Hannibal Parks & Recreation Events
Hannibal Parks & Recreation Department offers many programs and recreational opportunities. We strive to offer activities for all ages, all levels of ability and a variety of interests. We want to promote healthy, active lifestyles. Call (573) 221-0154 for details or email us for more information.
Check out our Upcoming Events below to see what Hannibal Parks & Recreation has waiting for you! The list will change frequently, so make sure to visit this site frequently see what's new. Enjoy!
Bird Walk
Sodalis Nature Preserve 819 Ely St, Hannibal, MO“Happy Habitats.” “By observing and listening, let’s see if we can determine which areas around the Sodalis Nature Preserve have more bird activity. What food sources are available to them as they start getting ready to migrate?” The walk will stay on the paved trails but may cover up to two miles. Download the Merlin…
Big Dirt Dig
Hannibal Street Department 701 Warren Barrett Drive, Hannibal, MO, United StatesSponsored by Hannibal Parks & Recreation, Parents as Teachers and Hannibal Stret Department, free fun event for children
Pickleball 101
Huckleberry Park 1300 30th St, Hannibal, MO, United StatesThe rain location will be the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. Bill Baker and Tom Batenhorst, Hannibal pickleball enthusiasts, are offering this class to teach people how to play what is often called America’s fastest-growing sport. Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong using a paddle and plastic ball with…
Night Hike Through Sodalis Nature Preserve
Sodalis Nature Preserve 819 Ely St, Hannibal, MOThe full Night Hike program lasts about two hours and follows a 2-mile paved loop with a steep incline. Participants are welcome to stay with the group or return to the parking lot on their own.
Searching for Mother Tree
Riverview Park 2000 Harrison Hill, Hannibal, MOHannibal has earned the Tree City USA for 25 years and Hannibal Parks & Recreation is celebrating with a “Searching for Mother Trees” nature program at Riverview Park. The program is free and open to the public, it begins at the shelter by the playground at 1 p.m. Sept. 15 and will be led by…
Senior Expo
Admiral Coontz Recreation Center 301 Warren Barrett Drive, Hannibal, MO, United StatesWith the theme of Active and Engaged, the Senior Expo will offer about 600 participants an opportunity to learn about services and resources specific to senior adults. Emily Trevathan, chief operations officer at Douglass Community Services, said it promises to be a day of inspiration, activity and community engagement for seniors and their families. The…
Central Park Farmers Market
Central Park 450 Broadway, Hannibal, MO, United StatesSeveral of the vendors are eligible to take SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits for payment, through a program with Douglass Community Services. Also, Hannibal Parks & Recreation is now providing wifi in the park during Farmers Market. The market is open 7:30 a.m. to noon every Saturday through Oct. 26; starting in mid-June, the market…
September Jam
Norfolk & Southern Multi Sports Park 600 Warren Barrett Drive, Hannibal, MissouriThe free basketball clinic is for boys and girls in 3rd-6th grades and will run from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on the following dates: Hannibal basketball aficionados are promoting the sport by offering free instruction and coaching. Caleb Gosney said the goal is to encourage young players to develop their skills. Gosney said he and…
Senior Adult Dance
Admiral Coontz Recreation Center 301 Warren Barrett Drive, Hannibal, MO, United StatesThere have been Senior Adult Dances at the Rec Center on Tuesdays for almost 50 years. Currently the band for the Senior Dances, called Uptown Strings, consists of Martin and Betty Miller, Harlon Lain, Wendell Glance and Greg Cornelius. Special guests often join the band. The dances are noon to 3 p.m. Tuesdays.
Celebration of 50 years of Senior Dances
Admiral Coontz Recreation Center 301 Warren Barrett Drive, Hannibal, MO, United StatesThere have been senior adult dances at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center for 50 years. The band names have changed from the “Forget Me Nots”, “Big River” and “The Misfits” to the “Uptown Strings.” The members have changed throughout the years; however, the message remains the same. These members give their hearts to their community…
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