Clarksville, 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: City’s Independence Day celebration, July Swim Lessons, Explore the Clarksville Blueway, and Get in shape with Just Ordinary Exercise.
City of Clarksville’s Independence Day celebration
Celebration takes place July 3rd
City of Clarksville will celebrate our nation’s independence this year with the eighth annual Independence Day Celebration on Friday, July 3rd, 2015 at Liberty Park. The event is free and open to the public.
Activities and music will begin at 6:30pm. Seating is available throughout the park and the concerts will take place on the Great Lawn of the Wilma Rudolph Event Center. Concessions are for sale throughout the park.
For more details on the City of Clarksville’s Independence Day Celebration, visit www.cityofclarksville.com/events or call the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department at 931.645.7476.
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Register now for July Swim Lessons
Clarksville Parks and Recreation 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.
The complete list of swim lesson sessions is available online for registration at recpro.cityofclarksville.com. Next session begins July 6th so be sure to register before classes are filled!
Cost is $35.00 per session, or $15.00 with a pool pass.
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 per session. To reserve a private session, please contact the pool in which you’d like the session conducted.
Explore the Clarksville Blueway
The Clarksville Blueway provides river access for canoeing, kayaking, fishing, tubing, wading, wildlife viewing, and other recreational opportunities, while connecting to numerous local parks, McGregor Park, Billy Dunlop Park, Trice Landing, Robert Clark Park, and Liberty Park.
Need equipment? Call one of the outfitters below:
Run-A-Muck Outfitters
931.551.6606
Blueway Adventures
931.320.8466
For more information on the Clarksville Blueway, rules, and access points, visit www.cityofclarksville.com
Get in shape with Just Ordinary Exercise
The Kleeman Community Center is offering a new session of J.O.E. (Just Ordinary Exercise) workout classes beginning June 29th through August 31st and registration is underway now!
Cost is only $65.00 with a Community Center ID for 9 weeks of classes! Classes will meet Monday through Thursday from 6:00pm – 7:00pm and are offered to adults, ages 18 and up. Registration is available at recpro.cityofclarksville.com or at the Kleeman Center.
Focusing on full body development, participants will learn the benefits of a healthy lifestyle while building endurance, increasing muscle mass and losing weight. Get the benefits of a personal trainer while working with a group that helps keep you motivated!
