Hannibal Parks & Recreation Recent News

Christmas Bird Count coming up Dec. 14

11/26/2024

It’s the 125th anniversary of the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count. Locally, the count is sponsored by the Mississippi Hills Master Naturalist chapter. Volunteers will begin at Mark Twain Lake’s Frank Russell Recreation Area starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. More information is…

Explore new trail at Sodalis Nature Preserve

11/26/2024

Winter is a perfect time to explore a new trail in Sodalis Nature Preserve. Hannibal Parks & Recreation is offering free nature program: “Explore a New Trail and Winter Tree ID” from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 7. The hike will be led…

Run, Run Rudolph is Nov. 30, 2024

11/25/2024

The third annual Run, Run Rudolph, a 5-kilometer run/walk, will be at 10 Saturday, Nov. 30 at Sodalis Nature Preserve. Signup is available at the pavilion. The $30 entry fee is a donation to the Adopt-A-Family program. More information is available from Alexia Gonzalez…

Letters can be mailed to Santa Claus

11/21/2024

Hannibal Parks & Recreation has a contact at the North Pole. There is a special North Pole Express Mailbox at City Hall for letters to Santa. Children are encouraged to drop off letters in the mailbox on the west side of City Hall, next…

Nature program planned in Riverview Park

11/18/2024

Hannibal Parks & Recreation is offering an immersive experience designed to reconnect individuals with nature: “Grateful Among the Trees: Embracing Nature’s Blessings” will begin at 10 a.m. Nov. 29 in Riverview Park. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in this serene practice that…

Results for 2024 Indoor Horseshoe League and Tournament

11/18/2024

The Hannibal Parks & Recreation Indoor Horseshoe League ended its 47th year with a tournament recently. The league began in September and took place in the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center on Sunday afternoons. League results: Rob Peak and Tim Rees, first place Sam Banks…

Registration deadline for Hitting League is Nov. 22, 2024

11/14/2024

The deadline is coming up for the Hannibal Parks & Recreation Indoor Hitting League. Registration is due by 5 p.m. Nov. 22 and the league begins Dec. 5. Registration for the hitting league is available at https://hannibalparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program The six-week league is for 8-14 year-old…

Rainbow trout released into Huckleberry Park Lake

10/31/2024

There were 725 rainbow trout, including five “lunkers,” released into Huckleberry Park Lake this morning. Shelby Lovelace, fishery biologist with Missouri Department of Conservation, said the trout were transported from Montauk Hatchery. He said the regular trout were 1 to 1.5 pounds and the…

Huckleberry Lake to be stocked on Halloween

10/29/2024

Some trout will be taking a boo-ble bath on Halloween. There will be 725 rainbow trout, including five “lunkers,” released into Huckleberry Park Lake on Thursday, Oct. 31. Shelby Lovelace, fishery biologist with Missouri Department of Conservation, said the trout will be transported from…

Scavenger hunts help little ones explore parks

10/22/2024

Hannibal Parks & Recreation is offering scavenger hunts in local parks designed to spark adventure among children. Mary Lynne Richards, marketing director of Hannibal Parks & Recreation, said the activities are aimed to encourage exploration and a love for nature. There are scavenger hunts…

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