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The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report

November 15, 2009 | Print This Post

 

parksandrec1The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Deparment 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:

  • Community Centers
  • Bark Park
  • Christmas on the Cumberland
  • Downtown for the Holidays Christmas Cookie Bake-off

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Fright on Franklin Street

October 28, 2009 | Print This Post

 

Fright on Franklin poster500xThis year’s first ever Fright on Franklin is set to take place Saturday, October 31 in Downtown Clarksville. The family friendly Halloween event is for adults and kids of all ages and provides activities such as costume contests, pumpkin carving contests and trick-or-treating.

Festivities begin at 4p.m. Local businesses will have booths along Franklin Street from 4-7p.m. where kids can trick-or-treat safely with the supervision of their parents.

Costume contests begin at 5p.m. Costumes will be judged in several age categories including Babies, Toddlers, Kids ages 5-8, Pre-teens ages 9-12, Teens ages 13-17, Adults ages 18-54, Seniors ages 55 & up and Dogs. All costumes should be in good taste and appropriate for a family event.

Among other activities, is the Pumpkin Carving and Painting Contest. Adults and children are invited to attend the Downtown Market on Saturday, October 24 where they may purchase and decorate pumpkins to enter into the contest. The carved and painted pumpkins will be displayed throughout Franklin Street businesses where they will be judged. The Carving and Painting contest is divided into several categories: Painting for ages 1-3, Painting for ages 4-6, carving for ages 7-9, carving for ages 10-13, carving for ages 14-17, carving for ages 18-54 and carving for ages 55 and up.

This is sure to be a night of frightful fun for everyone! For more details on the event and information about being a business vendor, contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Office at 645-7476 or visit www.cityofclarksville.com/parksandrec.

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The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report

October 26, 2009 | Print This Post

 

parksandrec1The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Deparment 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:

  • Weight rooms
  • R&B/Jazz Step Class
  • Ballroom Dancing
  • Hula Lessons
  • Judo
  • Zumba
  • Winter Gym
  • Clarksville Greenway
  • Fright on Franklin Street

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The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report

October 18, 2009 | Print This Post

 

parksandrec1The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Deparment 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:

  • Kleeman Haunted Mansion
  • First ever Fright on Franklin
  • Community Centers
  • Downtown Market Closing for the season

We hope everyone who attended Friday night’s Jammin’ in the Alley had an enjoyable time. Friday’s concert concluded the Jammin’ in the Alley concert series for this year. But, do not fret. The popular series is set to return in the spring with another great lineup of music, dancing, food and fun.

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Blues News to play last Jammin’ in the Alley of the Season on Friday

October 13, 2009 | Print This Post

 

This is this year’s last Jammin’ in Alley concert

jamminFolks will be Jammin’ in the Alley for the last time this season on Friday, October 16. This month’s concert begins at 7 p.m. and features the group Blues News

Enjoy fun music and dancing in the crisp autumn air right in Downtown Clarksville. Grab a bite to eat while you listen to the band. Restaurants on Strawberry Alley will offer outdoor dining to concert goers. As always, admission is free. Seats are provided, but patrons are welcome to bring their own.

This year’s Jammin’ in the Alley concert series began in May and finishes up this month.

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The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report

October 11, 2009 | Print This Post

 

parksandrec1The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Deparment 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:

  • Bark Park
  • Halloween events
  • Community Center Hours
  • Safety Saturday Day
A mother and daughter look for the perfect Pumpkin at Boyd's Pumpkin Patch on Saturday October 10th.

A mother and daughter look for the perfect Pumpkin at Boyd's Pumpkin Patch on Saturday October 10th.

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The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report

October 4, 2009 | Print This Post

 

parksandrec1The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Deparment 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:

  • Halloween events
  • Safety Day
  • Heritage Park Bark Park grand opening
  • Jammin’ in the Alley
  • Downtown Market
Bring your pets to the opening of the city's newest Bark Park at Heritage Park on October 10th at 1:00pm

Bring your pets out to the opening of the city's newest Bark Park at Heritage Park on October 10th at 1:00pm

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The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report

September 27, 2009 | Print This Post

 

parksandrec1The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Deparment 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:

  • The Clarksville Greenway
  • Heritage Park Bark Park opening soon
  • Downtown Market
  • Just for Tots
  • Shape it up
  • Theatre in the Park
Summer loving from the Musical Grease

Summer loving from the Musical Grease at Theatre in the Park

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The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report

September 20, 2009 | Print This Post

 

parksandrec1The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Deparment 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:

  • The Clarksville Greenway
  • Theatre in the Park
  • Community Centers
  • Downtown Market

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Clarksville’s Riverfest rocked on the Cumberland River all day Saturday

By Bill Larson | September 13, 2009 | Print This Post

 

riverfest2009The weather on the second day of Riverfest turned out to be just as good as on the first. The full day of entertainment and wholesome family fun kicked off early with the Riverfest Regatta. The Regatta featured 26 teams racing custom made boats all crafted entirely from corrugated cardboard, Duct Tape, Silicone Sealant, Construction Adhesive, and paint.

This has to be one of the funnest events to watch during the entire festival. The shoreline was packed with people all on hand to cheer on their favorite teams.

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