2008 Woodie Awards
Local parks offer relaxation, retreat
Kasey Henricks
Issue date: 8/25/08 Section: Dining and Entertainment 2008
Clarksville's parks and recreation facilities often remain an untapped resource for APSU students. Why? They're free and provide great places for retreat, exercise, studying and dates. Or, if you need a break from life's daily grind, take a breath of fresh air at one of more than 10 locations nearby APSU's main campus. Many are within walking distance, while others are only a short drive away.
McGregor Park Riverwalk
The Riverwalk is among Clarksville's most popular recreation areas. Whether you want to walk, run, lounge, picnic or just play around, the Riverwalk has something for everyone. With 15 acres alongside the river, this park has a one-mile running and walking trail with plenty of picnic tables and swings to stop at along the way. In addition, several restaurants are located nearby, so grab some fried chicken, hamburgers and sweet tea, because this place is perfect for picnicking.
Located at 640 North Riverside Drive, this park opens from dawn to midnight. This park offers a great place to take a date for a walk along the river at sunset.
The Fairgrounds
This park is more low-key than others located in the downtown area. It is perhaps the most scenic of all Clarksville's offerings. Consisting mostly of wide-open spaces, the Fairgrounds sprawls across 107.5 acres. But the park also has plenty of trees, providing shade and sitting areas for picnicking. In addition, the Cumberland River winds alongside the area, giving a countryside escape while still being just minutes away from downtown.
The Fairgrounds also offers many other amenities, including a mile-long walking trail, playground, soccer and football fields, a boat ramp and a fishing pond. The Fairgrounds opens at dawn and closes at dusk. It is located at 1190 Cumberland Drive, just off Highway 48/13.
Dixon Park
Located at 117 South Tenth Street, Dixon Park offers a more low-key atmosphere that is great for kids. It offers tennis and basketball courts and places for picnics at its on-site pavilion. Also, the park hosts an amphitheater suitable for the local theater and music scene. Operating hours are between dawn and dusk.
McGregor Park Riverwalk
The Riverwalk is among Clarksville's most popular recreation areas. Whether you want to walk, run, lounge, picnic or just play around, the Riverwalk has something for everyone. With 15 acres alongside the river, this park has a one-mile running and walking trail with plenty of picnic tables and swings to stop at along the way. In addition, several restaurants are located nearby, so grab some fried chicken, hamburgers and sweet tea, because this place is perfect for picnicking.
Located at 640 North Riverside Drive, this park opens from dawn to midnight. This park offers a great place to take a date for a walk along the river at sunset.
The Fairgrounds
This park is more low-key than others located in the downtown area. It is perhaps the most scenic of all Clarksville's offerings. Consisting mostly of wide-open spaces, the Fairgrounds sprawls across 107.5 acres. But the park also has plenty of trees, providing shade and sitting areas for picnicking. In addition, the Cumberland River winds alongside the area, giving a countryside escape while still being just minutes away from downtown.
The Fairgrounds also offers many other amenities, including a mile-long walking trail, playground, soccer and football fields, a boat ramp and a fishing pond. The Fairgrounds opens at dawn and closes at dusk. It is located at 1190 Cumberland Drive, just off Highway 48/13.
Dixon Park
Located at 117 South Tenth Street, Dixon Park offers a more low-key atmosphere that is great for kids. It offers tennis and basketball courts and places for picnics at its on-site pavilion. Also, the park hosts an amphitheater suitable for the local theater and music scene. Operating hours are between dawn and dusk.
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