Extensive Repaving Project Forces Cane Creek Park Closure
Cookeville’s Cane Creek Park will close next week to accommodate an extensive repaving project covering the main park road and all associated parking lots. Director of Leisure Services Chad McDonald said the project addresses damage caused by heavy machinery and trucks used during the recent expansion. McDonald said the department had already planned to repave […]
Vandalized Cinderella Park Reopens After Volunteer Repairs
Cinderella Park reopened Wednesday after a local volunteer donated his time and professional skills to repair a playground structure damaged by fireworks and a second act of vandalism. Cookeville Director of Leisure Services Chad McDonald originally said due to the age of the equipment, it was uncertain if repairs would be possible. “We had a […]
Leisure Services Transforms Former Police Station HQ
The Cookeville Department of Leisure Services completed a multi-year renovation transforming the former Police Department HQ into a new administrative hub. Leisure Services Director Chad McDonald said the department moved from its original offices in the basement of City Hall into the space located underneath the Performing Arts Center in 2021. Since then, McDonald said […]
Cookeville Unveils Tennessee’s Largest New Splash Pad
Cookeville officials officially opened the city’s new splash pad and companion playground at Cane Creek Park during a Thursday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony. Leisure Services and Public Facilities Department Director Chad McDonald said the facility represents a significant investment in the local community and serves as a new hub for families. McDonald said the project required extensive […]
Cookeville Considering Privatizing Lawn Care Service
Cookeville wants to privatize its lawn care services in an effort to save money and get other projects done. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said the city received six bids from landscaping companies. He said the city could save money on labor and equipment by selecting the low bids for services at each city location […]
Leisure Services Waiting To Finish Cane Creek Paving Until Expansion Gets Underway
Cane Creek Park paving not including in Cookeville Leisure Services budget for the coming year. Director Rick Woods said the department has made great strides so far in paving parts of the park. He said there is still a portion left on the upper trail on the south side of the lake and other areas […]
Cane Creek Rec Center Hosting Workplace Readiness Workshop Saturday
Cookeville’s Cane Creek Recreation Center to host a Workplace Readiness Workshop this Saturday. Recreation Programmer Sally Herren said attendees will learn how to build their resumes, write cover letters, and prep for interviews. “Some people don’t even know what a cover letter is, ” Herren said. “And I think this will really help with trying […]
Cookeville Leisure Services Finalizing Upgrades To Old Police HQ
Cookeville Leisure Services making gains on improvements to the old police department headquarters. Director Rick Woods said the administrative offices have already fully moved in. He said the biggest impact is to CPAC users who utilize the rest of the building. “We now have all of the levels of the building,” Woods said. “We’ve added […]
Cookeville Leisure Services Department Moved To New Location On Broad Street
Cookeville Leisure Services Department celebrated its first official day in its new home at 10 East Broad Street. Director Rick Woods said the administrative team moved from the bottom floor of city hall to the bottom floor of the old police department headquarters. “It is very exciting, it’s a great opportunity to be closer to […]
Paddle Boat Rentals Return To Cane Creek Park On Weekends
Paddle boats are back at Cane Creek Park. Cookeville Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said the activity has been unavailable this summer. Woods said the lake level was lowered for shoreline work which limited rentals. The floating dock that we rented them from was basically on the ground, so we lowered the lake to be […]
