Hannibal Parks & Recreation Recent News

Farmers Market to be located in Central Park starting June 28

06/19/2025

Kiwanis Park will be the location of Central Park Farmers Market starting June 28, due to construction at Central Park. The farmers market is open 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays and 3-7 p.m. Tuesdays. There will be live music playing during market hours, along…

Juneteenth celebration Saturday

06/18/2025

Juneteenth will be celebrated this weekend in Hannibal with several events to honor the pivotal moment in American history — the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. The Juneteenth Coalition, with the sponsorship of Missouri Tourism, McDonalds and Hannibal Parks & Recreation, has scheduled several…

Bird Walk scheduled this Saturday

06/16/2025

For bird enthusiasts, morning is the perfect time to observe and listen to bird calls. There will be a Bird Walk at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 21 at Sodalis Nature Preserve, offered by Hannibal Parks & Recreation Department and sponsored by Hannibal BASF. Nature…

Summer Spotlight on Nevaeh Boling

06/13/2025

The first Summer Spotlight Employee of the Week has been named at the Ronny Ferrel Hannibal Aquatic Center. Neveah Boling has been working as a lifeguard for five years. Hannibal Parks & Recreation is paying tribute to employees at the Aquatic Center this summer…

Celebrate Father’s Day at the pool

06/10/2025

Hannibal Parks & Recreation is celebrating Father’s Day at the Ronny Ferrel Hannibal Aquatics Center. A father’s admission is free on Sunday, June 15 when purchasing a regular price admission for a child. Hannibal Parks & Recreation offers Sunday Funday specials at the Ronny…

Bead bling recognizes lifeguards

06/06/2025

The lifeguards at the Ronny Ferrel Hannibal Aquatic Center are sporting some bling this year and it’s all about recognizing them for a job well done. Emily Hultgren, who is serving her second year as aquatics director, said she has started a program that…

Nature program June 14

06/04/2025

It may not be pleasant but it’s a part of nature: the Family Nature Program called “Scat is Where It’s At” will be 10 a.m. Saturday June 14 at Sodalis Nature Preserve. Hannibal Parks & Recreation programs are sponsored by Hannibal BASF. Nature interpreter…

Oak Tree on Palmyra Road is Tree of the Month

06/04/2025

The Tree of the Month for June is an Oak Tree at 3285 Palmyra Road at the home of Brian Osborn. He planted the tree 35 years ago after buying it in Shelbina. The Tree Board established a Tree of the Month Award to…

Cardboard Boat races fun for everyone

06/02/2025

Young sailors will soon be showing off their homemade crafts by taking to the sea — or at least, the waters of the Ronny Ferrel Hannibal Aquatic Center — to see whose designs can stay afloat. The ninth annual Hannibal Parks & Recreation Department…

Aquatic Center staff receives new training

05/29/2025

Opening day for the Ronny Ferrel Hannibal Aquatic Center is May 31. The Aquatic Center, located off U.S. 36 at 1700 Pleasant St., is open 1 to 6 p.m. every day. Emily Hultgren is serving her second year as aquatics director. Pool managers are…

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