park
Party at the Skate Park
Party at the Skate Park

Take a swim- TODAY is the last day for pools to be open!

Fall Adult CoEd Kickball League- Sign up NOW!

It’s not just for recess anymore! The deadline for teams to register has been extended! Teams need to register at the Parks & Recreation Main Office located at 102 Public Square by August 9! Teams must consist of 11 to 20 players. The cost per team is $300 and includes 10 games, a single elimination tournament, and trophies. League play will begin August 16 and run through early November at Heritage Park. All games will be played on Monday nights beginning at 6:30pm.

Vote for Clarksville’s Downtown Market- TODAY!

Clarksville Downtown MarketCome down to Public Square this Saturday from 8am to 1pm 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 décor, seasonal flowers and more! After visiting, be sure to go to www.farmland.org/vote to cast your vote to select Clarksville’s Downtown Market- “America’s Favorite Farmers Markets”.

Movies in the Park

Movies in the Park
Movies in the Park

Join us for our next viewing of Movies in the Park, Saturday, August 14 at Heritage Park Soccer fields for the viewing of Hairspray rated PG. Come early to save your spot and enjoy pre-show activities beginning an hour before the movie which will begin at dark. Admission to the movie is free. For a complete movie schedule, visit www.parksafterdark.com or become a member of the Movies in the Park Facebook group by searching “Clarksville Movies in the Park”.

Images from the Movies in the Park on August 7th 2010.

Adult Softball Leagues

SoftballCoaches packets will be ready for pick up at the Park & Recreation office after 2pm August 11. The season will begin August 15 at Heritage Park. For more information go to www.cityofclarkvsille.com, click on the Community link and then Athletics.

Jammin’ in the Alley August 20

Jammin' In the AlleyThe City of Clarksville together with U.S. Bank will soon be Jammin’ in Strawberry Alley again. Join us on Friday, August 20 for Jammin’ in the Alley’s third year in downtown Clarksville.

This month’s free concert features The Sell Outs- a local favorite in Clarksville. The concert begins at 7 pm, come ready to eat, dance and have fun! For a complete schedule, go to www.parksafterdark.com.

Kleeman Center Senior Dance

Ready to dance the night away? Seniors ages 50 and up are encouraged to attend the Senior Dance at the Kleeman Community Center Saturday, August 21 from 3-5pm. The event will include a DJ and refreshments. Admission is $2 at the door.

Clarksville Riverfest 2010

Riverfest 2010

Join us for The City of Clarksville’s 23rd Annual Riverfest Celebration on September 10-11, 2010. This two day music and art festival takes place alongside the Cumberland River at McGregor Park. This FREE event features delicious food, activities for kids of all ages, a hot air balloon and multiple stages of live entertainment. Don’t miss the other fun activities to include the Riverfest Regatta, Lighted Boat Parade Wait Staff Wars, Cornhole Tournament and much more! For a complete list of Riverfest activities and other information please visit www.clarksvilleriverfest.com or become our friend on Facebook by searching, “Clarksville Parks & Recreation”.

Billy Dunlop Park

Billy Dunlop will be closed to the public beginning at 5pm, August 10. The park will re-open to the public the following morning.

Boy Scout Troop 509 camping at Billy Dunlop Park

Party in the Skate Park

The City of Clarksville held another of their teen targeted events with Party at the Skate Park on August 6th, 2010.

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The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report and Parks Department press releases is written by Candice Tillman,  the Supervisor of Marketing & Public Relations for the City of Clarksville Department of Parks & Recreation.
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