Hannibal Parks & Recreation Recent News
Time Capsule
The Hannibal Bicentennial time capsule will be closed in a ceremony at 10 a.m. Oct. 26 in Central Park, which is the last day of the Farmers’ Market. The time capsule will be opened 50 years from now, in 2069. Items in the time…
Nature Program
The nature program set for this weekend has been rescheduled due to lack of interest and other unforeseen circumstances. Fabulous Fall Foliage will be 2 p.m. Sunday Nov. 10. Participants should meet at Shelter No. 1 at the Riverview Park playground. The nature program…
October 25th Night Hike Canceled
The Night Hike through Sodalis Nature Preserve scheduled for Friday, Oct. 25 has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. There is a Night Hike scheduled Nov. 2, starting at 5 p.m. No reservations are required.
Disc Golf Tournament
Huckleberry Park will be one of the sites of an annual disc golf tournament, in spite of construction in the park. The Don Crane Memorial Huck Finn Open disc golf tournament will be Saturday, Nov. 2. The tournament starts at 9:30 a.m. at the…
Recreation Center Closures
The Admiral Coontz Recreation Center will be closed Oct. 24 through Nov. 4 for DARE Halloween Party. However, registration for Hannibal Area Shooter’s Education Youth BB Gun League is 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. The first night is…
Nature Program in Riverview Park
The peak of fall color is happening now in Hannibal parks. A nature program for all ages focuses on the foliage in Riverview Park. Fabulous Fall Foliage will be 2 p.m. Sunday Oct. 27. Participants should meet at Shelter No. 1 at the Riverview…
Shooter’s Education Youth BB Gun League Registration
Registration for Hannibal Area Shooter’s Education Youth BB Gun League is 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. All students and parents are encouraged to attend, hear about the program, register and ask questions. The first night is Thursday, Nov….
Pumpkins in the Park
Hannibal Parks & Recreation is hosting the seventh annual Pumpkins in the Park — a pumpkin-decorating contest and exhibit — at Central Park Saturday, Oct. 26. The contest this year features a new location and new categories. There will be a performance by the…
Last Night Hike of the Season
The last night hike of the year will include special features that will allow more people to participate. The Night Hike begins at 5 p.m. Nov. 2 at the parking lot at Sodalis Nature Preserve but participants are welcome to join in at any…
Letter box at Folklife Festival
There will be additional time for anyone to send a letter to the future. There will be a box during the Hannibal Folklife Festival for letters to be included in the 2069 time capsule. During Hannibal’s 200th birthday celebration, the Bicentennial Committee has invited…
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