Hannibal Parks & Recreation Recent News
Fish to be released in Huckleberry Park Lake
On Halloween it will be Trick-or-Trout at Huckleberry Park. There will be 725 rainbow trout, including five “lunkers,” released into Huckleberry Park Lake on Tuesday, Oct. 31. Shelby Lovelace, fishery biologist with Missouri Department of Conservation, said the trout will be transported from Montauk…
Horseshoe league and tournament winners announced
The Hannibal Parks & Recreation Indoor Horseshoe League ended its 46th year with a tournament recently. The league began in September and took place in the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center on Sunday afternoons. The overall league winners also won the double-elimination tournament: • 1st…
Recreation Center to be closed for events
The Admiral Coontz Recreation Center will be closed to recreational activities from Oct. 24 to Nov. 1 due to setup for the DARE Halloween Party. The Hannibal Police Department sponsors the Halloween Party, which is 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31. On Nov. 2 the…
Disc golf tournament set Nov. 4
If you’re looking for a fun, relaxing and healthy way to spend a Saturday in Hannibal, there’s a disc golf tournament on Saturday, Nov. 4. The Don Crane Memorial Huck Finn Open disc golf tournament starts at 9 a.m. at the Don Crane Disc…
Parks employee earns certifications
Emily Hultgren, aquatics director and recreation supervisor for Hannibal Parks & Recreation, recently earned certifications as Aquatic Facility Operator and American Red Cross Lifeguard Instruction. • As Aquatic Facility Operation, Hultgren had to pass tests to prove comprehension of all basic design, mechanical, and…
Pumpkin contest available now
Hannibal Parks & Recreation is seeking photos for a Pumpkin Contest. The Give ‘Em Pumpkin to Talk About pumpkin-decorating contest allows Carved and Decorated Pumpkins. Photos should be sent to the Hannibal Parks & Recreation Facebook Page by 5 p.m. Oct. 20. The pumpkins…
Last day of Farmers Market coming up
Saturday, Oct. 28 is the last day of the Central Park Farmers Market for the 2023 season. Market hours are 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturday. Steve Huse, market manager, said the vendors have been pleased with the turnout of customers this year. Central Park…
Registration Night for Shooter’s Education set
Registration Night for the Hannibal Area Shooter’s Education Youth BB Gun League is 6 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. Youngsters and parents are encouraged to attend. Travis Moore, program coordinator, said the program has two main goals: • Teach area…
October Tree of the Month named
The Tree of the Month for October is a magnolia tree on Pleasant Street. The Hannibal Tree Board choose the tree at 2515 Pleasant St. in the front yard of the home owned by Keith Maiden. The Tree Board established a Tree of the…
Drop-In Pickleball Returns to Admiral Coontz Recreation Center
Hannibal Parks & Recreation is offering Drop-In Pickleball on some Tuesday evenings starting Tuesday, Oct. 3. Drop-In Pickleball will be 5:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 3, 10, 17, Nov. 14, 21 and Dec. 5 at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. Each participant must pay $5 per…
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