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                                                                                The Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation
                       MPRD Policies                                     2      staff takes photos and videos at our
                                                                                programs, events or on park property.
                       Staff Directory                                   3      These photos or videos may be used
                                                                                in our brochures, advertising, or other
                       Parks & Facilities                               4-7     publications. If you do not wish to be in a
                                                                                video or have your photo taken, please tell
                       Greenway                                          7
STAFF DIRECTORY 2

                                                                                our photographers.
                       Programs                                         8-9
                       Summer Camps                                   10-11     Refund Policy*
                                                                                • Full refund when canceling at least
                       Aquatics/Pool Schedules                        12-13        2 weeks prior to the activity, event,
                                                                                   facility rental, program, other rentals
                       Athletics                                      14-16        and/or services.
                                                                                • 50% refund of total fee paid when
                       Cultural Arts                                    17         canceling or dropping out of the
                                                                                   activity, event, facility rental, program,
                       Outdoor Murfreesboro                           18-23        other rentals and/or services less than 2
                                                                                   weeks prior to the activity, event, etc.
                       Wellness & Fitness                             24-25     • No refund day of or after start of
                                                                                   activity, event, facility rental, or other
                       Senior Center                                  26-35        rentals and/or services.
                                                                                • Prorated fee only for passes to
                                                                                   Sports*Com and Patterson Community
                                                                                   Center.
                    Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation                           • *Certain facility fees include a non-
                    Commission                                                     refundable deposit.
                    The purpose of the commission is to provide
                    leisure recreation opportunities and facilities
                    for all residents of Murfreesboro. The
                    commission shall have jurisdiction over all        City of Murfreesboro Access Statement
                    the recreation programs, park areas, and           The City of Murfreesboro does not exclude anyone
                    buildings set aside for recreation in the City
                                                                       from participation nor deny the benefits of or
                                                                       otherwise subject to discrimination on the basis of
                    of Murfreesboro. Please watch the Parks
                                                                       race, national origin, color, age, or disability. Any
                    and Recreation Commission meetings each            complaint alleging discrimination may be filed with
                    month, usually the first Wednesday of every        the City Manager of the City of Murfreesboro.
                    month, for the latest news and developments
                    of Parks and Recreation.

                    Commission Members: Mr. Eddie Miller,              It is the goal of Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation
                    Chair; Mr. Tim Roediger, Vice Chair; Mr. Ricky     Department to make its programs and facilities
                    Turner; Mr. Rick LaLance, City Council; Mr.        available to the public. If you or someone you know
                    Ronnie Martin, City Council; Dr. Charlie           has a disabling condition and would like more
                    Apigian; Mr. Leroy Cunningham; Dr. Gloria          information about accessibility of programs or
                    Bonner; Mr. Ralph Ringstaff, and Mr. Don           facilities, call the main office of the Murfreesboro
                    Turner.                                            Parks and Recreation Department at 615-890-5333
                                                                       or TDD 615-849-2689.
                    Mistakes Happen...
                    Occasionally there may be an error in days,
                    times, registration requirements, or fees in       Any city resident needing financial assistance to
                    this brochure. When such errors do occur, the      participate in any activity may contact the main
                    staff will do everything possible to correct       office of the Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation
                    the situation promptly. Check our website          Department, located at 697 Veterans Parkway, to
                    for the latest updates and changes: www.           receive a copy of its financial assistance policy.
                    murfreesboroparks.com.
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Administration                              615-890-5333              Patterson Park Community Center &
Nate Williams, Director - nwilliams@murfreesborotn.gov                The Washington Theatre    615-893-7439
Thomas Laird, Assistant Director- tlaird@murfreesborotn.gov           Gernell Jenkins, Superintendent, gjenkins@murfreesborotn.gov
Rachel Singer, Assistant Director - rsinger@murfreesborotn.gov        Derek Blake, Facility Supervisor, dblake@murfreesborotn.gov
Cindy Nance, Finance/Personnel - cnance@murfreesborotn.gov            Pierre Lyons, Facility Coordinator
                                                                      		plyons@murfreesborotn.gov
Aquatics, Sports*Com                        615-895-5040              Chad Hill, Fitness/Wellness - chill@murfreesborotn.gov
Aquatics, Patterson                         615-893-7439              Heather Mullican- hmullican@murfreesborotn.gov
Kyle Goss - kgoss@murfreesborotn.gov                                  Crystal Ellis-McFerrin, Program Coordinator
Carrie Stafford - cstafford@murfreesborotn.gov                                               cellis@murfreesborotn.gov
                                                                      Susan Hicks, Performing Arts - shicks@murfreesborotn.gov
Athletics              		                   615-907-2251
Brittany Garrett- bgarrett@murfreesborotn.gov                         Richard Siegel Soccer Complex                     615-295-0341
Michael Philpott - mphilpott@murfreesborotn.gov                       Cody Saffel, Recreation Facility Coordinator - soccer@murfreesborotn.gov
Sami Hull - shull@murfreesborotn.gov
John Teichman - jteichman@murfreesborotn.gov                          St. Clair Street Senior Center                 615-848-2550
                                                                      Mark Owens, Superintendent - mowens@murfreesborotn.gov
Adams Tennis Complex                        615-546-4000
Gary Arbit, Facility Superintendent - garbit@murfreesborotn.gov
                                                                      Sports*Com			                                 615-895-5040
                                                                      Bart Fite, Superintendent - bfite@murfreesborotn.gov
Cayce Neal, Facility Coordinator - cneal@murfreesborotn.gov
Beth McDaniel, Asst. Facility Coord. - bmcdaniel@murfreesborotn.gov   Tommy Gregory, Operations - tgregory@murfreesborotn.gov
John Kreis, Tennis Pro- jkreis@murfreesborotn.gov                     Sarah Skinner, Asst. Facility Coord.- sskinner@murfreesborotn.gov
                                                                      Allison Davidson, Fit/Well - adavidson@murfreesborotn.gov
Bradley Academy		                           615-962-8773
Vonchelle Stembridge, vstembridge@murfreesborotn.gov                  Youth Development		                           615-893-1802
                                                                      Priscilla Murray - pmurray@murfreesborotn.gov
Cannonsburgh Village                        615-890-0355
Shelia Hodges - shodges@murfreesborotn.gov                            Photography
                                                                      Jim Davis - jbdavis@murfreesborotn.gov
Community Parks		                           615-642-1103              Parks and Recreation website
Becki Johnson - bjohnson@murfreesborotn.gov
                                                                      www.murfreesboroparks.com

Cultural Arts			                                                                             Our Mission
Performing Arts & Washington Theatre
Susan Hicks, 			                            615-642-3148
shicks@murfreesborotn.gov
Visual Arts
Lisa Browning 			                           615-801-2467
lbrowning@murfreesborotn.gov

Marketing			                                615-809-4866
Melinda Tate- mtate@murfreesborotn.gov

McFadden Community Center                     615-893-1802
Michael Philpott - mphilpott@murfreesborotn.gov
Tamika Currie - tcurrie@murfreesborotn.gov

Outdoor Murfreesboro
Natural Resources		                         615-893-2141
Kristin Hopkins - khopkins@murfreesborotn.gov,
   Greenway, Wetlands and Trails

Wilderness Station		                        615-217-3017
Eric Fann - efann@murfreesborotn.gov
Hailey Meyer- hmeyer@murfreesborotn.gov
outdoormurfreesboro@murfreesborotn.gov

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Facility Passes
                                    Patterson Park Community Center and Sports*Com
                                                                                  30                                           Family
                                                                 Daily                         Monthly           Yearly
                                                                                 Visits                                        Yearly
                                     Adults                         $4             $65             $35           $300           $500
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                                     Adults                         $4             $60             $30           $270           $450
                                   (City Resident)

                                                                                                                                  Not
                         Military, Youth, & Seniors                 $3             $50             $25           $200           available

                       Military, Youth, & Seniors (60+)             $3             $45             $20           $180             Not
                                   (City Resident)                                                                              available

                                                     All facilities and offices are closed on Sunday, April 4.

                       Facility Pass includes admission to both Sports*Com and Patterson Park Community Center, including aerobic
                       classes, water exercise classes, indoor pool, gym, track and weight room. It does not include fee-based classes.
                       Boro Beach (Sports*Com outdoor pool) requires a separate pass for admission.
                       For information on the financial assistance policy and facility rental fees, please call the Murfreesboro Parks and
                       Recreation office at 615-890-5333.
                       30 Visits = 30 daily visits over a 1-year period from date of issue.
                       Monthly = Unlimited daily visits for 30 days from date of issue.
                       Yearly = Twelve months from date of issue
                       Family Pass = The household yearly pass includes admission to Sports*Com and Patterson Park Community Cen-
                       ter. Household passes are designed for parents, or parent with dependent children 17 years or younger (22 years or
                       younger if full-time student).

                       Patterson Park Community Center                        Sports*Com
                       615-893-7439                                           615-895-5040
                       521 Mercury Boulevard, Murfreesboro,TN                 2310 Memorial Boulevard
                       37130                                                  Murfreesboro, TN 37129
                       Located at Patterson Park in the central area of       Sports*Com is located at McKnight Park in the northern area
                       Murfreesboro. Amenities include: two gymnasiums,       of Murfreesboro. Amenities include a gymnasium, 1/16 mile
                       theatre, indoor water park, game room, conference      track, aerobics area, fitness equipment, meeting room, 25-
                       center, 1/8 mile track, wellness center, aerobics      yard indoor pool, outdoor pool with 50-meter lap lanes, slides,
                       studio, dining room and library. Meeting rooms         play feature, rock wall, diving board, and 4 sand volleyball
                       are available to rent seven days a week, and pool      courts. The pools are available for rental on weekends, and
                       rentals are available on weekends.                     the meeting rooms are available seven days a week.
                       Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00 am-9:00 pm                 Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00 am-9:00 pm
                              Saturday        8:00 am-5:00 pm                        Saturday        8:00 am-5:00 pm
                              Sunday		        1:00 pm-5:00 pm                        Sunday		        1:00 pm-5:00 pm
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Adams Tennis Complex                                              Cannonsburgh Village
615-546-4000                                                      615-890-0355
925 Golf Lane                                                     312 S. Front Street
Murfreesboro,TN 37129                                             Murfreesboro, TN 37129
                                                                  The original name of Murfreesboro,
The facility hosts 8-indoor courts in addition to the existing    Cannonsburgh welcomes visitors to a
24-outdoor courts located in Old Fort Park.                       southern-style village, circa 1800-1925.
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 am-10:00 pm                           Displays include early American trades, museums, period
       Friday 		       8:00 am-9:00 pm                            homes, a large collection of tractors and farm implements,
       Saturday        8:00 am-5:00 pm                            visitor center and time-period gifts. The Williamson Chapel,
       Sunday 		      11:00 am-6:00 pm                            Leeman House, Pavilion, Gazebo, and Lions Club building
                                                                  are available to rent.
                                                                  Photographers: Taking photographs at Cannonsburgh is
                                                                  free; however, we do ask that you call the office and sched-
Barfield Crescent Park                                            ule an appointment, as wedding rentals are taking place
                                                                  year-round on the grounds.
615-890-5333                                                      April 1-October 31 Operating Hours:
697 Veterans Pkwy.                                                Visitor Center and Grounds Open (weather permitting)
Murfreesboro, TN 37128                                            • Tuesday-Friday 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Barfield Crescent Park is a 430-acre community park located       • Saturday 9:00 am-4:00 pm
in the southern area of Murfreesboro. Some of the amenities       • Sunday 1:00-4:00 pm
are: 2 playgrounds, walking/jogging trails, disc golf course,
volleyball net, horseshoes, and tetherball. Restrooms are         Civic Plaza
located between shelters 5 and 7. Pavilions 1,2,5,6,7 and         615-893-2141
8 are available for rental seven days a week, April-October.      111 W. Vine Street
Pavilions 3, 4, 9 and 10 are available first-come, first-serve.   Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Shelters No. 1,5,6,8       Seat Approx. 100 each                  The plaza is located at the front en-
Shelter No. 2		            Seats Approx. 75                       trance of the City of Murfreesboro City Hall. It houses a large
Shelter No. 7		            Seats Approx. 312                      open space brick area with amphitheater seating that will
Shelters No. 3, 4, 9,10    Seat Approx. 24 each                   accommodate up to 400 persons. The area also has a water
                                                                  feature, shaded walking path and gazebo. The open brick
                                                                  area and amphitheater are available for rent.

                                                                  Gateway Island and Trail
Bradley Academy Museum                                            615-893-2141
and Cultural Center                                               1875 West College Street
615-962-8773                                                      Murfreesboro,TN 37129
                                                                  Gateway Island and Trail showcase
415 S. Academy Street
                                                                  a state-of-the-art reception center, gazebo, cascading
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
                                                                  waterfalls, fountains and lake overlook. The reception center
Bradley Academy was built in 1806 as the first school for         includes a catering kitchen, multipurpose room (15-20
education of white males only. In 1884, African American stu-     capacity) and restrooms that are accessible to the public
dents, males and females, were allowed to attend school. The      during park hours. Half day & full day rentals are available.
current structure was built in 1917 and opened as the new
school for African American students in 1918. Today, Bradley      McFadden Community Center
Academy Museum and Cultural Center houses an original
                                                                  615-893-1802
classroom, Education and Empowerment exhibit, and the
                                                                  211 Bridge Avenue
250 Years of Experience exhibit.
                                                                  Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Rental Space (available 7 days/week):                             The McFadden Community Center
                                                                  is on a 3-acre campus and includes a gymnasium, outdoor
Auditorium:       Seats 100-125                                   playground, two meeting rooms, and a game room. The
		                (dining area plus theatre section)              gymnasium and game room are available for rental only
Boardroom:        Seats 30-40                                     on Saturdays and Sundays. The pavilion is first-come/first-
Hours: 		         Tours are available Tuesday-Saturday            served.
		                10 am-4:00 pm                                   Hours: 		         Monday-Friday, 3:00 pm-8:00 pm
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McKnight Park                                         Richard Siegel Park
                       615-890-5333                                          615-890-5333
                       120 DeJarnette Lane                                   515 Cherry Lane
                       Murfreesboro, TN 37129                                Murfreesboro, TN 37129
                       McKnight Park is an 81-acre community park            This community park has 3 picnic
                       located in the northern area of Murfreesboro.         shelters. The 2 small shelters are first-come, first-served. The
                       Shelter rentals April - October.                      large shelter is available for rental seven days a week, April -
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                       1 Picnic Shelter		         Seats Approx. 80           October. Restrooms are open year-round.
                                                                             Shelter No. B		              Seats Approx. 30
                       Murfree Spring                                        Shelter No. C		              Seats Approx. 30
                       Wetlands                                              Shelter No. A		              Seats Approx. 75
                       615-890-5333
                       502 SE Broad Street,                                  Rogers Park
                       Murfreesboro, TN 37130
                       Adjacent to the Discovery Center,
                                                                             615-890-5333
                                                                             1115 Hunt Street
                       the 25-acre Murfree Spring
                                                                             Murfreesboro, TN 37130
                       Wetlands boast a boardwalk,
                                                                             Rogers Park is a 7.5-acre park. Shel-
                       playground, and conservation                          ters are available daily for rentals,
                       education in the middle of the city.                  April-October, with restrooms available.
                                                                             Shelter No. 1		              Seats Approx. 80
                       Oaklands Park                                         Shelter No. 2		              Seats Approx. 45
                       615-890-5333
                       905 N. Highland Avenue
                       Murfreesboro, TN 37130                                St. Clair Street Senior Center
                       This 31-acre neighborhood                             615-848-2550
                       park surrounds Oaklands                               325 St. Clair Street
                       Mansion, a historic site operated by Oaklands         Murfreesboro, TN 37130
                       Association. A large picnic shelter with restrooms    The St. Clair Street Senior Center pro-
                       may be rented April - October. The park includes a    vides a warm, caring place where those over the age of 60
                       walking trail, wetlands area, and playground with     can come together with other adults for services and activi-
                       parking.                                              ties that reflect shared experiences and skills, support one’s
                                                                             needs and interests, broaden independence and maintain
                                                                             one’s involvement in the community.
                       Old Fort Park
                       615-890-5333                                          Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00 am-7:00 pm
                       1024 Golf Lane                                               Saturday        8:00 am-5:00 pm
                       Murfreesboro, TN 37129                                       Sunday		        1:00 pm-5:00 pm
                       Old Fort Park is a 50-acre
                       community park. Facilities
                       are a picnic shelter (with restrooms), Kids’ Castle   Wilderness Station
                       Playground, 24 outdoor tennis courts, 8 indoor        615-217-3017
                       tennis courts, tennis court rentals, greenway ac-     697 Veterans Pkwy.
                       cess and open play space. Restrooms are located       Murfreesboro, TN 37128
                       at the shelter and are open year-round. Shelter       Located in Barfield Crescent Park,
                       available daily for rental, April - October.          the Wilderness Station is the city’s
                       Shelter		         Seats Approx. 120                   unique outdoor awareness and adventure facility. It is nes-
                                                                             tled along the edge of the woods, just a short drive past the
                       Patterson Park                                        disc golf area. Groups can camp in the primitive Backcoun-
                                                                             try Campground. Some of the amenities are: two education-
                       615-893-7439                                          al classrooms, outdoor camping supplies and campsites.
                       521 Mercury Blvd.                                     The retreat room is available for rental. Evening rentals and
                       Murfreesboro,TN 37130                                 programs are based on staff availability.
                       Patterson Park consists of
                       10 acres and has a 110,000                            Fall/Winter Hours:
                       square foot facility. Shelters, swimming pool,        (November 1-March 6)
                       meeting rooms and a theatre are available to rent;             Sunday 			12:00-5:00 pm
                       please call 615-893-7439. Shelter restrooms are                Monday			9:00 am-12:00 pm
                       open April - October.                                          Tuesday-Saturday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
                       Large Shelter		            Seats Approx. 100
                       Small Shelter		            Seats Approx. 50
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Murfreesboro Greenway System                                              Overall Street Trailhead
The Murfreesboro Greenway System consists of the Stones River,            410 Overall St.
Lytle Creek and Gateway trails. The greenways are available for           This small trailhead has parking for 11 cars. This places you on the
you to enjoy nature hikes, walking, running, bicycling, or in-line        Lytle Creek portion of the Murfreesboro Greenway System.
skating along the 13 miles of riverside trails. Small watercraft access
points are also available for paddlers to enjoy the Stones River. The     Old Fort Park Trailhead
Murfreesboro Greenway System connects historical sites, parks,            916 Golf Lane
neighborhoods and businesses; it also serves as a conservation cor-       Shelter Reservations: 615-890-5333
ridor to preserve precious natural and cultural resources. Thirteen       Located in Old Fort Park, this trailhead is between Kids’ Castle play-
trailheads provide access to the Murfreesboro Greenway System.            ground and eight tennis courts. The shelter provides picnic tables
Thompson Lane Trailhead                                                   and restrooms.
2240 N. Thompson Lane
This trailhead provides access to the historic McFadden Farm              Cason Trailhead
property that is managed by the Stones River National Battlefield.        1100 Cason Trail
A 60-car parking area at this northern terminus of the Murfrees-          Shelter Reservations: 615-890-5333
boro Greenway System allows users to enter the trail for walking,         This trailhead offers scenic overlooks of the West Fork of the Stones
jogging, in-line skating, and bicycling. Access for small watercraft is   River, an impressive bridge crossing, and more access to the
available at this location.                                               beautiful natural settings within Murfreesboro. The trailhead is also
                                                                          home to the Cason Bark Park.
Broad Street Trailhead
1921 N.W. Broad St.                                                       Cannonsburgh Village Trailhead
This trailhead, located at the 84 Lumber Company, has an eight-car        312 S. Front St.
parking lot providing entry to the greenway. This trailhead provides      This trailhead is adjacent to the restored village of Cannonsburgh
a water fountain and wayside exhibit. As you travel to the west,          and is the beginning of the Lytle Creek Trail, which passes through
there is a wooden overlook that provides a good view of the river.        the most urban portion of the greenway.

West College Street Trailhead                                             Barfield Road Trailhead
1902 W. College St.                                                       2133 Barfield Rd.
Gateway Island Reservations: 615-893-2141                                 This trailhead, situated about 1.5 miles from Veterans Parkway, of-
Adjacent to the General Bragg Trailhead, the College Street Trail-        fers limited parking yet full access to the beautiful West Fork Stones
head provides connection and access to the two-mile Gateway Trail         River and the wildlife that call it home.
and Island. The Island is home to a reception center and gazebo,
perfect for weddings and other special events.                            Southridge Trailhead
                                                                          3201 Southridge Blvd.
General Bragg Trailhead                                                   Just across the river from the Barfield Road Trailhead, the South-
1540 W. College St.                                                       ridge Trailhead offers ample parking with scenic bridge access and
Some of the amenities are: a trailhead for the Stones River               plenty of wildlife viewing.
Greenway, picnic shelter, playground and a dog park. Restrooms
are available at the shelter.                                             Barfield Park Trailhead
                                                                          697 Veterans Pkwy.
Redoubt Brannan Trailhead                                                 The southernmost end of the Stones River Greenway system is
1300 W. College St.                                                       located within Barfield Crescent Park. The park features plenty of
This trailhead contains ample parking and open space for play.            parking, pavilions, playgrounds, ball fields and access to the back-
Across the street are the remains of an earthen Civil War fortifi-        country trails and Wilderness Station. This trailhead ends the 10.5
cation (Redoubt Brannan) that was part of the Battlefield's larger        mile journey from Thompson Lane.
Fortress Rosecrans.
                                                                          North Murfreesboro Greenway
Fortress Rosecrans Trailhead
1916 Golf Lane
                                                                          Central Valley Trailhead
This historic trailhead is located just off Golf Lane inside Old Fort
                                                                          1406 Central Valley Rd.
                                                                          The Central Valley Trailhead, located approximately one mile from
Park. As a supply depot, it played an important role in the Union ar-
                                                                          Hwy 231, boasts extended parking spaces suitable for equestrian
my’s advance to Chattanooga. Fortress Rosecrans was abandoned
                                                                          trailers. The 1.34 mile trail features two overlooks, a switchback (“s”
in April 1866.
                                                                          curve) hill and a tree-top canopy offering shade.
Manson Pike Trailhead                                                     Walter Hill Park Trailhead
1208 Searcy St.                                                           5430 Lebanon Hwy.
This trailhead offers parking and access to a boat ramp for small         The Walter Hill Trailhead is located a half mile south of Jefferson
craft. A water fountain and open space for play are available at this     Pike on Hwy 231. This trailhead offers parking, picnic tables, and a
site. A short walk gives the visitor a view of the dam at Ransom’s        scenic view of the Walter Hill Dam.
Mill.
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SPECIAL EVENTS                                          Stenciling
                                                                                              Stenciling with Kathy features old-time stencils with a new
                                      The Willie McGowan                                      twist. Learn about stenciling and make some cool things to
                                      Fish Fry & Bake Sale
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                                                                                              take home with you.
                                      Bradley Academy Museum and Cultural Center              Ages:		          All ages
                                      is hosting a drive-up fish fry and bake sale. Every     Dates:           Wednesdays, March 3, 17 & 24
                                      year Bradley Academy hosts an annual fundraiser         Time:		          10:00-11:00 am
                                      in honor of Willie McGowan, known as “The Father        Fee:		           Free
                                      of B.A.H.A.” This year we are going back to our         Location:        Cannonsburgh Village
                                      roots with a fish fry. This was often used as a form    Contact:         Cannonsburgh Village,
                                      of fundraising. Bring your appetite when you stop       		615-890-0355
                                      by the museum for a delicious fried fish sandwich
                                      and a sweet treat! Prices will vary by item. Please
                                      stop by for your presale tickets. You must have
                                      your ticket by April 8.                                 Make Bird Feeders
                                      Ages:		            All ages                             If you love wildlife, then you will love this spring activity.
                                      Date:		            Saturday, April 10                   Spend some time with the Cannonsburgh staff making bird
                                      Time:		            11:00 am-3:00 pm                     feeders to bring various species of birds into your backyard.
                                      Fee:		             Food prices will vary.               All supplies will be provided. Dress according to the weath-
                                      		                 Call for more information and        er.
                                      		                 your presale ticket.                 Ages:		            All ages
                                      Location:          Bradley Academy Museum               Dates:             Thursdays, March 4 & 18
                                      		                  & Cultural Center                   		                 and April 8, 22 & 29
                                      Contact:           Vonchelle Stembridge,                Time:		            1:00 pm
                                      		615-962-8773                                          Fee:		             $3 per person
                                               vstembridge@murfreesborotn.gov                 Location:          Meet at 1:00 pm at Visitor Center
                                                                                              		Cannonsburgh Village
                                      Murder Mystery Escape Game                              Contact:           Cannonsburgh Village,
                                      There is a mystery to solve, and we need you and        		615-890-0355
                                      your team of detectives to solve the crime. As-
                                      semble a team and call (or email) to reserve a time
                                      for our "Murder Mystery Escape Room on Civic
                                      Plaza". Teams of detectives will have 30 minutes        Spring Hikes at Cannonsburgh
                                      to find the hidden clues and solve challenging          You can enjoy a hike anytime of the year; hikes aren’t just
                                      puzzles before the case goes cold. Groups of 1-4        for the warm seasons. Come out and enjoy a staff-guided
                                      can reserve a slot by calling 615-642-3170 or email     educational hike on the greenway. Dress according to the
                                      hbelcher@murfreesborotn.gov. Space is limited.          weather.
                                      Ages:		           10+                                   Ages:		          All ages
                                      Date:		           Saturday, April 24                    Date:		          Fridays, March 5, 12, 19 & 26
                                      Time:		           12:00 noon-5:00 pm                    Time:		          10:00-11:00 am
                                      Fee:		            Free                                  Fee:		           Free
                                                                                              Location:        Meet at 10:00 am at
                                      Location:         Civic Plaza
                                                                                              		Cannonsburgh Visitor Center
                                      Contact:          Helen Belcher, 615-642-3170           Contact:         Cannonsburgh Village,
                                      		hbelcher@murfreesborotn.gov                           		615-890-0355
                                      GENERAL PROGRAMS
                                      Gardening in the Village                                DIY Doormat
                                      Do you have a green thumb? Help us replant the          Decorate your very own doormat during our outdoor
                                      herb garden and flower beds around the village.         crafting class. We will be painting designs on a coir doormat
                                      We'll, also start plants from seeds for the village     that you can take home after the event. All supplies and
                                      and for taking home.                                    materials will be available. Limited to 10 participants.
                                      Ages:		             All ages                            Ages:		            18+
                                      Dates:              Tuesdays, March 2, 16 & 30          Date:		            Saturday, March 27
                                      		                  Saturdays, March 13 & 20            Time:		            10:00 am-12:00 noon
                                      Time:		             1:00 pm                             Fee:		             $25
                                      Fee:		              Free                                Location:          Old Fort Park
                                      Location:           Meet at 1:00 pm at Visitor Center   Contact:           Helen Belcher, 615-642-3170
                                      Contact:            Cannonsburgh Village,               		hbelcher@murfreesborotn.gov
                                      		615-890-0355
MARCH/APRIL 2021 REC CONNECTION KEEP SCROLLING
Vegetable Container Gardening                                          Spring Grapevine Wreath
Spring Design Series                                                   Spring Design Series
Interested in container gardening and don’t know where to              Embrace the season of crafting with Grapevine Wreaths. These
begin? This class answers the questions: how to provide the            lovely wreaths feature a natural look that is the perfect base
best light & temperature, watering, the best soil for container        for your artistic masterpieces. Embellish them with dried
gardening, feeding, drainage and the best vegetables for               and silk flowers, wax fruit, ribbons, fabrics and more, to turn
container gardening. You will walk away fully inspired and with        them from simple brown wreaths into colorful concoctions
your own container garden. TSU Extension Agent & County                of magnificence. This class is part of our Spring Design Series.
Director Anthony Tuggle will be the instructor for this class.         Please call and register to save your spot.
Must preregister by calling 615-893-2141 before March 17.              Ages:		            18+
Ages:		           Under 14 must have an adult present                  Date:		            Tuesday, April 6
Date:             Wednesday, March 24                                  Time: 		           10:00 am-1:00 pm
Time:		           10:00 am-12:30 pm                                    Fee:		             $20 ($5 class fee + $15 for supplies)
Fee:		            $10                                                  Location:          Gateway Island
Location:         Gazebo at Gateway Island                             Contact:           Euleda Faye, 615-893-2141
Contact:          Euleda Faye, 615-893-2141                            		efaye@murfreesborotn.gov
		efaye@murfreesborotn.gov
                                                                       Paper Flower Craft
                                                                       Gorgeous paper flower making class with Kathy Wallace.
Vegetable Container Gardening                                          Simple, fun, easy, and a great way to learn how to decorate for
Spring Design Series                                                   parties.
Interested in container gardening and don’t know where to              Ages:		           All ages
begin? This class answers the questions: how to provide the            Dates:            Wednesdays, April 7, 14 & 21
best light & temperature, watering, the best soil for container        Time:		           10:00-11:00 am
gardening, feeding, drainage and the best vegetables for               Fee:		            Free
container gardening. You will walk away fully inspired and with        Location:         Cannonsburgh Village
your own container garden. TSU Extension Agent & County                Contact:          Cannonsburgh Village,
Director Anthony Tuggle will be the instructor for this class.         		615-890-0355
Must preregister by calling 615-893-2141 before March 17.
Ages:		           Under 14 must have an adult present                  Spring Grapevine Wreath
Date:             Saturday, March 27                                   Spring Design Series
Time:		           10:00 am-12:30 pm                                    Embrace the season of crafting with Grapevine Wreaths. These
Fee:		            $10                                                  lovely wreaths feature a natural look that is the perfect base
Location:         Gazebo at Gateway Island                             for your artistic masterpieces. Embellish them with dried
Contact:          Euleda Faye, 615-893-2141                            and silk flowers, wax fruit, ribbons, fabrics and more, to turn
		efaye@murfreesborotn.gov                                             them from simple brown wreaths into colorful concoctions
                                                                       of magnificence. This class is part of our Spring Design Series.
                                                                       Please call and register to save your spot.
Easter Egg Dyeing                                                      Ages:		            18+
Calling all grandparents! It’s time to dye Easter eggs using food
                                                                       Date:		            Wednesday, April 7
coloring and foam shaving cream! This is a messy, fun activity
                                                                       Time: 		           6:00-8:00 pm
for the kiddos while giving you that much needed bonding
                                                                       Fee:		             $20 ($5 class fee + $15 for supplies)
time with your grandchildren. No eating the Easter eggs
                                                                       Location:          Gateway Island
though! After all, they are covered in shaving cream. While your
                                                                       Contact:           Euleda Faye, 615-893-2141
eggs are drying, there will be other fun-filled activities to enjoy.
                                                                       		efaye@murfreesborotn.gov
All age groups are welcomed; however, all participants must be
accompanied by an adult. Hopefully, it will be a beautiful day,        Wooden Welcome Porch Signs
and this entire activity can take place outside. If so, the event
will be opened to a larger audience. Due to COVID restrictions
                                                                       Spring Design Series
                                                                       Continuing our Spring Design Series, using recycled wood from
you must preregister for this event. This event is in collabora-
                                                                       a local pallet company, you will design rustic 58” "Welcome"
tion with St. Clair Senior Center.
                                                                       porch signs. These stained, hand-painted, one-of-a-kind signs
Ages:		             Adult with children/grandchildren
                                                                       are the perfect way to welcome your guests! This class is so
Date:		             Saturday, April 3
                                                                       fantastic, it will be offered twice! Please call and register to save
Time: 		            10:00 am-3:00 pm
                                                                       your spot.
Fee:		              $5
                                                                       Ages:		             16+
Location:           Gateway Island
                                                                       Dates:		            Friday, April 16 or Saturday, April 17
Contact:            Euleda Faye, 615-893-2141
                                                                       Time: 		            10:00 am-4:00 pm each class
		efaye@murfreesborotn.gov or
                                                                       Fee:		              $20 ($5 class fee + $15 for supplies)
		                  Caroline Baldridge-Martin, 615-848-2550
                                                                       Location:           Gateway Island
		cbaldridgemartin@murfreesborotn.gov
                                                                       Contact:            Euleda Faye, 615-893-2141
                                                                       		efaye@murfreesborotn.gov
                                                                                                                        2021 March/April   9
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MPRD Summer Camps 2021
                  Visit MurfreesboroParks.com for more information.

                                                                                             

                                                                                                                                           

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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                                                “”•                                                                                                                            615-890-5333
2021 March/April   11
SPORTS*COM INDOOR POOL SCHEDULE
                 General Admission: $4 Adults & $3 Youth, Seniors & Military
                 Call 615-895-5040 for more information.
                                         Monday, Wednesday
                       Activity              & Friday
                                                                Tuesday & Thursday            Saturday              Sunday

                                                                    6:00-8:00 am
                                             6:00-8:00 am
                                                                 11:00 am-4:00 pm        9:15 am-11:45 am
                      Lap Swim            11:00 am-6:00 pm
                                                                   *7:00-8:45 pm           *1:00-4:30 pm
                                                                                                                 *1:00-4:30 pm
                                            *7:00-8:45 pm
                                                                  (Thursday only)
AQUATICS 12

                    Shallow H2O             8:00-9:00 am                                       Not                   Not
                                                                     8:00-9:00 am                                  available
                      Exercise              6:00-7:00 pm                                     available
                    Gentle Joints           9:00-10:00 am            Not available         Not available         Not available
                                                                   9:00-10:00 am
                      Deep H20                                                                                       Not
                                           10:00-11:00 am          5:00-6:00 pm             8:15-9:15 am           available
                       Exercise                                    6:00-7:00 pm
                     Individual                                                                Not                   Not
                                           10:00-11:00 am          9:00-11:00 am             available             available
                      Exercise
                     Open Swim              7:00-8:45 pm          **7:00-8:45 pm           1:00-4:30 pm          1:00-4:30 pm
                                                Not                *7:00-8:45 pm               Not                   Not
                     Water Polo               available           (Tuesday Only)             available             available
                                                Not                      Not            12:00 noon-1:00 pm
                    Pool Rentals              available                available           5:00-7:00 pm
                                                                                                                 5:00-7:00 pm

                 * There will be one lane available for lap swim during the 1:00-4:30 pm. Open Swim Times on Saturday and Sunday.
                 **Open swim on Tuesdays is limited to shallow end only during the water polo program from 7:00-8:45 pm.
                                   During pool set-up-transitions, lap lanes may be removed 5 minutes early.

              Aquatic Class Descriptions                                 American Red Cross Lifeguard Class
                                                                         Learn skills and knowledge to prevent and respond to aquatic
              Shallow H2O Exercise                                       emergencies. Prerequisites include a 300-yard swim and 20-
              A moderate-to-high cardio workout, abdominals              yard brick retrieval. Upon course completion, candidates will be
              and muscle conditioning in the shallow end of the          certified in Lifeguarding & First Aid, CPR/AED for the profession-
              indoor pool.                                               al rescuer & Oxygen Administration.
                                                                         Ages:		            15+
              Gentle Joints                                              Contact:           Kyle Goss, 615-895-5040,
              A perfect class for those requiring impact-free            		kgoss@murfreesborotn.gov
              exercise while increasing strength and balance.
              Work through a full range of motion for flexibility        American Red Cross Lifeguard Class
              benefits. Great for those with limitations such as         Become certified to teach the American Red Cross Lifeguard
              arthritis, orthopedic problems, fibromyalgia, and          Courses! Participants must be currently certified as an American
              for beginning exercisers. Takes place in the shallow       Red Cross Lifeguard and be at least 17 years old.
              end of the indoor pool.                                    Ages:		           17+
                                                                         Contact:          Kyle Goss, 615-895-5040,
              Deep H2O Exercise                                          		kgoss@murfreesborotn.gov
              Knowledge of swimming is not required. Using hip
              flotation belts, this great workout develops aerobic
              endurance and muscle conditioning. Perfect for             Water Polo
                                                                         Looking for a unique way to get an intense workout? This activ-
              those with impact limitations!
                                                                         ity is designed for swimmers who are comfortable in the deep
                                                                         end of the pool. If you have never played before, we will gladly
                                                                         go over it all with you to let you learn at your own pace.
                                                                         Ages:		            13+
                                                                         Dates: 		          Ongoing Tuesdays from 7:00-8:45 pm
                                                                         Location:          Sports*Com Indoor Pool
                                                                         Fee: 		            $4 Adults/$3 Youth, Seniors & Military
                                                                         Contact:           Kyle Goss, 615-895-5040,
                                                                         		kgoss@murfreesborotn.gov
PATTERSON PARK INDOOR POOL SCHEDULE
General Admission: $4 Adults & $3 Youth, Seniors & Military
Carrie Stafford, 615-893-7439, or cstafford@murfreesborotn.gov for more information
                                    Monday              Tuesday
          Activity                & Wednesday          & Thursday
                                                                                 Friday                 Saturday               Sunday

                                   6:00-9:00 am       6:00-8:00 am            6:00-9:00 am            8:00-11:00 am        1:00-4:30 pm
                                     (4 lanes)          (4 lanes)               (4 lanes)                (4 lanes)
                                  9:00-11:00 am       8:00-10:00 am          9:00-11:00 am            1:00-4:30 pm
                                     (1 lane)            (1 lane)               (1 lane)                (4 lanes)
                                11:00 am-12:45 pm   10:00 am-12:45 pm     11:00 am-12:45 pm
                                     (4 lanes)           (4 lanes)             (4 lanes)
        *Lap Swim
                                  2:00-4:00 pm        2:00-3:30 pm           2:00-6:30 pm
                                    (4 lanes)           (4 lanes)              (4 lanes)
                                  4:00-7:00 pm        3:30-5:00 pm
                                    (2 lanes)           (2 lanes)
                                  7:00-8:45 pm        5:00-8:45 pm
                                    (4 Lanes)           (4 lanes)
                                 9:00-10:00 am
     Water Aerobics 1                                                                                     Not                   Not
                                 6:00-7:00 pm         8:00-9:00 am           8:00-9:00 am               available             available
         Cardio                (Wednesdays Only)
     Water Aerobics 2                                                                                     Not                   Not
                                 10:00-11:00 am      9:00-10:00 am         10:00-11:00 am               available             available
      Sculpt & Tone
 Recreational Pool Play               Not                 Not                     Not                     Not                   Not
     & Open Swim                    available           available               available               available             available

                                      Not                 Not                7:00-9:00 pm            11:00 am-1:00 pm
      **Pool Rentals                available           available         **Pool closes at 6:30 pm     5:00-7:00 pm
                                                                                                                           5:00-7:00 pm

*Lap lanes may vary throughout the day and week.
** Water is cleared 15 minutes before each pool party is scheduled to end for cleanup time.

Aquatic Class Descriptions:
Anchored Down Aqua
This class targets everyone with an action-packed workout
for the abdominal and gluteus areas. Progressive water exer-
cises are programmed to strengthen, define, and tone!

Squeaks n'Creaks
This is an arthritis-based water exercise class offering an           Early Bird Swim @
impact-free method of exercise for affected joints and mus-          Sports*Com & Patterson Park Indoor Pools
cle groups requiring that special touch. Cardio work is not          There is nothing like a refreshing swim to get your day
omitted from this class, making it perfect for the beginner or       started! Take advantage of the opportunity to do just that at
a back-to-fitness exerciser.                                         the Sports*Com and Patterson indoor pools. The pools will
                                                                     be open Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 8 a.m., for those
Water Aerobics 1-Cardio                                              who want a great and invigorating morning workout. All
This class targets everyone with an action-packed workout            lap lanes will be open at both facilities, so you may swim as
for the abdominal and gluteus areas. Progressive water exer-         many laps as you desire!
cises are programmed to strengthen, define, and tone.                Ages:		            All ages
                                                                     Date: 		           Ongoing on Monday- Friday
                                                                     Time: 		           6:00 - 8:00 am
                                                                     Location:          Sports*Com & Patterson Park
                                                                     		Indoor Pools
                                                                     Fee: 		            Facility Pass
                                                                     		                 $4 Adults/$3 Youth, Seniors & Military
                                                                     Contact:           Carrie Stafford, PCC, 615-893-7439
                                                                     		cstafford@murfreesborotn.gov
                                                                                                                        2021 March/April   13
Sports*Com Adult
               Basketball League
               The Sports*Com Adult Basketball League is a
               great way for adult athletes to stay in shape,
               socialize and play the game. The league offers
               full court games, with trained officials, one day
               per week. Teams interested in participating in
               the league should call the number below. A list
               of interested individuals is kept, and efforts are
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               made to help individuals find a team.
               Ages:		           Adults
               Dates:		          Wednesdays
               Time:		           Games will begin at
               		                6:00, 7:00, 8:00 pm
               Fee:		            $4 per player per visit
               		                or premium pass
               Location:         Sports*Com                         Murfreesboro Track and Field
               Contact:          Michael McCafferty,                MTF (Murfreesboro Track and Field) is a great opportunity
               		615-907-2251                                       to get out and get active. Track and Field is a rewarding
                         mmccafferty@murfreesborotn.gov             sport that anyone can participate in. Our trained staff
                                                                    will help prepare athletes for the coming track season.
                                                                    Practices will be held on Monday evenings as we prepare
                                                                    for the Local Tennessee Track and Field meet.
               Youth Volleyball Class                               Registration will be held throughout the month of March
               Bump, set, and spike it at Sports*Com as quali-      and April at Sports*Com, McFadden Community Center
               fied coaches give instructions on every aspect       and the Main Office at Barfield Crescent Park.
               of the game. From beginners to advanced,             Ages:		            7-14
               youth volleyball players will get the opportu-       Dates:		           Mondays beginning May 3
               nity to develop and refine their skills in both      Time: 		           5:30 pm
               practice and game situations. Class is limited,      Fee:		             $25 (includes t-shirt)
               so please call Sports*Com the day before or          Location:          Riverdale High School Track
               day of class to reserve your spot.                   Contact:           Michael McCafferty, 615-907-2251
               Ages:		            8-15                                       		        mmccafferty@murfreesborotn.gov
               Day/Time:          Thursdays from 4:30-6:00 pm
               Fee:		             $3 per visit
               Location:          Sports*Com                        Murfreesboro Youth Volleyball League
               Contact:           Sami Hull, 615-907-2251           The Murfreesboro Youth Volleyball League is a sum-
               		shull@murfreesborotn.gov                           mer volleyball league for beginners, advanced players,
                                                                    and club teams. Practices will be once a week at either
                                                                    Sports*Com, McFadden Community Center, or Patterson
                                                                    Park, with matches being played on Friday nights and
                                                                    Saturday mornings. Participants will play matches during
               Toddler Time with Thomas                             a 7-week season and conclude with a tournament.
               Toddlers love to play, and that’s what they do
                                                                    Registration will be held March 1-April 23 at Sports*Com,
               while learning to wait their turn, follow direc-
               tions and work together to accomplish simple         McFadden Community Center and the Main Office at
               goals. The focus is on body part recognition,        Barfield Crescent Park.
               cognitive skill development and FUN.                 Ages:		           8-17
               Ages:		            5 and under                       Dates:		          Registration is March 1-April 23.
               Dates:		           Fridays                           		Weekly practice during May.
               Time:		            10:00 am                          		                Games start in June.
               Location:          Sports*Com                        Fee:		            $75 per player (includes game jersey)
               Fee:		             $3 per visit                      Location:         Sports*Com
               Contact:           Athletics, 615-907-2251           Contact:          Athletics, 615-907-2251
               		athletics@murfreesborotn.gov                       		athletics@murfreesborotn.gov
15-17 Summer Basketball League
The 15-17 Murfreesboro Basketball League is for youth aged 15-17 to compete in an organized basketball league. This
league is focused on providing recreationally competitive basketball games that will help increase a player's skill and ability
while having fun playing basketball. The league will consist of seven weeks of regular season games followed by a single
elimination tournament. Each team will have one game a week with two officials, two scorekeepers, and a coaching staff
provided. Teams will be drafted by coaches, and the league follows all TSSAA rules with any Murfreesboro Parks and Recre-
ation rule adjustments provided to coaching staff.
Ages:		           15-17
Register:         Registration is April 1-May 14.
		                League play begins in June.
Dates:		          Tuesday & Thursday nights
Time:		           6:00 pm or 7:30 pm
Fee:		            $75 ($65 + $10 activity/registration fee)
Location:         Patterson Park Community Center
Contact:          John Teichman, 615-907-2251, jteichman@murfreesborotn.gov

Start Smart Summer Baseball
Start Smart Baseball is a developmentally appropriate introductory baseball program for children aged 3-4. The program
prepares children for organized tee ball, baseball and softball in a fun and safe environment. Also, it prepares children and
their parents for organized baseball and softball without the threat of competition or the fear of getting hurt. It will be a sev-
en-week program. Registration will be held throughout the month of March at Sports*Com, McFadden Community Center,
Patterson Park Community Center and the Main Office at Barfield Crescent Park. Space is limited.
Ages:		            3-4
Register:          Registration begins in March and runs throughout the month.
		                 Program will start April 9 and last seven weeks.
Dates:		           Fridays
Time:		            6:00 pm
Fee:		             $50; Fee covers the cost of assorted equipment and a t-shirt.
Location:          Miracle Field at Sports*Com
Contact:           Brittany Garrett, 615-907-2251, bgarrett@murfreesborotn.gov

Pickleball
This fun sport combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. The rules are simple and easy for beginners to
learn, but the games can become fast-paced and competitive for experienced players.
MCFADDEN COMMUNITY CENTER
Ages:		    Adults
Dates/Time Monday-Friday from 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Location:  McFadden Community Center
Fee:		     $4 per visit
Contact:   McFadden Community Center, 615-893-1802
SPORTS*COM
Ages:		           Adults
Dates/Times:      Tuesdays, 8:30 am-3:00 pm, and Thursdays, 12:00-3:00 pm
Location:         Sports*Com
Fee:		            $4 per visit
Contact:          Sports*Com, 615-895-5040

PATTERSON COMMUNITY CENTER
Ages:		      Adults
Dates/Times: Mondays, 6:00 am-12:00 pm
		           Wednesdays, 6:00 am-3:00 pm
		           Fridays, 6:00 am-12:00 pm
Location:    Patterson Community Center
Fee:		       $4 per visit
Contact:     Patterson Community Center, 615-893-7439

                                                                                                                2021 March/April   15
League Contact Information
                    Murfreesboro Baseball Association
                    Plays at Barfield Crescent Park
                    www.murfreesborobaseball.com
                    registration@murfreesborobaseball.com
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                    Murfreesboro Little League
                    Plays at Star*Plex in McKnight Park
                    https://clubs.bluesombrero.com/murfreesborolltn

                    Stones River Kiwanis - Girls Softball
                    Plays at McKnight Park Ball Complex
                    www.murfreesborosoftball.com
                    maggie.engle09@yahoo.com

                    Miracle League
                    miracleleague@murfreesborotn.gov

                    Murfreesboro Soccer Club
                    www.murfreesborosoccer.com
                    admin@murfreesborosoccer.com

                    Murfreesboro Lacrosse League
                    www.murfreesborolacrosse.com

                    Murfreesboro Pickleball League
                    lmidgett992@gmail.com
                    Phone: 615-210-6176

               The Adams Tennis Complex
               is a state-of­-the-art facility with 8 indoor courts and 24
               outdoor courts, locker rooms, ball machines, and a staff of
               certified professionals with a wealth of experience coaching
               players at every level of the game. We offer tennis programs
               the whole year-round for players of every age and level.
               Juniors: There are classes for children from 4 years old
               through high school, of all skill levels, offered Monday
               through Thursday afternoons and Saturday mornings. Class-
               es are divided into age groups and skill levels and last anywhere from 45 minutes to 2 hours per class depending
               on the child’s age and ability. Costs range from $13 to $20 per hour depending on the level and the number of
               classes you sign up for. There are discounts for ATC Members.
               Adults: Adult Programs are also offered, including Begin Again classes, for new or returning players who haven’t
               played recently. There are Cardio Classes for a fast paced cardio workout on the tennis court while hitting lots of
               balls, and Men’s and Women’s classes for varying ability levels. There are also singles ladders that pair you with an
               opponent of similar ability on a weekly basis, as well as tournaments, league play and mixers. Costs range from
               $13 to $20 per hour depending on the level and the number of classes you sign up for. There are discounts for
               ATC Members.
Perform Murfreesboro
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                   Perform Murfreesboro commits to being a positive influence in the education of Theatrical Arts
                   by providing professional quality theatre programming for children. PERFORM MURFREESBORO
                   BELIEVES: Theatre Education helps children gain confidence in themselves in the areas of public
                   speaking, music appreciation, dance, creative thinking, problem solving, team and leadership
                   skills, and more. Our practice is to put more emphasis on the process rather than the final prod-
                   uct. We believe that by focusing on a quality process, we naturally produce a quality production
                   that will provide entertainment for the community.

                   Perform Murfreesboro Membership
                   Perform Murfreesboro Members gain access to a wide variety of programming with a $25.00
                   membership fee. The membership lasts for one fiscal year (July 2020 - June 2021) and comes with
                   many perks. Members have access to free classes in a range of subjects, are given a gift with the
                   Perform Murfreesboro logo on it, and can sell tickets (not required) at a discounted price to Per-
                   form Murfreesboro Productions in which they are involved. Members of Perform Murfreesboro
                   enter a unique community of artistic individuals and build confidence together while experienc-
                   ing the arts.
                   Ages:		          6 - 17 years
                   Fee:		           $25
                   Location:        The Washington Theatre at Patterson Park
                   		Community Center
                   Register:        Patterson Park, Sports*Com, or Parks and
                   		               Recreation Main Office
                   Contact:         Susan Hicks; 615-893-7439, ext. 6104
                   		shicks@murfreesborotn.gov
                   Perform Murfreesboro – Auditions
                   Auditions are open for everyone, with age limitations for some productions. Perform Murfrees-
                   boro Membership is not required to audition for a production but is required if your child is cast
                   in the production. Auditioning can sound like a scary experience, but we do our best to surround
                   you with a supportive environment and make it as fun and exciting as it should be! Rehearsals
                   are generally on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings.

                                Cultural Arts Pop-Up
                                Join us the second Wednesday of the month at the Gateway Island Reception Center for an
                                opportunity to get creative. Cultural Arts is hosting a monthly pop up where participants
                                will create a craft and learn something new. There will be a different surprise activity each
                                month. Class size is limited to allow for social distancing. If the weather cooperates, we’ll be
                                outside to accommodate more participants.
                                Ages:		             5-17
                                Dates:		            Wednesdays, March 10 and April 14
                                Time:               11:00 am-12:00 noon
                                Fee:		              Free
                                Class Max:          10
                                Location:           Gateway Island
                                Contact:            Lisa Browning, lbrowning@murfreesborotn.gov

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                          Outdoor Wild Things                                    Raptor Rhapsody
                          Our classic Wild Things program is back, but           Meet Sadie and Rada, our educational birds of prey, and
                          temporarily moving outdoors, so bundle up! If          learn about these master predators of the sky. This is your
                          the temperature is under 45 degrees, we will be        chance to get up close and personal with a live bird of prey.
                          in the back room with the garage door open. We         Ages:		          All ages
                          will sing songs, read a story, complete a craft, and   Dates:		         Thursdays, March 4 & 18 and April 1 & 15
                          conclude with a short walk. We focus on a dif-         Time:		          4:00 pm
                          ferent nature theme each week. Registration is         Fee:		           Free
                          required the day before by calling 615-217-3017        Location:        Wilderness Station, Barfield Crescent Park
                          or by emailing hmeyer@murfreesborotn.gov.              Contact:         Wilderness Station, 615-217-3017
                          Masks are encouraged for all attending.                		dthomas@murfreesborotn.gov
                          Ages:		            1-4
                          Days:		            Wednesdays in March & April
                          Times:		           9:30 am                             Greenway Walks
                          		                 Please call on the Tuesday          Walk the Greenway with us and observe the wonders of the
                          		                 before to register.                 natural world that we can experience right here in town! Call
                          Fee:		             $3                                  615-217-3017 if you need help locating one of the trail-
                          Location:          Wilderness Station at               heads. See page 7 for a list of trailheads and addresses.
                          		                 Barfield Crescent Park              Ages:		          All ages
                          Contact:		         Hailey Meyer, 615-217-3017          Days:		          Fridays in March & April
                                             hmeyer@murfreesborotn.gov           Locations:       March 5 @ Cason Lane Trailhead
                                                                                 		               March 12 @ Walter Hill Trailhead
                                                                                 		               March 19 @ Manson Pike Trailhead
                                                                                 		               March 26 @ Overall Street Trailhead
                                                                                 		               April 2 @ Thompson Lane Trailhead
                          Guardians of the Greenway                              		               April 9 @ Southridge Blvd. Trailhead
                          Help us keep the Greenway clean for the plants,        		               April 16 @ Fortress Rosecrans Trailhead
                          animals, and people that love it! Pickers, gloves,     		               April 23 @ General Bragg Trailhead
                          and trash bags provided. We are happy to sign          		April 30 @ Barfield Road Trailhead
                          off on volunteer hours! See page 7 for a list of       Time:		          9:00-10:00 am
                          trailheads and addresses.                              Fee:		           Free
                          Ages:		           All ages                             Contact:         Outdoor Murfreesboro, 615-217-3017
                          Days:		           Thursdays in March & April                 outdoormurfreesboro@murfreesborotn.gov
                          Locations:        March 4 @ Cannonsburgh
                          		                March 11@ Thompson Lane              Spring Book Club
                          		                March 18 @ Walter Hill               Join us as we discuss a section of Aldo Leopold’s A Sand County
                          		                March 25 @ Manson Pike               Almanac each Friday! Please contact Amber Pool to sign up and
                          		                April 1 @ Southridge Blvd.           to get the breakdown of reading assignments!
                          		                April 8 @ Cason Lane                 Ages:		           16+
                          		                April 15 @ Broad Street              Dates:		          Fridays, March 5-April 16
                          		                April 22 @ Overall Street            Time:		           6:00-7:00 pm
                          		                April 29 @ Barfield Road             Fee:		            Free
                          Time:		           9:00-10:00 am                        Location:         Wilderness Station, Barfield Crescent Park
                          Fee:		            Free                                 Contact:          Wilderness Station, 615-217-3017
                          Contact:		        Outdoor Murfreesboro                 		apool@murfreesborotn.gov
                          		615-217-3017
                                outdoormurfreesboro@murfreesborotn.gov
Animal Encounters                                                  River Trail Hike to Hickory Ridge Loop
Join us for a short program introducing you to one of our          Join us for a 4.3 mile hike at Henry Horton State Park! This
education animals! We will talk about the animals’ cool ad-        outing is rated as easy to moderate and should take approx-
aptations and natural history. All ages are welcome, and this      imately 2.5 to 3 hours dependent upon stops for photos and
program is free.                                                   a snack. Registration is required at murfreesboroparks.com.
Ages:		            All ages                                        Transportation will not be provided.
Dates:		           Saturdays in March & April                      Ages:		            12+
Time:		            1:30 pm                                         Dates:		           Saturday, March 13
Fee:		             Free                                            Time:		            9:00 am-12:00 pm
Location:          Wilderness Station                              Fee:		             $8 per person
		                 at Barfield Crescent Park                       Location:          Henry Horton State Park
Contact:           Hailey Meyer, 615-217-3017                      Contact:           Christina Lipscomb, 740-502-5776
		hmeyer@murfreesborotn.gov                                        		clipscomb@murfreesborotn.gov

Spring Spectacular Hike & Picnic                                   Fossils
Join us on a guided hike along a portion of Barfield’s Mar-        What are fossils and can they only be found by skilled pale-
shall Knob Trail and the Rocky Path Trail (approx. 2.25 miles)     ontologists in remote locations? Learn more and discover
where we will discover beautiful landforms, springtime veg-        a few of the fossils that you and I can find right here in Ten-
etation, and keep our eyes and ears open for signs of local        nessee, maybe even in Barfield Park! We’ll wrap up our time
wildlife. These trails are moderately difficult, covering gradu-   together by making a fossil replica to take home! Space is
al inclines and declines, crossing crevices, rocky terrain, and    limited to 10 participants; therefore, registration is required
raised tree roots. We will stop along the way to enjoy a picnic    and can be done so via the contact information below.
lunch and share our personal discoveries and inspirations          Ages:		            6-12
along the trail. Wear appropriate attire, pack a lunch, and feel
                                                                   Dates:		           Saturday, March 13
free to bring along binoculars, a walking stick, or a nature
journal. Space is limited; therefore, registration is required     Time:		            10:00 am
and can be done so via the contact information below.              Fee:		             $3 per person
Ages:		            13+                                             Location:          Wilderness Station, Barfield Crescent Park
		                 Minors must be accompanied by an adult.         Contact:           Amber Pool, 615-217-3017
Dates:		           Sundays, March 7 & 21 and April 11 & 25         		apool@murfreesborotn.gov
Time:		            12:00 pm
Fee:		             $3/person or $10/family
Location:          Wilderness Station, Barfield Crescent Park      Snakes: Mysteries in Nature
Contact:           Amber Pool, 615-217-3017                        Introduce yourself to the world of snakes. This program will
		apool@murfreesborotn.gov                                         cover the natural history of snakes as they entered the new
                                                                   world and populated the southeast, including the volunteer
Microscopes                                                        state. We will discuss behavioral and community ecology,
Join us at the Wilderness Station for this animal-centric take     biodiversity and conservation of snakes in Tennessee. This
on microscope science! We will compare slides from differ-         program is great for college students concentrating on
ent animal kingdoms, as well as check out our own DNA              life sciences, young adults or people just interested in the
under the ‘scope! Limited to 7 kids because each kid will be       snakes that call Middle Tennessee home. Enjoy a colorful
at their own table with their own microscope!                      presentation and get a chance to see a live snake up close.
Ages:		           7+                                               Ages:		            10+
Dates:		          Tuesday, March 9                                 Dates:		           Wednesday, March 17
Time:		           10:00-11:00 am                                   Time:		            4:00 pm
Fee:		            $3 per person                                    Fee:		             Free
Location:         Wilderness Station, Barfield Crescent Park       Location:          Wilderness Station, Barfield Crescent Park
Contact:          Hailey Meyer, 615-217-3017                       Contact:           Eric Fann, 615-217-3017
		hmeyer@murfreesborotn.gov                                        		efann@murfreesborotn.gov

                                                                                                                 2021 March/April   19
What's Up Night Hike                                  Venomous Animals
                          Nights are great for spotting owls, bats, frogs,      of Middle Tennessee
                          insects, discovering glowing eyes and finding         Middle Tennessee is home to several venomous animals. The
                          other fascinating critters that are active. Join us   focus of this program will be on the identification, potential
                          for discovery under the night sky. Reservations are   hazards, safety, and how to live side by side with these very
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                          required by calling 615-217-3017.                     important animals. We will cover the venomous animals and
                          Ages:		           All ages                            their means of defense and prey capture. We will discuss
                          Date:		           Friday, March 19                    their importance in biotechnology and biodiscovery. This
                          Time:		           7:00 pm                             program would be great for college students concentrating
                          Fee:		            $3/person or $10/family             on life sciences or biotechnology, young adults, and children
                          Location:         Wilderness Station                  just interested in the animals that call Middle Tennessee
                          		                at Barfield Crescent Park           home. Enjoy a colorful presentation and get a chance to see
                          Contact:          Outdoor Murfreesboro,               some nonvenomous animals in person.
                          		615-217-3017                                        Ages:		            12+
                            outdoormurfreesboro@murfreesborotn.gov              Dates:		           Saturday, March 20
                                                                                Time:		            2:00 pm
                                                                                Fee:		             Free
                                                                                Location:          Wilderness Station,
                          Raptor Day                                            		                 Barfield Crescent Park
                          Explore the world of                                  Contact:           Eric Fann, 615-217-3017
                          raptors and learn about                               			                efann@murfreesborotn.gov
                          these master predators
                          of the sky. Various live
                          presentations with
                          educational birds of prey                             Fishing with Outdoor Murfreesboro
                          and flighted falconry                                 Meet us at the Manson Pike Trailhead for some fishy adven-
                          demonstrations throughout the event.                  tures! We will provide fishing poles/bait and engage in some
                          Ages:		           All ages                            catch-and-release! Licenses aren’t required for under 13.
                          Dates:		          Saturday, March 20                  Registration is required by calling 615-217-3017 or emailing
                          Time:		           9:30 am-12:00 pm                    hmeyer@murfreesborotn.gov so that we don’t run out of
                          Fee:		            Free                                fishing poles!
                          Location:         Wilderness Station,                 Ages:		            5-12
                          		                Barfield Crescent Park              Dates:		           Saturday, March 27
                          Contact:          Wilderness Station                  Time:		            10:00 am-12:00 noon
                          		615-217-3017                                        Fee:		             $3 per fisher-person
                          		dthomas@murfreesborotn.gov                          		                 Please bring exact cash to Manson Pike.
                                                                                Location:          Manson Pike Trailhead
                                                                                Contact:           Hailey Meyer, 615-217-3017
                                                                                		hmeyer@murfreesborotn.gov
                          Woodland Walking Sticks
                          After a long winter cooped up indoors, spring is a
                          beautifully unique time to get out and rediscover
                          nature! A walking stick serves as a great tool by
                          being an additional point of contact on terrain       Sycamore Falls Hike
                          and can even help you cover more ground. Select       Join us for a 3.5 mile hike to Sycamore Falls at South Cum-
                          and personalize your own walking stick to take        berland, featuring varying difficulty levels. We will have
                          along on your next outdoor adventure. Space is        plenty of photo opportunities and a snack at the falls. Regis-
                          limited to 10 participants; therefore, registration   tration is required at murfreesboroparks.com. Transportation
                          is required and can be done so via the contact        will not be provided.
                          information below.                                    Ages:		            12+
                          Ages:		           All ages                            Date:		            Saturday, March 27
                          Dates:		          Saturday, March 20                  Time:		            10:00 am-1:00 pm
                          Time:		           1:00 pm                             Fee:		             $8
                          Fee:		            $3 per person                       Location:          Cumberland State Park
                          Location:         Wilderness Station,                 Contact:           Christina Lipscomb,
                          		                Barfield Crescent Park              		740-502-5776
                          Contact:          Amber Pool, 615-217-3017            		clipscomb@murfreesborotn.gov
                          			               apool@murfreesborotn.gov
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