CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Are you looking for something fun to do this summer? Trying to find ways to beat the summertime blues and boredom for youth and teens this year? The City of Clarksville Parks + Recreation will be offering free food and summer fun for youth in the Clarksville community with the Mayor’s Summer Night Lights program.

The Mayor’s Summer Night Lights program was inspired by a similar program in Los Angeles, California created to combat gang violence in the area. The Clarksville Mayor’s Summer Night Lights program creates a fun and exciting atmosphere that offers youth and teens a positive way to spend their time during the summer months.

“I am so proud of the Mayor’s Summer Night Lights program. We always have a great time because there are so many activities for kids of all ages to participate in,” said City of Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan. “Our Parks and Recreation team does a wonderful job with the program and I want to thank them and the volunteers who make this program so special and successful.”

The fourth season of the Mayor’s Summer Night Lights program will kick off Monday, June 6 at the Kleeman Center with 5-on-5 Basketball Tournaments for those ages 14 and older. Anyone wishing to participate in these tournaments must be at the location no later than 5:45 p.m. to sign up.

The season will continue featuring a multitude of activities including a DJ, dance team competitions, local music artist performances, arts & crafts, athletic competitions, and even free food! A meal is provided free of charge by Manna Café each night of the program. There will also be a step show featuring fraternities and sororities from Austin Peay State University.

What’s the best part about the Summer Night Lights program? Is it the free food? The wide variety of activities and entertainment? Many would say the best part of the program is that it is completely free of charge to attend and enjoy! That’s right, this program offers fifteen evenings of free summer fun!

Summer Night Lights will feature a total of six locations of summer fun on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. beginning June 6 and continuing through July 27. For specific location dates, see the following schedule:

Bel-Aire Park, 124 Marie Drive
Wednesday, June 15
Monday, July 18

Lettie Kendall Park, 300 A Street
Monday, June 27

Lincoln Homes, 20J Howard Street
Wednesday, June 8
Monday, July 25

Kleeman Center, 166 Cunningham Lane
Monday, June 6
Wednesday, June 22
Wednesday, July 6
Wednesday, July 27

Summit Heights, 20 Summit Heights
Monday, June 13
Wednesday, June 29
Monday, July 11
Wednesday, July 20

Pettus Park, 345 Farris Drive
Wednesday, June 8
Monday, July 25

Want to be a part of this awesome program? Booth space for approved vendors is free and includes a tent, table and chairs. Each booth must provide an activity for youth and teens.

If you would like more information on Summer Night Lights or would like to volunteer, please contact Clarksville Parks + Recreation at (931) 645-7476 or visit www.cityofclarksville.com/summernightlights.