Hannibal Parks & Recreation Recent News

Maples Repertory Theatre Hosts Remote Performance Camp

06/23/2021

This July, Maples Repertory Theatre is traveling to Hannibal to put on the musical, “The Most EPIC Birthday Party Ever,” in partnership with Hannibal Parks & Recreation and Hannibal Arts Council. Two fully-vaccinated, professional theatre directors will arrive in Hannibal to hold youth auditions…

Night Hikes in July

06/22/2021

Sodalis Nature Preserve is the place to be in July; as the summer gets hotter the nights are cool enough to enjoy an evening walk. There will be two night hikes in July, called Summer Night Serenades, because participants will be able to hear…

Deadline extended

06/22/2021

The deadline to enter the Cardboard Boat Races at the Hannibal Aquatic Center has been extended to 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 23. The Hannibal Parks & Recreation Department Cardboard Boat races will be Saturday, June 26. Youngsters team up to build their best cardboard…

Father’s Day

06/17/2021

Hannibal Parks & Recreation is celebrating Father’s Day at the Hannibal Aquatics Center. A father’s admission is free on Sunday, June 20, when purchasing a regular price admission for a child. Hannibal Parks & Recreation offers Sunday Funday specials at the Hannibal Aquatic Center…

Solstice Service Project will be Saturday

06/15/2021

To celebrate the day before Father’s Day, there will be a cleanup and maintenance work day at Sodalis Nature Preserve. Solstice Service Project will be 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 19 at Sodalis Nature Preserve. Gale Rublee, nature educator for Hannibal Parks &…

Tamerius honored for service

06/15/2021

Becky Thatcher and Tom Sawyer surround Ed Tamerius and Tree Board president Kristy Trevathan at the dedication of a bald cypress grove on South Main Street last week. Tamerius was recognized for serving on the Hannibal Tree Board for 22 years. Tamerius worked for…

Cardboard boat registration deadline coming up

06/15/2021

The deadline to enter the Cardboard Boat Races at the Hannibal Aquatic Center is 5 p.m. Friday, June 18. The fifth Hannibal Parks & Recreation Department Cardboard Boat races will be June 26. Youngsters team up to build their best cardboard boat and attempt…

June 10, 2021 newsletter

06/10/2021

  Your monthly news & updates Visit our Website Theater is back! Catch a show in historic Central Park! Admission is free but donations accepted. 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Huckleberry Park. Join in the fun! Free Family-Friendly Nature Programs 8 p.m. Friday June 11…

Sunday Funday at the Hannibal Aquatic Center

06/09/2021

Hannibal Parks & Recreation keeps youngsters busy all summer long with parks, nature programs and facilities. Two of the facilities will be featured in a Sunday Funday promotion June 13. It is National Children’s Day and the first 25 children (ages 5-17) with paid…

Firefly Fridays begin this week

06/08/2021

Their summertime glow is so familiar and their quiet presence adds to the magic of evening walks. But most don’t know that the firefly flashes and accompanying movements are used for courtship. Hannibal Parks & Recreation is sponsoring free family-friendly nature programs to celebrate…

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