The Town of Smyrna Parks and Recreation Department is working diligently to update playground equipment throughout their community parks. The equipment at Old Rock School/J.J. McWilliams Park will be removed in the next few weeks, with installation of new equipment beginning soon after. This project is scheduled for completion in May/June. Thank you in advance…
The City of La Vergne is planning on adding a new playground and recreation area to one of its parks. The playground will include three equipment zones including a spin structure, swing structure and climbing structure. The recreation area would include a U8 soccer field that can also serve as a multi-use space. There will…
After a six-month closure due to COVID-19, St. Clair Senior Center will open with restrictions Sunday, October 4. Patrons are encouraged to wear masks, and all CDC and state protocols will be followed including social distancing and limiting group activity numbers. “We are looking forward to seeing our patrons again,” said Mark Owens, Facility Superintendent….
The Town of Smyrna is pleased to host a grand opening for Zama Park. This pocket park honors the relationship with our Sister City, Zama, Japan, and the educational, social, cultural, and business exchanges between our communities for over 30 years. Smyrna Parks and Recreation Director Mike Moss will serve as the emcee, with Mayor…
The Parks and Recreation department is happy to announce the newly resurfaced basketball and tennis courts have been reopened. The courts at Veterans Memorial Park are almost 20 years old and have never been resurfaced. Both projects took about a week each to complete. The tennis court was finished at the end of June and…
Based on updated state reopening guidelines, the following venues will reopen on the specified dates per Nate Williams, Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department director: Saturday, May 16 Dog parks, with strict sanitizing and physical distancing protocols in place Locations: Bark Park at General Bragg Trailhead (W. College Street) Cason Trial head Bark Park Tuesday, May…
Summer camps organized by Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department (MPRD) are canceled for the month of June. Participants have been notified, and registration fees will be fully refunded. “We know it’s disappointing for the kids,” said Rachel Singer, assistant director for MPRD. “Our staff looks forward to the camps as well.” Camps beginning July 6…
Rutherford County Stormwater, City of Murfreesboro, and Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) are gearing up for the 12th Annual “FREE Trees for Streams” event which places free trees in the hands of property owners near streams. On Monday, March 23 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Salem Creek Church of Christ (2525 Salem Creek…
The La Vergne Parks and Recreation Department wants your input as they plan for the future. The department is currently working on its new Master Plan and is looking for input from citizens concerning what they want to see as the city continues to grow over the next decade. This is the second screening of…