Hannibal Parks & Recreation Recent News
Vendors Meeting March 6
There will be a Vendors Meeting for anyone interested in participating in the Central Park Farmers Market 6:30 p.m. March 6 at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. Steve Huse, market manager, said plans for the upcoming season will be discussed. Central Park Farmers Market Opening…
Drop-In Pickleball begins Tuesday
Pickleball is not only the fastest growing sport, it is also a welcoming sport. Newcomers are always encouraged to join in, especially during Drop-in Pickleball, which will be offered Tuesday evenings at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. Drop-In Pickleball will be 5:30-8:30 p.m. March…
Saturday’s weather forecast perfect for Ramp Park fun
Beautiful weather is in the forecast for the first day of free usage at the Ramp Park at Huckleberry Park. Saturday marks the first day of the Ramp Park being a skate-at-your-own-risk facility, therefore free to the public. No one is allowed in the…
Ramp Park opens free to all Saturday
Starting March 2, the Ramp Park at Huckleberry Park will be not be staffed and will be a skate-at-your-own-risk facility. The Ramp Park will be open 8 a.m. to dusk every day for roller skates, roller blades, skateboards, bicycles and scooters. No motorized equipment…
Rotary Pavilion spot for eagle watching
The new Rotary Pavilion in Nipper Park will be an optimal place to view eagles and their nests during the first Eagle Day in Hannibal Saturday. The event will be noon to 4 p.m. at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center and the Rotary Pavilion,…
Rec Center closed for Presidents’ Day
The Admiral Coontz Recreation Center will be closed to the public on Monday, Feb. 19 in celebration of Presidents’ Day. Sports practices Monday night will take place as scheduled. The rec center will reopen at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20 and is open daily…
Archery extended at Recreation Center
Due to popular demand, Indoor Archery has been extended for the month of March. Archery is available every Wednesday from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. The last day of Archery will be March 27. Recreation Supervisor Emily Hultgren said, “We had…
MU Extension hosts workshop on selling local foods
University of Missouri Extension will host a “Selling Local Foods” workshop in Hannibal from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 15 at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center, 301 Warren Barrett Drive. “Farmers market vendors, including local food producers and farmers, will benefit from…
Eagle Day planned Feb. 24
The First Hannibal Eagle Day will be noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center and the Rotary Pavilion at the Hannibal riverfront. The event is sponsored by the Mississippi Hills Master Naturalists and Hannibal Parks & Recreation. Activities at…
Jobs available at Hannibal Parks & Recreation
Hannibal Parks & Recreation is getting ready for warmer weather and seeking applications for seasonal employment. Applications for jobs with the Hannibal Parks & Recreation are due March 8. • There will be about 30 lifeguards hired to work at the Hannibal Aquatic Center….
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