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The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report

Clarksville Parks and RecreationClarksville, TN – 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.

This weeks highlights include:

  • Holiday Hours at Community Centers
  • Pool Pass Gift Cards
  • Quick Silver Social
  • Christmas on the Cumberland
  • Learn to hula
  • Clarksville Greenway
  • R&B Step/Dance Classes
  • Indoor Soccer program
  • Movies in the Park 2011
A young girl visiting with Santa Claus at Christmas on the Cumberland received a brand new bicycle for Christmas
A young girl visiting with Santa Claus at Christmas on the Cumberland received a brand new bicycle for Christmas

??????Holiday Hours

The Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department’s three Community Centers will be operating on holiday schedule hours beginning December 17 through January 4. Holiday Center hours are as follows:

* Monday-Friday, 10 am – 7 pm
* Saturdays will remain normal hours

Pool Pass Gift Cards Make the Perfect Gift

With the holidays approaching and the opening of the Indoor Aquatic Center at New Providence nearing, be sure to stuff your stockings this season with a pool pass gift card. Gift cards are on sale now at the Parks and Recreation Main Office located at 102 Public Square. Gift cards can be purchased in the following amounts, $25, $50, $100 and can be redeemed for lessons, memberships, or merchandise at the Indoor Aquatic Center. For more information, please call 931-645-7476.

Silver Socials

Everyone ages 50 and up, come out to the Kleeman Community Center every 3rd Saturday of the month beginning January 15th from 5-7 p.m. Enjoy music, games and refreshments for only $2!

Christmas on the Cumberland

Come enjoy the popular Christmas on the Cumberland walk-through event now through January 2. Event hours are 5-10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday and 5-11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Children of all ages are sure to love Christmas on the Cumberland. For more information, visit www.cityofclarksville.com.

Learn to Hula at the Crow

Adults and children can learn the unique traditional art of hula dancing for FREE! Classes meet Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5-8pm at the Crow Community Center located at 211 Richview Road

New Addition at the Clarksville Greenway

Clarksville GreenwayThe Clarksville Greenway, located at 1101, recently unveiled a new addition- a pedestrian bridge that features a 600’ panoramic view of nature as well as about a mile and a fourth of additional trail. The bridge was dedicated as Raymond C. Hand Pass, in honor of the family’s donation which allowed for the extension.

Since its opening in September of 2009, the Clarksville Greenway continues to grow and attract Clarksville residents from all over the city for walking, biking, running, bird watching and more. Make a trip to the Clarksville Greenway today!

R&B Step/Dance Classes

Step/dance your way to healthy! Learn basic steps, turns and various techniques of dance routines while engaging in an invigorating cardio workout. This class is offered Saturdays from 1-2 p.m. at the Burt Cobb Community Center located at 1011 Franklin Street. The cost is $2 per class and a Community Center I.D. card is required.

Indoor Soccer program to be offered soon

Beginning January 15, the Crow Community Center, located at 211 Richview Road, will offer its eight week indoor soccer program to kids ages 4-12. Cost is $20 per child. Register today! For more information, please call 931-645-7476.

Movies in the Park 2011

Movies in the ParkWant to have a say on what you see at Movies in the Park next summer? Please email your movie suggestions to our Special Events Coordinator at niki.crowe@cityofclarksville.com or add your suggestion to the Facebook page by searching Clarksville Movies in the Park. The only restrictions are that they cannot be Disney and must be on DVD by May 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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