Hannibal Parks & Recreation Recent News

Trick-or-treating available at Central Park Farmers Market

10/26/2020

The last day of the Central Park Farmers Market will be Saturday, Oct. 31. The market is 7:30 a.m. to noon at Central Park. Steve Huse, the market manager, said, some of the vendors will be in costume and will be handing out candy….

Adopt-A-Block Program

10/23/2020

As part of the Hannibal Proud campaign, the Adopt-A-Block program has been re-introduced to encourage pride in local neighborhoods. Dallas D. English, employment specialist with Preferred Family Healthcare/Clarity, organized PFH adopting Clinic Road recently. English said, “We’re always looking for ways to expand how…

Fall nature program in Riverview Park

10/22/2020

Hannibal Parks & Recreation is offering a nature program about autumn. “Fabulous Fall Colors” will be 1 p.m. Nov. 1 at Riverview Park. Gale Rublee, nature educator, will lead the program. “At this time of year, leaves make excellent teachers. To a child, the…

Watercolor Display

10/21/2020

Hannibal artist Mark Wavering will showcase his artwork in Hannibal’s Central Park. Wavering Watercolors will be displayed Nov. 1-15 in Central Park. There are about 15 pieces featuring photographs of flowers that have been enhanced with watercolor paint. The photographs were taken by Wavering…

Changes for Senior Adult Dances

10/21/2020

There are some changes coming up in the weekly Senior Dances. There will be no Senior Dance on Wednesday, Oct. 28, due to setup of the Hannibal Police Department Halloween Party. There will be Senior Dances on Wednesday, Nov. 4 and Nov. 11, at…

November Night Hikes

10/20/2020

November is the month to give thanks and Hannibal Parks & Recreation is giving thanks to bats. There will be two opportunities in November to take part in Night Hikes through Sodalis Nature Preserve: 4:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 4:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21…

Little Library installed

10/20/2020

Girl Scout Troop 9197 recently installed a new Little Library at the big shelter at Riverview Park. The library was built by Shawn Janes, father of troop member, Heidi Janes. Heidi said, “It will be good to read in the park, it will be…

Workday planned at Sodalis Nature Preserve Saturday

10/19/2020

Although bush honeysuckle may look pretty with its red berries right now, it is a harmful invasive plant that leaves a wake of ecological destruction in its path. Help is needed to eradicate bush honeysuckle at Sodalis Nature Preserve Saturday, Oct. 24. Members of…

Little Library Unveiling today

10/19/2020

The new Little Free Library will be unveiled at 5:30 p.m. today near the big shelter in Riverview Park. Members of the Girl Scout Troop 9197 will be present for the unveiling.

Girl Scout troop to unveil Little Library in the park

10/19/2020

A new Little Free Library will be unveiled at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19 near the big shelter in Riverview Park. Girl Scout Troop 9197 is installing and supplying the box with books. Girl Scout Troop 9197 consists of 17 students who are in…

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