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Hannibal Parks & Recreation

Hannibal Ramp Park opens for summer hours on June 6

May 31, 2022 — by Mary Lynne Richards

Summer hours for Ramp Park at Huckleberry Park will begin June 6. The park is for roller skates, roller blades, skateboards, bicycles and scooters. Ramp Park will be open noon to 8 p.m. every day, weather permitting. Cost is $3 for a daily admission and $40 for an annual pass. Helmets are required and there is an attendant on duty at all times. Each person must have a signed waiver and release of liability on file. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign the waiver.

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Hannibal Aquatic Center opens Saturday

May 28, 2022 — by Muddy River News

Hannibal Aquatic Center opens May 28

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Night hike through Sodalis Nature Preserve planned for May 27

May 24, 2022 — by Mary Lynne Richards

Hannibal Parks & Recreation is sponsoring a Night Hike through Sodalis Nature Preserve 7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, May 27.

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Hannibal spring cleanup set for Saturday morning

April 21, 2022 — by Muddy River News

HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Board of Public Works, Hannibal Parks and Recreation and Hannibal Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a spring cleanup Saturday. Volunteers should meet between 8 to 11 a.m. at the Y Men’s Pavilion, 105 Hill. Gloves and trash bags will be provided by the Hannibal Board of Public Works. Employees […]

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Night hike through Sodalis Nature Preserve in Hannibal set for Saturday night

April 7, 2022 — by Muddy River News

HANNIBAL, Mo. — The bats that hibernate all winter in Sodalis Nature Preserve are starting to wake up and become active. A night hike through the preserve led by Gale Rublee, nature educator for Hannibal Parks & Recreation, is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday. “When exactly do the bats start leaving the old lime kiln […]

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V is for Vulture nature program set for Saturday in Hannibal’s Riverview Park

March 24, 2022 — by Muddy River News

HANNIBAL, Mo. — The V is for Vulture nature program is set for 9 a.m. Saturday at Riverview Park, Shelter No. 2, by the first overlook. “The valuable, valiant, V-flying vulture! What’s so ‘valuable’ about vultures?” said Gale Rublee, nature educator with Hannibal Parks & Recreation. “They just eat dead stuff. Exactly! Vultures are expert […]

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‘B is for Babies’ nature program to be held Sunday at Hannibal’s Riverview Park

March 17, 2022 — by David Adam, MRN Editor

HANNIBAL, Mo. — The “B is for Babies” nature program is set for 1 p.m. Sunday at Riverview Park Shelter No. 1 by the playground. “Celebrate Spring Equinox with listening and learning about all the babies that are already here and are getting ready to be born,” Hannibal Parks & Recreation nature educator Gale Rublee, […]

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Hannibal Parks & Recreation looking to hire lifeguards, concession personnel at aquatic center

February 26, 2022 — by Muddy River News

HANNIBAL, Mo. — A job fair is scheduled from 5-6 p.m. March 3 the Hannibal City Council chambers at City Hall, 320 Broadway. The Hannibal Parks & Recreation Department hires about 25 lifeguards during the summer to work at the Hannibal Aquatic Center. Individuals must have strong swimming abilities but will be trained to be […]

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Hannibal Parks & Recreation accepting boat slip rental registrations

February 17, 2022 — by Muddy River News

HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks & Recreation is now accepting boat slip rental registrations from 2021 annual renters. Annual renters have until March 11 to rent their 2021 slip or request another one not rented by an annual slip renter. Slips will be open to new annual renters starting March 14. Annual rental fees are […]

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Hamby wins A flight at 16th annual Ice Bowl disc golf tournament at Huckleberry Park

February 14, 2022 — by Muddy River News

HANNIBAL, Mo. — Michael Hamby of Quincy, Ill., won the A flight during the 16th annual Ice Bowl, which was played Saturday at the Don Crane Disc Golf Course in Huckleberry Park, sponsored by the Hannibal Parks & Recreation Department and Excitement Disc Golf. Proceeds of the event went to the Buddy Pack program, which […]

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