Hannibal Parks & Recreation Recent News

Huckleberry Park Pond

04/13/2020

Hundreds of fish were released into Huckleberry Park pond recently, but the pond won’t be ready for people to fish until next spring. Aron Lee, assistant director of Hannibal Parks & Recreation, said the fish were purchased from Curryville Fisheries. The pond was stocked…

Hannibal Proud packages to be distributed to students

04/08/2020

  City employees Pam Block, Edie Graupman and Susan Osterhout fill bags to be distributed to Hannibal students Thursday. Hannibal Proud – which is a collaboration of businesses, individuals, and organizations – is joining forces with the Hannibal School District and Douglass Community Services…

Eagle Photographs to be displayed in Huckleberry Park

04/06/2020

Hannibal’s code enforcement officer Susan Osterhout is sharing her love of eagles in a unique way during this time of social distancing. Her photographs of eagles will be displayed on signs in Huckleberry Park starting Tuesday, April 7. Osterhout said the photographs were all…

Pet Portraits

04/03/2020

Pet Portraits, an exhibit by Hannibal artist Mark Wavering, is on display in Central Park through April 15. The charcoal drawings of pets are installed along the sidewalk on the east side of the park. Social distancing must be practiced while viewing the artwork,…

April 1, 2020 newsletter

04/01/2020

  Your monthly news & updates Visit our Website All parks are open but social distancing must be observed! The entrance of Riverview Park is closed due to construction. Pedestrian access to Riverview Park is available at the Soap Hollow Trail from River Road….

Riverview Park

03/31/2020

The main entrance at Riverview Park is closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic due to construction at the water treatment plant. The closure is expected to last two more weeks and people are asked to stay away from the construction zone. Pedestrian access to…

City Council meetings to be shown on Youtube

03/30/2020

Social distancing while at open government meetings present a new challenge. Hannibal city officials are providing a way for residents to view City Council meetings without attending the meeting in City Hall, which is now closed to the public in an abundance of caution…

Further guidance on shelter-in-place Essential vs. Non-Essential

03/26/2020

Please CLICK HERE for further guidance on shelter-in-place Essential vs. Non-Essential.

City of Hannibal Mayor Hark Media Release (COVID-19) Update

03/26/2020

 PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release: Mayor’s Office Hannibal, Missouri, March 26, 2020 – As witnessed over the past weeks, the COVID-19 disease is spreading not only across the country, but in several locations around the state. Statistics are showing the disease in Missouri is…

Nature Moments with Gale coming soon

03/25/2020

Hannibal Parks & Recreation is finding ways to communicate with residents and help them enjoy outdoors with virtual nature programs. Gale Rublee, Hannibal Parks & Recreation nature interpreter, features several nature programs and hikes a month. Because of the need to stop groups from…

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