Hannibal Parks & Recreation Recent News
First public art sculpture installed
Hannibal’s first public art sculpture was installed today, in a partnership with the Hannibal Arts Council and Hannibal Parks & Recreation as part of the Sculpture on the Move program. The sculpture, called “Metal Splash” was mounted on a base in front of the…
Ashlyn Hess earns Summer Spotlight Award
Ashlyn Hess, a second-year 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 award each week. Hess is a…
Christmas in July
Sunday, July 10 is Christmas in July Day at the Hannibal Aquatic Center. Children 5-17 who bring in an unwrapped new toy for the Toys for Tots program gets in free at the pool, which is open noon to 6 p.m. Toys for Tots…
Night hike planned July 8
Bats aren’t the only wildlife to be found in Sodalis Nature Preserve. A Night Hike to explore “Creatures of the Night” will be 7:30 p.m. July 8. Hannibal Parks & Recreation Interpreter Guide Gale Rublee will lead the night hike. “Many animals come out…
July 4th
The Admiral Coontz Recreation Center and Hannibal City Hall are both closed July 4 to celebration the Independence Day holiday.
Andrew Bryant earns Summer Spotlight title
Lifeguard Andrew Bryant 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. Bryant is a sophomore at…
Cardboard boat race winners
From unicorns to angry birds, the Cardboard Boats were decorated by youngsters eager to battle. Some of the crafts in Saturday’s Cardboard Boat Races didn’t even last for a few seconds and some of them went off course due to the light winds but…
Mermaid and Shark School at the Aquatic Center
Mermaid and Shark School at the Hannibal Aquatic Center allows youngsters to use their imagination while learning special swimming skills. Jenna McDonald, Hannibal Aquatic Center director, expects the class to fill up quickly. The class will be 10:30-11:15 a.m. Aug. 1-5. Each participant must…
Firefly Friday takes a hike through Sodalis Nature Preserve
The weather may be hot but it will be perfect weather to see fireflies. Hannibal Parks & Recreation is sponsoring Firefly Friday at 8 p.m. June 24 at Sodalis Nature Preserve. Gale Rublee, nature educator, said, “Adult fireflies or lightning bugs can be seen…
Iryah Williams earns Summer Spotlight award
Iryah Williams, a front desk/concessions attendant 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 award each week. Williams is…
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