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Clarksville Greenway
Message from the Mayor:
Clarksville is becoming one of the healthiest places in Tennessee because we are more active and involved. The programs you’ll find in this Guide provide an opportunity to learn something new, improve your skills and meet new friends. I hope you will join us! - Mayor Kim McMillan
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ONLINE REGISTRATION www.cityofclarksville.com/parksrec Registering for your programs is FREE and EASY using our online registration option. Simply log-in using your email address. New to Parks + Recreation? Create your family’s household account online and get started today! Registration is also available over the phone or in-person at the Parks + Recreation main office, all recreation centers and pools.
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Monday-Friday 9:00am-3:00pm
Ages: 6-8, 9-12, and 13-16 ON-SITE REGISTRATION (come early, spaces fill up quickly)
June 3 • 9:00am until noon
Parents in search of a FREE fun and rewarding summer camp can register their children, ages 6-16, for our Summer Youth Program. During this six-week program, school gymnasiums are modified to a recreation center setting that provides daily table games, tournaments, arts and crafts, lunch, and other special activities free of charge.
HOW TO REGISTER: 1 Choose a site from the list below according to your child’s age. 2 Download application and medical information form online. 3 Bring completed forms to site of choice at the time of registration.
AGES 6-8
AGES 9-12
SUMMER camps
June 6-July 15
AGES 13-16
Crow Center Glenellen Elementary New Providence Middle Barkers Mill Elementary Kleeman Center West Creek Middle Burt-Cobb Center Oakland Elementary Rossview Elementary Woodlawn Elementary Burt Elementary Ringgold Elementary Pisgah Elementary Applications and medical forms are available at: Summit Heights Caldwell Lane www.cityofclarksville.com/syp
ADDITIONAL SUMMER CAMPS SUMMER PLAYHOUSE
CIVIL WAR DAY CAMP
TENNIS DAY CAMP
SUMMER TUMBLING DAY CAMP
Location: Roxy Theater Fee: $30 per student Kids will love participating in this fun six-week theatre workshop as they learn about the theatre and participate in a special performance. Online registration begins May 30. Ages Day(s) Time Dates 10-16 MON-THU 1:00pm-3:00pm 6/6-7/14 Location: Swan Lake Sports Complex Fee: Free These tennis lessons are designed to help students learn the basics of the sport. Register on-site June 3 from 9:00-11:00am. Ages Day(s) Time Dates 6-8 MON/WED 8:00am-9:00am 6/6-7/14 9-10 MON/WED 9:00am-10:00am 6/6-7/14 11-12 TU/TH 8:00am-9:30am 6/6-7/14 13-16 TU/TH 9:30am-11:00am 6/6-7/14
ARCHERY DAY CAMP
Location: Billy Dunlop Park Fee: $20 per student Different sessions will be offered for beginner and advanced levels. Limited to 10 children per class. Ages Day(s) Time Dates 10-16 MON (Beg.) 9:00am-11:00am 6/20-6/24 10-16 MON (Adv.) 11:00am-1:00pm 6/20-6/24
Location: Fort Defiance Fee: $60 per student Students are invited to attend a week-long day camp focusing upon the Civil War period in Middle Tennessee. Spots fill up quickly, pre-registration is required. Grades Day(s) Time Dates 5th & 6th MON-FRI 8:00am-12:00pm 6/6-6/10 Location: American Twisters Tumbling Fee: $40 per student Learn how to roll, flip, and turn from an instructor with more than 25 years of coaching experience. Limited spots available, pre-registration is required. Ages Day(s) Time Dates 6-16 MON 9:00am-11:30am 6/13-6/16 6-16 MON 9:00am-11:30am 7/11-7/14 6-16 MON 9:00am-11:30am 7/18-7/21 NEW! SUMMER PADDLE BOARD CAMP Location: New Providence Pool Fee: $145 per student Keep your kids active and heatlhy this summer! Campers will learn basic paddle instructions, techniques, and tricks from an experienced instructor. For more information and to register online visit: www.summertidesoulstice.com. Ages Day(s) Time Dates 9-14 MON-FRI 10:00am-12:00pm 6/13-6/17
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ATHLETICS
Heritage Park
ADULT FULL-COURT BASKETBALL
Location: Burt-Cobb Fee: Free Non-competitive, recreational full-court basketball is available for adults at the Burt-Cobb recreation center. Ages Day(s) Time 18+ M/TU 6:00pm-8:45pm 18+ SAT 11:00am-2:45pm
YOUTH & ADULT OPEN-GYM BASKETBALL
Locations: Kleeman, Crow, and Burt-Cobb Fee: Free Non-competitive, recreational basketball is available for youth and adults at all three recreation centers. Look for our monthly center programming calendars at each location, or download from our website: www.cityofclarksville.com/parksrec.
VOLLEYBALL
Fee: Free Play competitive volleyball at one of our centers! Co-ed play welcome. Games are supervised by staff, but teams must keep their own score. Ages Day(s) Time Location 18+ WED 6:00pm-8:45pm Burt-Cobb 18+ TU/TH 6:00pm-8:00pm Kleeman (5/27-8/9) 18+ SAT 10:00am-12:00pm Kleeman
LITTLE ATHLETES BIG CONFIDENCE NEW PROVIDENCE SCHOOL & POOL AUGUST 6, 2016 9:00AM
FALL ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUES
Location: Heritage Park Softball Complex Fee: $100 deposit Sign up as a team for our popular softball leagues. Open to ages 18+. Online registration begins June 27. Leagues: Sunday Men’s, Monday Over 45, Tuesday True Co-Ed, Wednesday Men’s, Thursday Women’s and Friday Church Co-Ed. Important Dates: July 11: Deposits Due July 29: Final Fees Due August 14: Season Begins
CHAMPION FORCE CHEERLEADING
Location: Crow Center Fee: $7 registration fee and $7 per class Participants are taught cheers, motion techniques, flexibility, and stunting (ages 7+) while gaining a sense of team spirit and improved self-esteem. Classes will end on May 14 and resume August 22. Ages Day(s) Time 4-6 MON 5:30pm-6:30pm 7-9 MON 6:30pm-7:30pm 10-17 MON 7:30pm-8:30pm
Wilma Rudolph Event Center
August 20, 2016 10:00am-2:00pm
FREE ADMISSION Demonstrations Activities Exhibitions and more! Pre-registration is required at: www.cityofclarksville.com/events
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Centers
Burt-Cobb Center
BECOME A BETTER YOU
RECREATION CENTER MEMBERSHIP Only $5 Per Year!
INCLUDES ACCESS TO ALL THREE CENTERS
KLEEMAN
BURT-COBB
CROW
166 Cunningham Lane 931-472-3383
1011 Franklin Street 931-472-3381
211 Richview Road 931-472-3382
For hours of operation visit: www.cityofclarksville.com/parksrec
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS FITNESS EQUIPMENT: Treadmill Free Weights Stationary Bike Recumbent Bike Elliptical 4-Way Weight Machines Airdyne Bike
OTHER FEATURES: Full-Size Gymnasium Racquetball Court Rock Wall Game Room
Special Events Athletic & Enrichment Programs After-School Activities Classes
For more information on exact equipment at each center, check out our website or call each center.
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PROGRAMS
McGregor Park
SILVER FITNESS
Locations: Kleeman, Burt-Cobb, Crow Fee: Free Centers have reserved days for all adults 50 years of age and older to make full use of the gym and fitness center. Day(s) Time Location Dates M/TU/TH 10:00-11:00am Kleeman 5/1-5/26 SAT 9:00-10:00am Kleeman 5/1-5/26 MON-FRI 8:00-9:00am Kleeman 5/27-8/9 TUE/THU 8:00-9:00am Burt-Cobb 5/1-8/9 MON/WED 9:00-10:00am Crow 5/1-5/31 FRI 10:00-11:00am Crow 5/1-5/31 MON-FRI 8:00-9:00am Crow 6/1-8/9
ART OF HULA
Location: Crow Fee: Free Hula is the art of Hawaiian dance. Experienced instructors share basic hand gestures, footwork, and body movements that accentuate mele-chant or song lyrics. Ages Day(s) Time Dates All TUE 5:00pm-7:00pm 5/31-8/30
NEW! SUNRISE YOGA
ADULT TRADITIONAL KARATE
Locations: Burt-Cobb and Crow Fee: Free David Fivecoat, certified instructor with over 20 years of experience, teaches students of all skill levels varying styles of Karate to include: Okinawan/Japanese (Monday), White Cane Karate for self-defense training (Tuesday), and basic training and development of Ryukyu Hon Kenpo and Kobujutsu (Thursday). Ages Day(s) Time Location Dates 18+ MON 5:30-7:30pm Burt-Cobb 4/1-5/26 18+ MON 6:00-8:00pm Burt-Cobb 5/27-8/9 18+ TUE 6:00-8:00pm Crow 5/27-8/9 18+ THU 6:00-8:00pm Crow 5/27-8/9
TAI CHI
Location: Kleeman Fee: $20, includes eight classes A gentle exercise program to improve balance, increase flexibility, and reduce stress. Limited spots available, pre-registration is required. Ages Day(s) Time Dates 18+ MON 1:00pm-2:00pm 8/1-9/19
Location: Liberty Park Fee: Free Start your morning energized with this six-week session that focuses on yoga postures, breathing, and meditation. Co-sponsored by the Clarksville YMCA. Participants are encouraged to bring their own mats. Ages Day(s) Time Dates All WED/FRI 6:00am-7:00am 5/18-6/24
J.O.E. PROGRAM (JUST ORDINARY EXERCISE)
R&B STEP
VIVID ART PROGRAM
Location: Kleeman Fee: $3 per class Get a rigorous workout with this medium intensity class that incorporates today’s popular music into exercise. Ages Day(s) Time Dates 18+ MON/THU 7:00pm-8:00pm 4/1-5/26 18+ MON/WED 6:00pm-7:00pm 5/27-8/9
Location: Kleeman Fee: $60, nine-week session Participants will learn the benefits of a healthy lifestyle while building endurance, increasing muscle mass, and losing weight. Pre-registration is required. Ages Day(s) Time Dates 18+ MON-WED 6:00pm-7:00pm 5/23-7/18
Location: Kleeman Fee: $40, includes four classes and all supplies Unlock your mind, body, and soul while learning the techniques of creating art in a relaxed atmosphere. Limited spots available, pre-registration is required. Ages Day(s) Time Dates 18+ SAT 1:00pm-2:30pm 5/7, 5/21, 6/4, 6/18
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Location: Burt-Cobb Fee: Free This after-school program provides tutoring to students to help them accomplish their learning goals. Ages Day(s) Time Dates 5-18 MON 4:00pm-5:30pm 4/1-5/26
NEW! DOUBLE DUTCH
Location: Burt-Cobb Fee: Free A fun, new class designed to keep youth active. Students will be taught the art of double dutch while improving their balance, coordination, and cardiovascular fittness. Ages Day(s) Time Dates 9-17 TUE 3:45pm-5:00pm 5/3-5/31
HOMESCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Locations: Kleeman and Crow Fee: $3 per class Homeschool students and their families can enjoy this fun, 50-minute class that counts toward their physical education curriculum credits. Grade Day(s) Time Location Dates K-6 WED 10:00am Kleeman 4/1-5/26, 8/15-8/31 K-6 THU 10:00am Crow 4/1-5/26, 8/15-8/31 7-12 THU 11:00am Crow 4/1-5/26, 8/15-8/31
FEMALE YOUTH STEP PROGRAM
Location: Kleeman Fee: Free This is the newest addition to the center’s after-school program. An instructor leads girls in low intensity aerobic dances combined with clapping and stomping to prepare them for competition. No experience required. Ages Day(s) Time Dates 10-17 M/W/F 3:00pm-5:30pm 4/1-5/27, 8/10-8/31
CALLING ALL INSTRUCTORS! Clarksville Parks + Recreation is always looking to expand the department’s recreation programming offerings. Qualified adults who would like to share their talents, knowledge and experience are invited to apply to teach classes. We’d love to hear your ideas!
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
Locations: Kleeman, Burt-Cobb and Crow Fee: Free Youth can enjoy the use of the gymnasium and game room, as well as a variety of activities including dodgeball, basketball, volleyball, and kickball. Free food courtesy of Deliverance Outreach Church. Ages Day(s) Time Location Dates 10-15 M-F 2-6:00pm Kleeman 4/1-5/26, 8/10-8/31 10-15 M-F 3-6:00pm Burt-Cobb 4/1-5/26, 8/10-8/31 10-15 M-F 3-5:00pm Crow 4/1-5/26, 8/10-8/31
PROGRAMS
EACH ONE TEACH ONE
MAYOR’S SUMMER NIGHT LIGHTS
This program strives to create a fun and exciting atmosphere that offers youth and teens a positive way to spend their time during the summer months. Each night features a variety of activities including a DJ, sports tournaments, arts & crafts, inflatables, health and job fairs, motivational speakers, and special guest appearances.
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NIGHT
LIGHTS June 6 - July 27
FREE games &
FUN
for entire family
Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30PM to 9:00PM
June 6 - Kleeman Center June 8 - Lincoln Homes June 13 - Summit Heights June 15 - Bel-Aire Park June 20 - Pettus Park June 22 - Kleeman Center June 27 - Lettie Kendall Park June 29 - Summit Heights
July 6 - Kleeman Center July 11 - Summit Heights July 13 - Pettus Park July 18 - Bel-Aire Park July 20 - Summit Heights July 25 - Lincoln Homes July 27 - Kleeman Center
Please call us at 931-645-7476.
www.cityofclarksville.com/summernightlights
#ClarksvilleSNL
Pre-register online at: www.cityofclarksville.com/parksrec
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RENTALS
Freedom Point
LIBERTY PARK FACILITIES
Looking for a venue with a view?
Liberty Park offers two picturesque venues along the Cumberland River available to rent for your next business meeting, banquet, wedding, or celebration. For availability, view our calendar online at www.cityofclarksville.com/parksrec or call 931-472-3360.
Freedom Point
Holds 125 guests reception style and 100 seated. Private rentals only. Tables, chairs, and warming kitchen included.
Wilma Rudolph Event Center
Holds 1,000 guests reception style and 500 seated. Tables, chairs, and catering kitchen included. Half day rentals available (Monday-Friday)
PAVILIONS & OTHER VENUES
Dixon Park
Small Pavilions Maximum of 25 people Bel-Aire, Coy Lacy, Dixon, Edith Pettus, Heritage, Lettie Kendall, and Trice’s Landing
New Providence Pool
Recreation Centers Meeting space available for private rentals during operating hours. Rent: $10 per hour, $20 deposit required.
McGregor Park Amphitheater Medium Pavilions Maximum of 50 people McGregor Park Museum Barbara Johnson, Dixon, Edith Pettus, Liberty, Swan Lake, and Valleybrook Dixon Park Amphitheater Large Pavilions Maximum of 300 people Billy Dunlop and McGregor
Outdoor Pools Private pool rentals are available for groups of twenty or more at the city’s three pools afterhours from 6:00pm-8:00pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Deposits are refundable. Beachaven $200 + $200 deposit Rental fee includes climbing wall use. New Providence $300 + $200 deposit Rental fee includes climbing wall and wibit use.
Swan Lake $300 + $200 deposit For availability and fee info, call 931-645-7476. Rental fee includes slide use.
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Heritage Park
DEVELOPMENT
Join Us for the Grand Opening May 20, 2016!
Clarksville’s First All-Inclusive Splash Pad & Playground Heritage Park
2,827 SQ FT Wet Play Area
W15024-2Ar
113 GPM
Perspective View
Heritage Park • 1241 Peacher’s Mill Road w/ 5’ recommended Overspray Zone
Heritage Park will soon feature new all-inclusive additions that will provide a community play experience for all to enjoy regardless of their ability. The new playground and splash pad areas will meet current Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines making them the first of their kind in Clarksville. The features in both areas are low to the ground to be easily reached, and all areas will be wheelchair accessible with the play structures including ramps. Funds for the play areas have been raised by all three Rotary Clubs in Clarksville (Sunrise, Noon, and Sunset), and the Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Health Foundation awarded a $155,227 grant last July. “The all-inclusive design will help children who have special needs and the splash pad will be accessible to children of all ability levels as well. I appreciate the Rotary Clubs for their support of our community and their dedication to this project. I think it’s going to be a fantastic park and a model for other communities to follow,” said Clarksville Mayor, Kim McMillan. We hope you will join us for the ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening scheduled to take place on Friday, May 20.
SPLASH PADS Beat the heat at one of Clarksville’s four splash pads 10:00am-7:00pm Daily Late May-September Dixon Park - 117 South Tenth Street Edith Pettus Park - 345 Farris Drive Lettie Kendall Park - 300 A Street Heritage Park - 1241 Peacher’s Mill Road
www.cityofclarksville.com/parksrec
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Aquatics
Swan Lake Pool
SUMMER POOL SEASON IS HERE! Outdoor pools are open daily, beginning May 28 through August 7. Extended season: August 8 - September 4, Saturdays (10:00am-6:00pm) and Sundays (1:00pm-6:00pm). Lap swim is also available at New Providence Monday-Friday 6:30am until noon during extended season.
DAILY ADMISSION
BEFORE 3:00pm: $5/person AFTER 3:00pm: $3/person No outside food or drinks allowed.
BEACHAVEN
SWAN LAKE
390 Gaylewood Drive 931-552-6171 MON-THU: 10:00am-7:00pm* FRI: 10:00am-6:00pm SAT: 10:00am-6:00pm SUN: 1:00pm-6:00pm *Pool closes at 6:00pm on evening swim lesson weeks
166 Cunningham Lane 931-472-3380 MON-FRI: 6:30-9:00am Lap Swim MON-FRI: 10:00am-6:00pm SAT: 10:00am-6:00pm SUN: 1:00pm-6:00pm
2002 Sanders Road 931-553-2431 MON-THU: 10:00am-7:00pm* FRI: 10:00am-6:00pm SAT: 10:00am-6:00pm SUN: 1:00am-6:00pm *Pool closes at 6:00pm on evening swim lesson weeks
FEATURES: 50 meter pool, diving board, climbing wall, splash pad, and concessions.
FEATURES: 50 meter pool, diving board, baby pool, climbing wall, and concessions.
FEATURES: 50 meter pool, slide, diving boards, baby pool and concessions.
NEW PROVIDENCE
SUMMER POOL PASSES
YEAR-ROUND PASSES
For use during outdoor season (May 28 - August 7) at all three pools. *More than 6 people? A separate pass must be purchased.
For use during indoor and outdoor seasons. Pass active for 12 months. *More than 6 people? A separate pass must be purchased.
Outdoor Individual & Family Passes*
All must reside in the same household or show proof of guardianship.
Individual & Family Passes*
All must reside in the same household or show proof of guardianship.
$60
Family of 4 $120
Individual
$250
Family of 4 $310
Family of 2 $100
Family of 5 $130
Family of 2 $270
Family of 5 $330
Family of 3 $110
Family of 6 $140
Family of 3 $290
Family of 6 $350
Individual
Outdoor Season Group Passes*
Group Passes*
Perfect for friends, co-workers, or any other groups of two or more.
Perfect for friends, co-workers, or any other groups of two or more.
Group of 2 $120
Group of 5 $190
Group of 2 $370
Group of 5 $430
Group of 3 $150
Group of 6 $210
Group of 3 $390
Group of 6 $450
Group of 4 $170
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Group of 4 $410
PRE SCHOOL
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 4
LEVEL 5
BEACHAVEN (June 20-30)
6:00pm 7:00pm
6:00pm 7:00pm
6:00pm 7:00pm
6:00pm 7:00pm
6:00pm 7:00pm
6:00pm 7:00pm
BEACHAVEN (July 11-21)
9:30am
8:30am 9:30am
8:30am 9:30am
8:30am 9:30am
8:30am 9:30am
SWAN LAKE (June 20-30)
9:30am
8:30am 9:30am
8:30am 9:30am
8:30am 9:30am
8:30am 9:30am
SWAN LAKE (July 11-21)
6:00pm 7:00pm
6:00pm 7:00pm
6:00pm 7:00pm
6:00pm 7:00pm
6:00pm 7:00pm
NEW PROVIDENCE (June 20-30)
11:00am
9:00am 10:00am 11:00am
9:00am 10:00am 11:00am 6:00pm
9:00am 10:00am 11:00am 6:00pm
9:00am 10:00am 11:00am 6:00pm
9:00am 10:00am 11:00am 6:00pm
11:00am
9:00am 10:00am 11:00am
9:00am 10:00am 11:00am 6:00pm
9:00am 10:00am 11:00am 6:00pm
9:00am 10:00am 11:00am 6:00pm
9:00am 10:00am 11:00am 6:00pm
LOCATION
NEW PROVIDENCE (July 11-21)
PARENTCHILD
Aquatics
SWIM LESSONS SCHEDULE
6:00pm 7:00pm
Two-week sessions held Monday through Thursday, 45 minutes each class. Pre-registration required.
SWIM LESSONS
Location: New Providence, Swan Lake and Beachaven Pools Fee: $15 pass holders, $35 non-pass holders We offer five of the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim levels of swimming instruction. Preschool and parent-child swim lessons are also available, see chart above.
NEW! PADDLE BOARD YOGA Location: Swan Lake (7/15) New Providence (6/17, 8/12) Fee: $35 per participant Summertide Soulstice invites you to try this new full-body work out class. Classes available for ages 18 and up on June 17, July 15, and August 12 from 9:00am until 10:00am.
BOOK YOUR PARTY Packages Begin at $100 Book online at: www.cityofclarksville.com/aquatics From special packages during our public swim times to private pool parties, we have a variety of options to fit your next event!
AQUATICS FOR ATHLETES
Location: New Providence Pool Fee: $15 per group, includes one (60-min) session This progressive cardio class is designed to increase an athlete’s strength, speed, and endurance, which leads to improved overall team performance. By appointment only.
2016
Back to School Splash
Private rentals must be booked in-person.
Saturday, August 6 New Providence & Beachaven Pools 6:00pm-8:00pm $3 per person Pre-registration is required.
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EVENTS
Cumberland River
ADAPTIVE SWIM DAY
Friday, May 6 • 10:00am-12:00pm Location: New Providence Indoor Aquatic Center Fee: $1.50 per person Learn more about our Adaptive Swim Program, become familiar with the pool, and meet our instructors. Swimmers will have the opportunity to get in the water, access the Wibits, and enjoy crafts and refreshments.
QUEEN CITY ROAD RACE
Saturday, May 7 • 8:00am Location: Austin Peay State University Fee: $5 (One Mile Movement), $25 (5K), and $30 (10K) This race is not just a running competition - it is a promotion for fitness and health in the Clarksville community. Online registration is available at www.cityofclarksville.com/qcrr.
50 + OLYMPICS
Compete in Over 20 Events No Experience Necessary
MAY 17-21
SLEEP UNDER THE STARS CAMPOUTS
May 14 • 4:00pm-9:00am (May 15) September 24 • 2:00pm-9:00am (September 25) Location: Billy Dunlop Park Fee: $10 per person or $40 per family (up to 6 people) Includes an afternoon and evening of games and fun as well as a hot dog dinner and breakfast. Families must provide their own tent and sleeping materials. Pre-registration is required.
CLARKSVILLE DOWNTOWN MARKET
Saturdays, May 21-October 8 • 8:00am-1:00pm Location: Public Square Our Downtown Market features over 70 vendors of locally grown produce, baked goods, homemade items, live entertainment, food trucks, and much more! Check out www.clarksvilledowntownmarket.com and follow us on Facebook for themed dates and special events.
CANOE/KAYAK FLOAT
Saturday, May 21 • 7:30am Location: Robert Clark Park Fee: Free Canoe and kayak enthusiasts are invited to float the river with us! Participants must provide their own equipment.
CIVIL WAR MEDICAL DISPLAY
REGISTRATION
$25
Register at: www.cityofclarksville.com/events
Saturday, May 28 • 10:00am-2:00pm Location: Fort Defiance Fee: Free A local historian will provide demonstrations and answer questions about medical care during the Civil War.
MARCH TO THE PAST
Saturday, June 11 • 10:00am-3:00pm Location: Fort Defiance Fee: Free The Friends of Fort Defiance will host their annual living history event featuring live demonstrations of quilting, children’s games, military camp life, and more. Concessions will be available for purchase.
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May-August 2016
Saturday, June 25th • 1:00pm-4:00pm Location: Heritage Bark Park Saturday, September 24th • 1:00pm-4:00pm Location: King’s Run Bark Park at Liberty Park Fee: Free Fun with Fido encourages you to have an active lifestyle with your four-legged friend. Join us for games, prizes, vendors with a pet-focus, and off-leash fun at the above event locations.
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
Sunday July 3 • 6:00pm-10:00pm Location: Liberty Park Great Lawn Celebrate our nation’s independence with great food, live music, and kid activities followed by Clarksville’s largest fireworks display at 9:30pm. For details and parking information visit: www.cityofclarksville.com/events.
RALLY ON THE CUMBERLAND
Saturday July 16 • 8:00am Location: Liberty Park (Freedom Point) Fee: $10 (ages 13-17) and $20 (ages 18+) Join us for a day of fun and competition on the water! All race participants must provide their own boat. Medals will be awarded to top winners. Limited canoes/kayaks can be rented by contacting: Run-A-Muck (551-6606) or Blueway Adventures (320-8466). Pre-registration is required.
CLARKSVILLE SPORTSFEST
Saturday, August 20 • 10:00am-2:00pm Location: Wilma Rudolph Event Center Fee: Free This free event is a celebration of sports and athletics available in Clarksville and surrounding areas. It will feature sports demonstrations, interactive areas, and an exposition area with a wide variety of the community’s athletic and outdoor clubs, businesses, and organizations.
EVENTS
FUN WITH FIDO
RIVERFEST
September 8 (Liberty Park) September 9-10 (McGregor Park) Back for the 29th year, Riverfest is Clarksville’s longest running outdoor music festival. Set on the banks of the Cumberland River, this FREE celebration showcases the music, art, family recreation, and culture that make Clarksville great. Applications are now being accepted for vendors and entertainers! Apply online at www.clarksvilleriverfest.com. The Festival can only accept a limited number of applicants, so submit today! Are you a filmmaker? If so, register to participate in this year’s 52-Hour Film Festival. Each film team will have 52 hours to create a 4-7 minute short film using predetermined lines and props. All participants must attend a mandatory meeting scheduled for Friday, August 19 at Freedom Point. For more information visit: www.clarksvilleriverfest.com.
WONDER KIDS TRIATHLON
Saturday, August 6 • 9:00am Locations: New Providence Pool and School Fee: $25 per participant, includes shirt and medal A swim, bike, and run event for youth ages 3-12, designed to promote physical activity and encourage friendly competition without the pressure of being timed. Spots fill up quickly, pre-registration is required.
TRAIL CLEANUP
Saturday, August 6 • 8:00am-10:00am Location: Robert Clark Park (1449 Tiny Town Road) Our trails need constant maintenance, but to make it more fun, we schedule volunteer maintenance days throughout the year to help keep them in shape. Groups are encouraged to participate. Please bring work gloves.
NEW! LET’S JUST DANCE
Saturday, July 22 • 7:00pm-10:00pm Location: Burt-Cobb Fee: $5 per teen The Burt-Cobb Recreation Center opens up its doors to youth, ages 13-17, as a DJ plays the latest music that makes them want to dance. Join in on the fun, pre-registration is recommended.
You bring the blanket
FREE OUTDOOR MOVIES MAY 7 MAY 28 JUNE 18 JULY 9 JULY 23 AUG 20 SEPT 24 OCT 8
We bring the stars
Independence Day Finding Nemo Guardians of the Galaxy Minions Pitch Perfect 2 A League of Their Own Inside Out Jurassic World
For more information and locations visit: www.facebook.com/clarksvillemovies
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FEATURE
The Economic Impact of Parks According to a study by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), the revenue from regional and local parks is in the neighborhood of $140 billion in economic activity, which supports one million jobs in the US. That’s one heck of an impact. Every county, city and town in the US has a bunch of parks and Clarksville is no different. We have dozens of them. After all, people recognize that the number of superior parks in a town is one measure of the quality of life overall in that community.
Looking for Some Off-Leash Fun? $10 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED
King’s Run BARK PARK at Liberty Park (Cumberland Drive)
Every day, individuals and families trek to their favorite local, regional or even state park. To get there, they generally buy gas. If planning a sport, they purchase equipment. If having a picnic, they buy food. If using our rivers, they purchase kayaks or paddle boards, and the list can go on and on. However, those picnic tables, water fountains, kayaks, grills, bleachers, ball fields and tennis courts don’t just magically appear. They have to be made (and sold/shipped) somewhere, but many are made in the US as many municipalities prefer to buy American or local as much as possible. There are literally thousands of items that parks need to function effectively. Park amenities tally $59.7 billion in economic activity annually, which that portion supports about 350,000 workers and their families nationwide. Thousands of communities – small, medium and large have employees hired to manage all those parks, plus athletics, arts festivals, concerts, recreation centers, aquatic centers and many more types of facilities and park programs. All of those are local jobs that keep people working, and who typically buy local products. However, keeping parks in a beautiful condition, can and does lead to industry, manufacturing or technology based companies developing or relocating to Clarksville. According to NRPA it comes out to $80 billion in operations spending and supports 660,000 jobs and families. What about the economic impact of specific activities and events? Take softball for example. Clarksville typically has 90-110 adult teams seasonally or over 1,300 players. All those players need to purchase uniforms, gloves, softballs, bats, cleats and other related products. In addition, they need fields to play on, perhaps dozens of fields. Those require backstops, fencing, infield dirt, seed, water, fertilizer, and aluminum bleachers. Not to mention by hosting regional, state or even national tournaments brings in many visitors from out of town that will spend dollars in Clarksville.
No membership required for use of Heritage Bark Park. (1241 Peacher’s Mill Road)
CLARKSVILLE Two Stations Now Open in Clarksville:
LIBERTY PARK CUMBERLAND RIVERWALK AT MCGREGOR PARK
There’s no doubt that parks and recreation is a large economic driver in our community and thriving parks will result in a better local economy.
Mark Tummons Director of Clarksville Parks + Recreation
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HISTORICAL
Development
Freedom Point
Wilma Rudolph Event Center
FORT DEFIANCE CIVIL WAR PARK & INTERPRETIVE CENTER 931-472-3351 • 120 Duncan Street Monday-Saturday: 10:00am-5:00pm Sunday: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Located on a bluff 200 feet above the Cumberland River in Clarksville, Tennessee, the site of the Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center has been a hub of activity for more than two centuries. Originally inhabited by American Indians, settlers began arriving in the late 18th century and the area became a trading center and frontier settlement. During the Civil War, the hilltop was chosen by the Confederates as a site to construct a fort to defend the river approach to Clarksville. In February 1862, the Fort was captured by Union troops, renamed and occupied for the remainder of the war. The site was a magnet for runaway slaves and freedmen and many were employed in and around the fort and joined the United States Colored Troops. A visitor today will find Fort Defiance remarkably well preserved. The outer earthen works, powder magazine and gun platforms are still discernible. The grounds include a walking trail and Interpretive Center. A stop in the more than 1,500-square-foot Interpretive Center to see the exhibits allows visitors to:
• LEARN about early settlement, pre-Civil War agriculture and industry • • • • •
in Clarksville, and the secession debate. HEAR from Clarksville’s soldiers, slaves, and citizens about their experiences of the Civil War and Union occupation. Barbara Johnson Park SEE examples of Civil War weaponry and period clothing. EXAMINE and INTERPRET maps. FIND out more about emancipation, the United States Colored Troops, and the freedmen’s camp located at Fort Defiance. VIEW a 16-minute film about Clarksville during the Civil War. FIELD TRIPS & GROUP TOURS Depending on your preference and the size of your group, tours last approximately two hours and can include lunch on the grounds. Field trips and groups also have the opportunity to experience guided tours of the grounds, explore Civil War-era earthwork fortifications, and hear about the equipment and day-to-day life of a Civil War soldier, as well as about the colonial history of the area surrounding Fort Defiance, including American Indians and Valentine Sevier. Book your tour by calling 931-472-3351. SPECIAL EVENTS The Fort is home to many special events each year, visit: www.fortdefianceclarksville.com for more information.
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Clarksville Parks + Recreation OUR MISSION To provide a variety of positive recreational experiences to enhance life values for individuals, families, and our diverse culture.
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MAY THROUGH OCT
MAY 21
OPENING DAY CELEBRATION
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102 Public Square Clarksville, TN 37040
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