The 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:

• Downtown Market
• Summer Youth Program
• Jammin’ in the Alley
• Movies in the Park
• Independence Day Celebration
• Riverfest Regatta Race

The city of Clarksville's Independence Day Celebration

Downtown Market

Niki Crowe the manager of the New Downtown Market invites you to come and pay them a visit!

The Downtown Market and Boy Scouts of America are continuing their support of The Fisher House this coming Saturday.  Boy Scouts of America will be joining us again to collect donations for the organization.  The Fisher House is place where families of wounded service members can stay while their loved one is undergoing prolonged treatment and recovery at the Veteran Affairs Hospital.

Donations in the form of canned goods, boxed food and monetary donations will be accepted.  This is an excellent way to show your patriotism and appreciation for our soldiers and their families even after the Independence Day holiday.

Just like weekends past, the Downtown Market will offer a variety of locally produced items.  Nursery stock, fresh produce, homemade crafts and baked goods are just a few items that will be available at the market this weekend.   The market continues growing, and we would like to thank the Clarksville community for making it such a success.

Summer Youth Starts Winding Down

A young man colors while participating in the City of Clarksville's Summer youth program

The Summer Youth Program will begin wrapping up next week.  Kids have enjoyed learning about new cultures, creating arts and crafts, learning how to eat healthy, working on golf skills, acting lessons, swimming and much more.

Summer Youth Program sites will close next Thursday afternoon, but the fun does not end there.   On Thursday, Summer Playhouse students will put on their final performance of ‘Hansel and Gretel’ for parents and friends at Roxy Regional Theatre.  Then, on Friday night the Summer Youth Program will hold a “Family Night Out” for the students and their families.  If your child participated in the Summer Youth Program, we hope you will join us for this night of fun and activities.

Jammin’ in the Alley

This month’s Jammin’ in the Alley takes place Friday, July 17.  Local musician Chris Robertson will entertain the crowd on Strawberry Alley.  Like months past, restaurants on Strawberry Alley will offer outdoor dining to concert goers.  Beginning this month, Jammin’ in the Alley will begin at 7p.m. instead of the usual 6p.m.  But, come early to save a seat for you and your friends.

Movies in the Park

Movies in the Park

Don’t miss this month’s Movies in the Park July 18 at Heritage Park.  This month’s movie feature is the 1994 hit about little football players who have giant dreams of becoming great.

It is sure to be a hit with the kids.  So, bring your family and be prepared for a night of fun.  Activities begin at 6p.m., and the movie begins at dark.

Independence Day Celebration

The city of Clarksville held their third annual Independence Day Celebration on July 3rd. between 10,000 and 20,000 people lined the banks of the Cumberland River for the evening of music, food, family, fun, and fireworks. Below are images of the event captured by Clarksville Online.

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Riverfest Regatta Race

At Parks and Recreation, we are already gearing up for the 2009 Riverfest Celebration on September 11 and 12.  The popular Riverfest Regatta Race will take place for the third time this year.  Now is the time to gather up your team and begin building the perfect cardboard boat.

In case you missed the Regatta the past two years, it is an event where participants work in teams to build boats out of cardboard and other approved materials such as duct tape, silicon sealant, construction adhesive and paint.  Organizations, businesses and other groups can build their boats and enter them in the race.  Teams compete with others to finish the 100 yard course on the Cumberland River first.

Teams are separated into several different divisions: Adult Open, Business & Industry, Church/Civic Organization and Military. Prizes are awarded to first, second and third place teams in each division.  While winning is a great accomplishment, looks do make a difference. All boats will be judged prior to the races beginning, as well.

It is a fun for event for participants and spectator alike, so you will not want to miss it.

For more details and an entry form for this year’s Riverfest Regatta Race, visit www.clarksvilleriverfest.com.

Independence Day

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The courtesy boat dock at McGregor Park will remain closed to the public during the event.

The Independence Day Celebration begins at 6p.m. Friday, July 3.  Fireworks begin at 9:30p.m.

A few road closures will take place the day of the event and alternate routes will be provided. (See attached map.) The courtesy boat dock at McGregor Park will also be closed during the event.

Event guests are encouraged to park at the Austin Peay State University Dunn Center. The Clarksville Transit System will be providing free transportation to and from the event.  The first bus leaves the Dunn Center for McGregor Park at 5:30p.m., and the last will leave McGregor Park promptly at 10:15p.m. following the fireworks display.

The third annual Independence Day Celebration takes place this Friday night beginning at 6:00p.m. and is open to the public free of charge.

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• Downtown Market
• Summer Youth Programs
• Hershey Track and Field
• Movies in the Park
• Independence Day Celebration

The winner of the Womans Limbo Contest at Movies in the Park

Downtown Market

This weekend when you stop by the Downtown Market, you can help a good cause. Boy Scouts of America will be collecting donations for The Fisher House of Fort Campbell. The Fisher House is a place where families of wounded service members can stay while their loved one is undergoing prolonged treatment and recovery at the Veteran Affairs Hospital.

The Boy Scouts will be accepting donations in the form of canned goods, boxed food and monetary donations. They will be at the market all morning from 8a.m.-1p.m. This is an excellent way to show your patriotism on Independence Day and thank the soldiers who have worked hard to defend our freedom.

As always, the Downtown Market will offer a variety of locally produced items. Nursery stock, fresh produce, homemade crafts and baked goods are just a few of the things you will find at the market this weekend.

Niki Crowe the manager of the New Downtown Market

Summer Youth Program

A summer youth program participant and staff member.

This year’s Summer Youth Program began June 8.  So far, the kids are having a great time playing with friends and learning new things at their program sites. The program has continued to grow over the years. This year all but three of the sites are filled to capacity.

If you would like for your child to participate in the remainder of the Summer Youth Program, there are still a few spaces available. Burt Elementary, Liberty Elementary and Byrns Darden have a limited number of spaces available. If you would like to enroll your child, you can take him or her to one of the sites to register.

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Hershey Track and Field

The Hershey Track and Field Competition took place June 20. Six local youth athletes advanced to and competed in the state level competition. All six of these participants finished in the top three of their categories. Bethany Rich placed first in the 11-12 Year Old Girls’ Standing Long Jump. Caitlyn Rich received first place in the 13-14 Year Old Girls’ Softball Throw. Alaysia Johnson competed in the 9-10 Year Old Girls’ category winning first place in the Softball Throw, second in the 50 Meter Dash and third in the 100 Meter Dash.

Congratulations to all the young Clarksvillians who competed in the State Competition.

Movies in the Park held Saturday

Movies in the Park

Movies in the Park was held on Saturday evening. Well over a hundred people showed up to catch a free screening of the animated feature Madagascar 2 Escape to Africa. The pre-show games included a limbo contest for youths and adults. The next movies in the Park will be held at Heritage Park on Saturday July 18th 2009.

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Independence Day Celebration

The City of Clarksville will be celebrating our nation’s independence this Friday night at McGregor Park. This is the third year for the Independence Day Celebration, and it is expected to be better than ever.

Performers Traci Koon, Diana Pelham, The Groove Fellas and the 198th Army Band will provide live music throughout the evening. The night will culminate with an 18 minute fireworks show, the largest in Clarksville.

Food vendors will be offering a wide variety of favorite foods like kettle corn, hotdogs, smoothies, homemade ice cream, cheesecake on a stick, shaved ice, schnitzel and more.

Event guests are encouraged to park at the Austin Peay State University Dunn Center. The Clarksville Transit System will be providing free transportation to and from the event. The first bus leaves for McGregor Park at 5:30p.m., and the last will leave McGregor promptly at 10:15p.m. following the fireworks display.

In order to prepare for Friday night’s event, McGregor Park will be closed to the public prior to the event beginning Thursday night at 8p.m.

• Summer Youth Programs
• Downtown Market
• Movies in the Park
• Independence Day Celebration

Summer Youth Programs

Participants in the Summer Youth Program are having a blast so far! Kids are learning new things, making new friends and most importantly having fun! According to Burt-Cobb Community Center site director Laconza Gilliam, students at her location are enjoying the daily activities. Gilliam says “We have had great fun so far with group games and dodge ball.” Gilliam says her site will also be having a Beach Party in the Park next week for the younger kids.

Students at the other eleven Summer Youth Program sites are having a great time, as well. Site directors are working hard to see that this year’s Summer Youth Program is the best yet.

Downtown Market

Niki Crowe the manager of the New Downtown Market

This week the Downtown Market is celebrating businesses in Downtown Clarksville. Lovin’ Spoonful Cafe will be this week’s guest vendor offering samples of their delicious cuisines to Downtown Market patrons.

The market will have information on and directions to Downtown Clarksville establishments. You never know what you might find when you discover Downtown Clarksville.

As always, the Downtown Market will host a variety of vendors again this weekend. It is the perfect place to find one of a kind homemade jewelry to match that summertime outfit or the fresh fruits for that homemade dessert.

Movies in the Park

Movies in the Park

It is time to enjoy another Movie in the Park this weekend! Get out your lawn chairs and call all your friends for a night of fun and relaxation. Pre-movie activities begin at 6p.m. with games for children to enjoy. Concessions will be available, but you are welcome to bring your own picnic baskets for your family to share. The movie will begin at dark. As the summer nights get longer, it is difficult to know exactly when the sun will set. But, don’t worry. There will be plenty to keep you preoccupied before it begins.

This month’s movie is a favorite among both kids and adults. You will have to wait until the night of the show to find out what movie will be playing. But, we can offer you this clue: Travel to Africa with a group of New York Zoo animals in this animated sequel to the block-buster feature from 2007. Any guesses?

We hope you will join in on the fun activities and adventurous movie!

Independence Day Celebration

Fireworks from 2008 Clarksville, TN Independence Day Celebration

Even though it is still a few weeks away, the City of Clarksville is already gearing up for its annual Independence Day Celebration. Friday, July 3 McGregor Park will be filled with food, fun and entertainment for the entire family.

Activities begin at 6p.m. Live music from performers such as Diana Pelham, Traci Koon, The Groove Fellas and the 198th Army Band will be played throughout the night. The night will finish with a spectacular fireworks finale, the largest in Clarksville.

If fireworks are not your thing, the food is reason enough to come to the celebration. Several vendors will offer a variety of favorite foods including kettle corn, hotdogs, smoothies, homemade ice cream, cheesecake on a stick, shaved ice, schnitzel and more.

Bring your friends, family and appetite for an Independence Day Celebration you won’t soon forget.

The display on the river includes is choreographed to a patriotic soundtrack and will be broadcast on Q108, The Beaver 100.3 FM, Z 97.5 and Eagle 94.3 radio stations during the show.

Performing for this event are the 100th Division Rock Band (US Army Reserves) from Ft. Knox, KY; Hypertension, and Chris Robertson & The Country Music Band.

For more information or for ADA assistance with this event, please call (931) 645-7444.