Even if you think your kids consider themselves “too cool” to hang out with you…they don’t. Deep down, they still want to do stuff as a family. Even if they’d NEVER admit it in front of their friends.
According to a new survey, 73% of kids who are between six and 17 years old say they want more opportunities to hang out with their parents and siblings and bond with them.
And 70% of parents wish they could spend more quality time with their kids.
The survey also found the activities that kids want to do with their parents the most and where in Clarksville (or surrounding areas) you can go to hang out.
- Go to the beach
Clarksville may not technically have a beach, you can still head down to the local Clarksville Marina, Billy Dunlop Park, or Robert Clark Park. These are perfect locations to spend time on the water right here at home. - Exercise
Your city has many gym locations and many have deals on family memberships. Not interested in getting a gym membership? Exercise for free by going on a hike or a run on the trails at Dunbar Cave or the Clarksville Greenway. - Play sports
The perfect place to play sports in Clarksville? Check out Heritage Park sports complex for soccer, skateboarding, basketball, softball, and more. You can also visit the Pinnacle or Skyline Lanes for bowling. Even Rainbow or Magic Wheels Skating Rink for indoor rollerblading. - Go to the pool
Don’t have a pool of your own? Visit one of the many pools in Clarksville: Beachaven, Bel-Aire, New Providence, or Swan Lake. - Go to the movies
Visit AMC Theaters or Regal Cinemas here in town for movies or you can enjoy a FREE movie with Parks and Rec at Movies in the Park! - Play at a park
Clarksville is FULL of free parks! Liberty Park, Heritage Park, Coy Lacy are just a few. Check out the full list of Clarksville Area Parks on the City of Clarksville website. - Go camping
Clarksville has many campgrounds in the surrounding areas. Piney, Land Between the Lakes, Paris Landing State Park, Montgomery Bell State Park and more are perfect spots to unplug for a weekend. - Go to a zoo, museum, or amusement park
All of these options are available nearby! Check out the Customs House Museum for a day of family fun right here in town! The Nashville Zoo isn’t far either. Amusement park not in your budget? Enter to win Holiday World tickets here. - Play video games
Take a some time and learn to play Fortnite or Minecraft with your kids. Still have your old video game console? Teach them hoe to play your favorite video games! - Go shopping
Governor’s Square Mall, Historic Downtown, Madison Street, and more have plenty of shops and local boutiques to shop at. You can spend a full day hitting the shops with your kids.
