Hannibal Parks & Recreation Recent News

Vintage Base Ball Sept. 3

08/25/2022

Spectators can enjoy base ball in its purest form through a Vintage Base Ball Game during the Steampunk Festival in Hannibal. The Hannibal Nationals will play the Springfield Long Nine at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 3 at the Norfolk & Southern Multi-Sports Park at…

Creech named Summer Spotlight Employee of the Week

08/18/2022

Reign Creech, a junior at Hannibal High School, has earned the Summer Spotlight Employee of the Week award at the Hannibal Aquatic Center. This is his first year serving as a lifeguard. Hannibal Parks & Recreation is paying tribute to employees at the Aquatic…

Boat ramp closed Friday morning

08/17/2022

The boat ramp at the Hannibal marina will be closed to use 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday Aug. 19 due to the installation of dredging equipment. Dredging will begin in October but the 9-ton piece of equipment will be placed with the help…

Nature program Saturday about insects

08/16/2022

A free nature program sponsored by Hannibal Parks & Recreation will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 at the Huckleberry Park pavilion near the Ramp Park. The program is called “Insect Safari” and is for children of all ages. Gale Rublee, Hannibal Parks &…

Ramp Park has fall hours

08/16/2022

Fall hours for the Ramp Park at Huckleberry Park have begun. The Ramp Park will be open 4 to 8 p.m. weekdays and noon to 8 p.m. weekends, weather permitting. The park is for roller skates, roller blades, skateboards, bicycles and scooters. The cost…

Big Dirt Dig Saturday

08/16/2022

The Big Dirt Dig gives children a chance to practice their social skills right before they start school. The Big Dirt Dig will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Aug. 20 at the Street Department maintenance facility, 701 Warren Barrett Drive. The event will…

Avion earns employee award

08/10/2022

Avion Scott, who is in her second year as a lifeguard at the Hannibal Aquatic Center, has earned the Summer Spotlight Employee of the Week award. Hannibal Parks & Recreation is paying tribute to employees at the Aquatic Center this summer with a special…

Last day of Aquatic Center is Aug. 21

08/09/2022

The last day of the Hannibal Aquatic Center is Sunday Aug. 21. The first day of classes for Hannibal Public Schools is Aug. 24. Hannibal Parks & Recreation manages the Hannibal Aquatic Center, 1700 Pleasant Drive, which is open noon to 6 p.m. every…

Night Hike Friday in Sodalis

08/08/2022

Summer nights are the perfect time to discover what’s going on in nature. The “Evening Exploration” night hike through Sodalis Nature Preserve will start at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12. Hannibal Parks & Recreation Interpreter Guide Gale Rublee will lead the night hike. “Using…

Winter hours for recreation center begin Sept. 6

08/04/2022

The Admiral Coontz Recreation Center will be closed Monday, Sept. 5 for Labor Day. Fall/Winter hours for the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center begin Sept. 6. Monday: 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday: 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Senior Dance noon to 3 p.m.) Wednesday: 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Thursday:…

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