Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation is joining forces with the Clarksville Police Department to bring forth “Bridging the Gap” as a part of the Mayor’s Summer Night Lights program on Wednesday, June 22nd at the Kleeman Recreation Center.
The event will take place from 5:30pm to 9:00pm.
Bridging the Gap will include a free, 5-on-5 basketball tournament for teens, ages 14 and older at the Kleeman Recreation Center.Anyone wishing to participate in this tournament must be at the location no later than 5:45pm to sign up.
Clarksville Police Department officers will show their skills on the court alongside Clarksville’s youth and young adults. The winning team will receive a trophy and recognized as the Summer Night Lights Champions!
Officers will also be onsite to enjoy the other featured festivities – games, activities, inflatables, and face painting. Manna Café Ministries will also provide a meal free of charge.
In addition, Clarksville Parks and Recreation has partnered with the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region to distribute over 300 donated books to local youth during the event.
About Mayor’s Summer Night Lights
Since its inception four years ago, the program strives to create a fun and positive atmosphere for youth and teens during summer months. Held every Monday and Wednesday evening from 5:30pm to 9:30pm through July 27th, it features a multitude of activities including a DJ, dance team competitions, sports tournaments, inflatables, arts & crafts, motivational speakers, and a free meal.
To learn more about Summer Night Lights, visit www.cityofclarksville.com/summernightlights
About the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
The mission of the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is to provide a variety of positive recreational experiences to enhance life values for individuals, families, and our diverse culture.
The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide variety of recreational facilities and activities for all ages, maintains more than 700 acres of parks and facilities, provides 22 park facilities that offer a variety of amenities, including playgrounds, picnic areas, walking trails and pavilions or picnic shelters and maintains three community centers with year-round programming for youth, adults and seniors, as well as four public swimming pools
The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is located at 102 Public Square, Clarksville.
To learn more call 931.645.7476.