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Billy Dunlop Park renovation earns award

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Clarksville Parks & Recreation received a Four Star Award from the Tennessee Recreation & Parks Association for renovation of the pavilion at Billy Dunlop Park.

The Renovated Facility Award (budget ...

Christmas Parade will be a drive-through experience

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The 2020 Clarksville Christmas Parade will be a drive-through experience because of the COVID-19 pandemic, City of Clarksville City Montgomery County officials announced after deliberating how to continue the tradition while...

Christmas on the Cumberland returns to McGregor Park

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The banks of the Cumberland River will once again be lit with over a million dazzling lights as Christmas on the Cumberland returns to McGregor Park Riverwalk this holiday season.

The grand opening will take place from 5:00 t...

New Providence indoor pool opens Oct. 1

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Parks & Recreation will open New Providence pool on Oct. 1 for indoor swimming activities through the fall and winter months.

The pool, at 168 Cunningham Lane, is covered with an inflated dome from October to ...

Downtown Market wins ‘#1 Market in America’

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The best place to live in America now has the “#1 Market in America.”

The Clarksville Downtown Market presented by CDE Lightband was crowned the overall “People’s Choice” winn...

2020 Christmas Parade planning begins

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Planning for the 2020 Clarksville Christmas Parade, scheduled for  Saturday, Dec. 5, in Downtown Clarksville, is in full swing, and the public is being asked to decide on critical pieces of the event.

Each year, the ...

Riverfest Regatta and Virtual Talent Show winners announced

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee. – With the COVID-19 pandemic still having a widespread impact, Clarksville Parks & Recreation adapted the traditional three-day Riverfest celebration into nearly two weeks of in-person and virtual events.

The 13th annu...

Parks & Recreation to release Digital Activity Guide this Fall

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee. – As the weather cools down and indoor activities become more popular, Clarksville Parks & Recreation is releasing a new Activity Guide that brings a catalog of those activities into the palm of your hand.

The Clarksvi...

Riverfest adjusted amid pandemic concerns

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee. – 

With the COVID-19 pandemic still having a widespread impact, Clarksville Parks & Recreation is adapting the traditional three-day Riverfest celebration into nearly two weeks of in-person and virtual events....

Billy Dunlop Park to reopen after renovations

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – After a 6-month renovation project, Clarksville’s Billy Dunlop Park will reopen with an improved pavilion and extensive landscaping designed to protect the riverbank from erosion.

Parks & Recreation will host a ...

Two Clarksville pools to open on June 20

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Parks & Recreation will reopen Swan Lake and Bel-Aire pools on June 20, restoring another summer tradition delayed this year by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We know how much everyone misses the p...

Many Parks & Recreation facilities to reopen June 1

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Many, but not all, Clarksville Parks & Recreation and Montgomery County Parks facilities and amenities will reopen Monday, June 1 as the community enters the next phase of the COVID-19 reopening process.

Facilities

Rental ...

Parks & Recreation prepares for a ‘different’ summer

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – As the weather warms up, so does the desire to participate in traditional Clarksville Parks & Recreation events, programs and activities at parks, pools and athletic facilities.

However, the COVID-19 pandemic and social d...

Statement on using parks while maintaining social distancing

Here is a statement prepared by the National Recreation and Park Association, and endorsed by Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department.

Concerns about the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak continue to grip our nation. As organizations that ...