Hannibal Parks & Recreation Recent News
Fall hours begin for Ramp Park
Fall hours for the Ramp Park at Huckleberry Park begin Monday, Aug. 14. The Ramp Park will be open 4 to 6 p.m. weekdays and 1-6 p.m. weekends, weather permitting. The park is for roller skates, roller blades, skateboards, bicycles and scooters. The cost…
Romano earns Summer Spotlight Employee of the Week
Lifeguard Elizabeth Romano has earned the Summer Spotlight Employee of the Week award at the Hannibal Aquatic Center. Hannibal Parks & Recreation is paying tribute to employees at the Aquatic Center this summer with a special award each week. Romano is a sophomore at…
Big Dirt Dig set Aug. 19
The Big Dirt Dig gives children a chance to practice their social skills right before they start school. The Big Dirt Dig will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Aug. 19 at the Street Department maintenance facility, 701 Warren Barrett Drive. The event will…
Hultgren named Recreation Supervisor/Aquatics Director
Emily Hultgren has been named Aquatics Director/Recreation Supervisor for Hannibal Parks & Recreation. Her first day on the job is Aug. 7. She is 2017 graduate of Hannibal High School and a 2021 graduate of Truman State with a bachelor of science degree in…
McDonald leaving HPR
Jenna McDonald is saying goodbye to the Hannibal Aquatic Center after spending nine years at the helm. Her last day is Aug. 4, she resigned her position to return to teaching physical education in Pittsfield, Ill. McDonald said she enjoyed her years working with…
Tree of the Month for August
The Tree of the Month for August is an oak tree on Wauneta Place. The Hannibal Tree Board choose the tree at 28 Wauneta Place in the front yard of the home owned by Larry and Sue Taylor. The Tree Board established a Tree…
Dolbeare named Summer Spotlight Employee of the Week
Brynn Dolbeare has earned the Summer Spotlight Employee of the Week award at the Hannibal Aquatic Center. She works as an attendant for front desk/concessions/slide. Hannibal Parks & Recreation is paying tribute to employees at the Aquatic Center this summer with a special award…
Night hike coming up
There will be a Night Hike through Sodalis Nature Preserve at 7 p.m. Aug. 11 at Sodalis Nature Preserve. Representatives from the Mississippi Hills Master Naturalists will lead the hike, which will give participants the chance to appreciate nature as the season changes. The…
Boling earns Spotlight Award
Lifeguard Nevaeh Boling has earned the Summer Spotlight Employee of the Week award at the Hannibal Aquatic Center. Hannibal Parks & Recreation is paying tribute to employees at the Aquatic Center this summer with a special award each week. Boling is a senior at…
Shredfest rescheduled due to heat advisory
Due to a heat advisory in the forecast for the weekend, the ShredFest has been postponed to the fall. The extreme sports competition and exhibition originally scheduled for Saturday, July 29, will be Sept. 16. On that day, the Ramp Park will open at…
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