Hannibal Parks & Recreation Recent News
Arbor Day celebration Friday
The Hannibal Tree Board and Hannibal Parks & Recreation are celebrating Arbor Day at 1:30 p.m. April 28 by planting a overcup oak at Central Park. Fourth-graders from Stowell, St. John’s and Eugene Field schools will participate, along with Tree Board members Paul Miller,…
Earth Day cleanup rescheduled
The Earth Day Cleanup has been rescheduled to April 29 due to inclement weather in the forecast. Volunteers should meet anytime from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Y’Men’s Pavilion, 105 Hill St. The Earth Day Cleanup is sponsored by Hannibal Board of Public…
Earth Day Cleanup April 22
The Earth Day Cleanup will be April 22 in Hannibal. Volunteers should meet anytime from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Y’Men’s Pavilion, 105 Hill St. The Earth Day Cleanup is sponsored by Hannibal Board of Public Works, Hannibal Parks & Recreation, Hannibal Area…
Onlookers welcome at bat study
Bat scientists will be at Sodalis Nature Preserve Tuesday April 11 capturing bats for two studies on the behavior and health of different types of bats. Anyone interested in observing the bat netting and study is welcome to gather at Sodalis Nature Preserve near…
Ramp Park hours increased
The Ramp Park at Huckleberry Park has increased hours for Spring. The Ramp Park, which is part of the Hannibal Parks & Recreation parks system, is open 4-6 p.m. weekdays and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. weekends, weather permitting. The park is for roller…
Bear Creek Sports Park Registration Day April 1
No fooling about it, there will be an in-person registration event at Bear Creek Sports Park on April 1. Registration Day will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will be a time for not only registering for summer softball and baseball leagues but…
Clemens Training Facility open in April
Hannibal Parks & Recreation is keeping the Clemens Training Facility open for a few weeks in April, due to popular demand. The facility will be open for walk-ins 5-8 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday April 1-12. Individuals can use the facility for $6 per hour…
Caution sought at Riverview Park for maintenance work
Hannibal Parks & Recreation employees have been hard at work at Riverview Park recently and are asking for caution around maintenance equipment. Josh Epperson, maintenance supervisor for Hannibal Parks & Recreation, said the main work was to eradicate the bush honeysuckle in the park,…
Night Hike planned March 31
The bats that hibernate all winter are starting to wake up at Sodalis Nature Preserve. There will be a night hike through Sodalis Nature Preserve at 7 p.m. Friday, March 31. Representatives from the Mississippi Hills Master Naturalists will lead the hike, which will…
Bradford pear tree buyback program begins March 15
Hannibalians with Bradford pear trees on their property have the option to cut down their trees and receive a free, non-invasive tree at a “buy-back” event on April 18. Starting March 15, participants may register by visiting www.moinvasives.org/2023/02/15/pear-buy-back-2023/ They will also need to submit…
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