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LIBERTY PARK The 145-acre Liberty Park is the jewel of Clarksville’s park system and features amenities such as ball fields, a dog park, 10-acre pond, wetlands, pavilions, exercise equipment, BCycle station, boardwalks and walking trails, and an amphitheater. The park is also home to the Wilma Rudolph Event Center and Freedom Point buildings which are available for private special events and meeting space. Adjacent to the park is the privately-operated Clarksville Marina, which consists of numerous covered and uncovered boat slips, dry docks, and four boat ramps. SPORTS FACILITIES Clarksville also has numerous sports facilities including Heritage Park, with eight soccer fields; four softball fields; four baseball fields; and two basketball courts. These facilities offer youth and adult sports enthusiasts recreational and league play as well as a number of local, state, and national tournaments. The facility also features two playgrounds, a splash pad, a concessions/restroom building, a dog park, and a skate park. An eight-court tennis facility can be found at Swan Lake Sports Complex along with horseshoe pits, shuffleboard courts, lighted softball fields, and an Olympic-sized swimming pool. The City of Clarksville owns and operates Swan Lake and Mason Rudolph Golf Course, both of which are open year-round and offer annual green fees. SWIMMING POOLS & SPLASH PADS The City of Clarksville operates four public swimming pools and four splash pads and offers swim lessons throughout the year. In the off-season, New Providence Swimming Pool is covered with an inflated dome to create an indoor aquatic facility during the winter months. The indoor season begins each October and runs through the beginning of May. The city’s outdoor pools (Beachaven, Bel-Aire, New Providence, and Swan Lake) and splash pads (Heritage, Edith Pettus, Lettie Kendall and Dixon Parks) open at the end of May and close in early August. Memberships are available for indoor and outdoor pools and can be purchased at the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department office or any of the city’s recreation centers. RECREATION CENTERS The city’s three recreation centers (Burt-Cobb, Crow, Kleeman) offer a variety of fitness equipment and programs, special events, as well as recreational and instructional programs. Continued on page 23 > 22
Activities are offered that appeal to people of all ages and ability levels. Each recreation center has a gymnasium, fitness center, game room, and meeting rooms. Annual membership is only $5 per person. CLARKSVILLE BCYCLE Clarksville BCycle is Clarksville’s exclusive bike-share with a fleet of 52 urban bicycles available for checkout at five automated kiosks located within the Clarksville Downtown River District at McGregor and Liberty Park, Clarksville Greenway, Downtown and at Austin Peay State University’s Foy Center. Membership options range from $3 for 24 hours to $50 for an annual membership. All memberships include unlimited one-hour bike rides. Visit clarksville.bcycle.com for information regarding sponsorships and corporate rates. DOG PARKS The City of Clarksville has two offleash dog parks located throughout the city: King’s Run Dog Park at Liberty Park and Heritage Park Bark Park. These spaces offer waste disposal stations, benches, shaded areas, dog drinking fountains, and ample activity space for dogs of all sizes. Each park is a safe and fun place for pets and owners. A key fob is needed for entry to King’s Run Bark Park and is available to Clarksville citizens once they provide proof of required vaccinations. Annual memberships are available for a fee of $10 per family. PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL EVENTS The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department offers over 500 program sessions and events annually! One of the most impactful programs is the “Summer Youth Program,” which is a fun and rewarding summer camp experience offered for children ages 6-15 years old. During this six-week program in June and July, fifteen different locations around Clarksville are utilized including school gymnasiums, City recreation centers, and Housing Authority sites. Daily activities at each site are age specific and include games and sports activities, arts and crafts, visits to City pools, and other enrichment activities. Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department also offers a wide variety of activities for youth, adults, and seniors throughout the other seasons such as Summer Night Lights, Adult Fitness Classes, Homeschool P.E. and Silver Fitness. On Saturdays, the youth basketball and volleyball leagues also play at the recreation centers. Men’s and women’s softball leagues and youth baseball and softball leagues are also held in the spring and fall. Special events throughout the year are coordinated to provide fitness and leisure activities to all populations. Fitness events include the Queen City Road Race featuring a 5K and one-mile fun run, the Wonder Kids Triathlon and 50 Plus Games. Family and leisure events and programming include the Clarksville Downtown Market, Movies in the Park, Riverfest, the Clarksville BBQ Bash, Christmas on the Cumberland, and many more. PARK AND FACILITY RESERVATIONS Clarksville Parks and Recreation reserves many of its facilities including park pavilions, pools, recreation center meeting rooms, amphitheaters and more for public and private use. To view the full list of rental options and fee information visit www.cityofclarksville.com/ parksrec. To learn more about Clarksville Parks & Recreation, visit www. cityofclarksville.com/parksrec, like us on Facebook, or call (931) 645-7476. GET CONNECTED Clarksville Parks and Recreation Clarksville_PR ClarksvilleParksRec We want your best shot! Use the hashtag #ClarksvilleParksRec when posting to Instagram, Twitter or Facebook and share your great Clarksville Parks & Recreation pictures with us! 23
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