Hannibal Parks & Recreation Events

Hannibal Parks & Recreation Department offers many programs and recreational opportunities. We strive to offer activities for all ages, all levels of ability and a variety of interests. We want to promote healthy, active lifestyles. Call (573) 221-0154 for details or email us for more information.

Check out our Upcoming Events below to see what Hannibal Parks & Recreation has waiting for you! The list will change frequently, so make sure to visit this site frequently see what's new. Enjoy!

Event Series Rec Center closed

Rec Center closed

Admiral Coontz Recreation Center 301 Warren Barrett Drive, Hannibal, MO, United States

The Rec Center will also be closed to recreational activities from Oct. 24 to Nov. 1 due to setup for the DARE Halloween Party. The Hannibal Police Department sponsors the Halloween Party, which is 5:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31. The Recreation Center will reopen to the public at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2. The Admiral…

Astronomy Night

Riverview Park 2000 Harrison Hill, Hannibal, MO

The sky at Riverview Park should provide the perfect background for the wonders of the night sky at Astronomy Night Nov. 13. The viewing and learning experience will be 7 p.m. in Riverview Park, in the big grassy area between the four-way stop and the first overlook, often known as “Frisbee Field.” Astronomy Night is…

Event Series Senior Adult Dance

Senior Adult Dance

Admiral Coontz Recreation Center 301 Warren Barrett Drive, Hannibal, MO, United States

The Senior Dances are noon to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center, featuring the music of Betty Parsons Miller and the Uptown Strings, tips are encouraged for the band. Carry-ins are held during special occasions. The group has been playing for Senior Dances for almost 50 years.

Event Series Drop-In Pickleball

Drop-In Pickleball

Admiral Coontz Recreation Center 301 Warren Barrett Drive, Hannibal, MO, United States

Hannibal Parks & Recreation is offering Drop-In Pickleball on some Tuesday evenings. The Drop-In Pickleball program will be 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. Each participant must pay $3 per night. Drop-In Pickleball allows players to “drop in” and play games. Courts will be designated for competitive, intermediate and leisure…

Music, Marshmallows & Mistletoe

Ymen's Pavilion 105 Hill St, Hannibal, MO

Hannibal Parks & Recreation is hosting the annual Music, Marshmallows, Mistletoe and Snowball Toss Dec. 17 as part of downtown Hannibal’s Victorian Festival of Christmas. All the festivities take place 4-6 p.m. at the Y Men’s Pavilion, 105 Hill St. There will be music, a bonfire for warmth and some marshmallows for roasting. Hot chocolate…

Pickleball 101

Admiral Coontz Recreation Center 301 Warren Barrett Drive, Hannibal, MO, United States

Hannibal area pickleball enthusiasts are offering a class to teach people how to play pickleball. Tom Batenhorst, Hannibal Park Board president and other Hannibal area pickleball enthusiasts will be teaching the free class. Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Two, three, or four players use solid paddles…

Event Series Indoor archery

Indoor archery

Admiral Coontz Recreation Center 301 Warren Barrett Drive, Hannibal, MO, United States

Indoor archery starts Dec. 7 at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. Anyone may practice their archery skills from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays until Feb. 22, 2023. Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. A variety of 3D archery targets, such as deer, turkey, bears, badgers, rabbits, dinosaurs, wolves and coyotes,…

Shooter’s Education BB Gun League

Admiral Coontz Recreation Center 301 Warren Barrett Drive, Hannibal, MO, United States

The free class is a firearm safety awareness program for children ages 8-18. Topics include ethics, sportsmanship, fundamentals for firing a gun, ammunition knowledge and safe gun handling, wildlife management and animal identification. This is not a hunter certification course. Participants can earn awards for improvement in target practice. Information is available by contacting Moore…

Pickleball League deadline

Admiral Coontz Recreation Center 301 Warren Barrett Drive, Hannibal, MO, United States

The registration deadline for Winter Pickleball ends at 5 p.m. Jan. 9. Play begins Jan. 17, 2023. Registration is now available online or at the Hannibal Parks & Recreation office in City Hall, 320 Broadway. Participants may sign up for leisure, intermediate or competitive league. Play will be on Tuesdays at the Admiral Coontz Recreation…

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