April 1, 2020 newsletter

Your monthly news & updates

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.

Take time for Nature!

Spending time outdoors improves our mental and physical health! Hannibal Parks & Recreation is featuring Nature Moments with Gale to showcase how Mother Nature continues to spread joy in a time of crisis. Check out our social media sites and
our website
to find each post!

Interested in lifeguarding or working for the Parks Department this summer?

Hannibal Parks & Recreation Department hires about 25 lifeguards, along with front desk/concession personnel and general maintenance workers during the summer.

Individuals interested in being a lifeguard must have strong swimming abilities but will be trained.

Applications will be available and staff will be on hand to answer questions about seasonal employment in the Parks & Recreation Department.

Ha
nnibal Parks & Recreation applications are due
5 p.m. April 5.
Applicants must be at least 15.

More information is available from 573-221-0154.

Applications are available on the
Hannibal Parks & Recreation website,
Applications can be mailed to:

Hannibal Parks & Recreation

320 Broadway

Hannibal, Mo. 63401

Applications can also be brought to the dropbox on the west side (4th Street) of City Hall, 320 Broadway. Additional information available by calling 573-221-0154.

Have you considered being a vendor for the Farmers Market? Opening Day now planned for May 2 but keep watching Hannibal Parks website to find out more.

Here’s everything you need to know!

Work on the memorial has begun!

Veterans Memorial and Freedom Bell

Help us honor the veterans

The Veterans Memorial and Freedom Bell
will be located in Cardiff HIll Overlook, surrounded by memorial bricks with the names of veterans. Honor veterans by purchasing a brick for $125.

Print out this form for more information

The
Adopt A Bench
program is designed to allow Hannibal residents and visitors to support Hannibal Parks by having a bench installed along the Hannibal riverfront. Participants can use the program to remember a loved one, celebrate a joyous occasion or promote a business or organization. Participation in this program includes the purchase and installation of the bench, as well as a memorial plaque.

The riverfront will feature benches on the sidewalk promenade along the riverfront.

Benches may be purchased for $2,000.