Hannibal Parks & Recreation Recent News

Wednesday is Go Skateboarding Day

06/19/2023

Wednesday, June 21 is Go Skateboarding Day so it’s the perfect opportunity to try skateboarding at the Ramp Park at Huckleberry Park. It’s a day that promotes the positive aspects of skateboarding, including creativity, community, and healthy physical activity, Paula Epker, manager of the…

Aliviah Williams earns Spotlight title

06/13/2023

  Lifeguard Aliviah Williams has earned the Summer Spotlight Employee of the Week award at the Hannibal Aquatic Center. Hannibal Parks & Recreation is paying tribute to employees at the Aquatic Center this summer with a special award each week. Williams attends Columbia College…

Father’s Day at Aquatic Center

06/12/2023

Hannibal Parks & Recreation is celebrating Father’s Day at the Hannibal Aquatics Center. A father’s admission is free on Sunday, June 18, when purchasing a regular price admission for a child. Hannibal Parks & Recreation offers Sunday Funday specials at the Hannibal Aquatic Center…

June Tree of the Month announced

06/08/2023

The Tree of the Month for June is a ginkgo tree on Hyacinth Avenue. The Hannibal Tree Board choose the tree at 2505 Hyacinth Ave., in the yard of the home owned by Drs. Sandra Ahlum and Lent Johnson. The Ginkgo Biloba is one…

Sternke named Summer Spotlight Employee

06/07/2023

The Hannibal Aquatic Center is once again honoring its employees this summer by celebrating a Summer Spotlight Employee each week. The first honoree is Atticus Sternke, a first-year lifeguard at the Hannibal Aquatic Center. Sternke, a junior at Hannibal High School, enjoys swimming and…

Sunday Funday specials planned at Hannibal Aquatic Center

06/02/2023

Hannibal Parks & Recreation is offering Sunday Funday specials at the Hannibal Aquatic Center starting Sunday, June 4. The Aquatic Center is open 1-6 p.m. daily. Sunday Funday specials are: June 4: Honor Roll Day, students going into fourth grade through high school must…

Opening Day of Aquatic Center is Saturday

06/01/2023

Opening Day for the Hannibal Aquatic Center is June 3, weather permitting. The Aquatic Center, located off U.S. 36 at 1700 Pleasant St., is open 1 to 6 p.m. every day. Children must be least 12 years old to enter alone, those under 12…

Pool safety No. 1 priority at Hannibal Aquatic Center

05/31/2023

Safety is the No. 1 priority at the Hannibal Aquatic Center. Director Jenna McDonald said all staff members are extensively trained to make sure all patrons stay safe during their visit. The pool opens June 3. Before the pool opens, the lifeguards must undergo…

Honor Roll Day is June 4

05/17/2023

As school ends and the Hannibal Aquatic Center opens, it’s a good time to celebrate hard work in the classroom. Sunday, June 4 is Honor Roll Day at the Hannibal Aquatic Center. Students going into fourth grade through high school may bring a report…

Tree of the Month for May

05/04/2023

The Tree of the Month for May is an oak tree on West Ely Road. The Hannibal Tree Board choose the tree at 4106 West Ely Road, in the yard of the home owned by Mike and Ileen Levy. Ileen said they purchased the…

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