Hannibal Parks & Recreation Recent News

Oct. 26, 2024, last day of Farmers Market for the season

10/21/2024

Saturday, Oct. 26 is the last day of the Central Park Farmers Market for the 2024 season. Market hours are 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturday. There will also be a Trunk or Treat for little ones wearing costumes. Steve Huse, market manager, said about…

Climate change topic of nature program

10/21/2024

HANNIBAL, Mo. – A free nature program will address climate change at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10 at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. “Climate Conversations: Understanding, Engaging, and Acting Together” in an interactive program that will be presented by Gale Rublee, a nationally certified…

Recreation Center hours for October-November 2024

10/18/2024

The Admiral Coontz Recreation Center will be closed to recreational activities from Oct. 25 to Nov. 1 due to setup for the DARE Halloween Party. The Hannibal Police Department sponsors the Halloween Party, which is 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31. The Recreation Center will…

Shooter’s Education Youth BB Gun League registration Oct. 23, 2024

10/17/2024

Registration Night for the Hannibal Area Shooter’s Education Youth BB Gun League is 6 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. Youngsters and parents are encouraged to attend. Travis Moore, program coordinator, said the program has two main goals: • Teach area…

Bird Walk set for Oct. 19

10/02/2024

As winter approaches and the availability of insects and other food drops, many birds move south. It’s the perfect time to watch birds before their seasonal migration. A Bird Walk will be at 8 a.m. Oct. 19 at Sodalis Nature Preserve, sponsored by Hannibal…

Night Hikes coming up in October

09/30/2024

There will be two night hikes this month, the last chance to see bats at sunset at Sodalis Nature Preserve. The dates are: • 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 • 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 Each fall, Indiana bats migrate from their summer habitats…

Disc golf tournament Saturday at Huckleberry Park

09/27/2024

If you’ve always wondered why there are metal baskets all over Huckleberry Park, here’s your chance to find out. There will be a disc golf tournament Saturday, Sept. 28. The Don Crane Memorial Huck Finn Open disc golf tournament starts at 10 a.m. at…

Nipper Marina to be closed for dredging

09/25/2024

The boat ramp and marina at Nipper Park will be closed for two weeks starting Oct. 7 so Hannibal Parks & Recreation personnel can dredge without interruption. Boats docked in marina slips should be taken out by 8 a.m. Oct. 7. Boaters will be…

Drop-In Pickleball set for Tuesdays

09/25/2024

America’s fastest-growing sport with the silly name — pickleball — continues to lure new players onto courts in droves. Hannibal Parks & Recreation is offering a way to enjoy pickleball indoors this fall. Drop-in Pickleball, which will be offered Tuesday evenings at the Admiral…

Bird Walk set for Saturday, Sept. 28

09/20/2024

As summer gives way to fall, many birds begin to move from their spring and summer breeding grounds to their winter homes. This is a good time to watch birds make the seasonal transition. A Bird Walk will be at 8 a.m. Sept. 28…

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