Topic: Clarksville Department of Parks and Recreation

Clarksville Youth Fishing Rodeo a big hit with the Kids

By Bill Larson | June 12, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) in partnership with the Clarksville Department of Parks and Recreation, Grandpa’s, Walmart, Boyles Bait, First Baptist Church, and Yellow Creek Baptist Church worked together to give the youth of Clarksville an opportunity to enjoy a day of free fishing in Liberty Park on Saturday.

The annual Youth Fishing Rodeo is held on the second Saturday in June to coincides with Tennessee’s Free Fishing Day and 16 and under Free Fishing Week. “This is the 12th year that we’ve joined together with the Clarksville Department of Parks and Recreation, and all of our sponsors to bring the outdoors to young kids who may be fishing for the very first time,” said Montgomery County Wildlife Officer Dale Grandstaff. This year, there were 380 kids gathered around the fishing pond at Liberty Park to have a great time in the great outdoors!

The 2013 TWRA Youth Fishing Rodeo at Liberty Park

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2013 Queen City Road Race was a test of the Runner’s Endurance

By Bill Larson | May 7, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – On Saturday the City of Clarksville’s Department of Parks and Recreation held their 35th Annual Queen City Road Race on the campus of Austin Peay State University, late yesterday they released the results of the races.

It was a rainy, cold, miserable of a day for running but that didn’t stop the 1,650 Racers who turned out to challenge themselves by running in the race.

“It’s absolutely awesome. It’s amazing to me that 1,650 people would come out and brave the elements and participate want to run and walk and just get out be physically active! There’s a lot of smiling faces and it’s been a wonderful day, even despite the rain,” said Clarksville Department of Parks and Recreation Director Mark Tummons, as we stood together at the finish line.

The start of the 2013 Queen City Road Race 5k race.

City of Clarksville’s Spring Eggstravanganza Easter Egg Hunt was a blast!

By Bill Larson | April 1, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Department of Parks and Recreation held their annual Spring Eggstravanganza Easter Egg Hunt Saturday at at the Heritage Park Baseball Fields.

This year separate hunts were held for each age between 2 and 10 with hunts kicking off every 15 minutes.  There were more than 20,000 eggs; scattered among them were special prize eggs.

Kids scoop up Easter Eggs during the City of Clarksville’s 2013 Spring Eggstravanganza Easter Egg Hunt

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Clarksville Department of Parks and Recreation’s Wettest Egg Hunt Continues to Delight Area Children

By Bill Larson | March 26, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – The Indoor Aquatic Center once again played host to one of the most popular Easter events in Clarksville, The Wettest Egg Hunts. On Saturday, March 23rd, thousands of brightly colored eggs were put into the swimming and wading pools, to await the hundreds of children who would plunge in to seek out a variety of prizes. Many of the eggs floated, but some were weighted causing them to sink to the bottom of the pool.

A young man chases a floating egg at the Clarksville Department of Parks and Recreation‘s Indoor Aquatic Center during the Wettest Egg Hunt on Saturday

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1st Annual Youth Film Festival

By Richard Garrett | February 24, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s Department of Parks & Recreation along with the LEAP Organization have partnered to host a Youth Film Festival. The goal of the festival is to increase the self-esteem and overall sense of self-worth of the participants through a 10 week Film Production Course.

During the initial 8 weeks, students  will learn Storytelling and Scriptwriting, Videography and Directing,  Editing (Sound and Film), and  Marketing. For the final 2 weeks, each site will develop a short film at least 5 minutes in length to be entered into the festival. «Read the rest of this article»

Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for February 10th, 2013

By Parks and Recreation | February 10, 2013 |

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:

• Queen City Road Race Art Contest Winners
• Now Hiring Lifeguards
• Baseball, Blastball®, Softball & T-ball Youth Recreation Leagues Registration is Underway
• Tickets Available for Annual Legends Award Banquet

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Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for February 3rd, 2013

By Parks and Recreation | February 3, 2013 |

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:

• Spring Program Guide now available!
• *NEW* International Line Dancing
• Indoor Aquatic Center to host new Battleship Canoe Games
• Try Zumba!
• Kleeman Community Center to host Quick Silver Social for Seniors

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Queen City Road Race Art Contest winners announced

February 2, 2013 |

Clarksville TN – The city of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department has announced the winners of the 2013 Queen City Road Race Art Contest.  Two finalists were selected from each of the participating elementary schools.

The  overall winning artwork is featured on the official race T-shirt and event poster.  Along with that honor, the overall winner has been awarded $100 for their art class.  The top three semi-finalists each won a Subway party for their class.  Each finalist received a certificate and an art kit which were presented at their schools.

The Overall winner Olivia Nazar from East Montgomery Elementary School

Santa Claus at Christmas on the Cumberland

By Bill Larson | December 25, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – Each year a few days before Christmas the City of Clarksville’s Department of Parks and Recreation as part of Christmas on the Cumberland, arranges for a visit from Santa Claus for the kids.Even with Christmas bring just a few days away Santa always manages to find a few toys to bring with him to give to all the good little girls and boys.

This year Santa distributed toys on Friday, December 21st and Saturday, December 22nd.  Below are the photos from his visits.

Santa gives a little girl a porcelain doll almost as big as she is

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The City of Clarksville kicked off the 2012 Christmas on the Cumberland

By Bill Larson | November 22, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville kicked off the 14th Annual Christmas on the Cumberland last night, which continues until January 1st. The annual free holiday display features over 1,000,000 individual Lights in a amazing Christmas display that spans the entire length of McGregor Park in Downtown Clarksville.

This has become one of the most popular events held on the banks of the Cumberland River in Historic Downtown Clarksville, second only to the Riverfest Celebration held in September. It draws thousands of people per day down to the banks of the Cumberland River to enjoy the Christmas lights with family and friends.

Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan and Santa Claus get ready to flip the switch lighting up the 2012 Christmas on the Cumberland

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