Iowa City Parks & Recreation
Recreation Division | 220 S Gilbert Street ::: Iowa City, Iowa 52240 ::: ph 319.356.5100 ::: fax 319.356.5487
Parks Division | 2275 S Gilbert Street ::: Iowa City, Iowa 52240 ::: ph 319.356.5107 ::: fax 319.356.5115
Contact Us Via Email - parksandrecreation@iowa-city.org
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On this episode, host Mary Bryant talks with Wendy Ford, Economic Development Coordinator for the City of Iowa City, about the Building Change program being implemented in downtown Iowa City. Also featured is the Iowa City Farmers Market and an overview of events happening in the area during May, which is Bike month. Watch the interview »
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Iowa City is blessed with many fine park facilities and leisure programs that provide numerous benefits for our citizens. Our staff is proud to work for this fine community, and we are very grateful for the strong public support that the citizens of Iowa City provide. Please see our activity guide for a wealth of City and community sponsored programs.
<Click link to access our online registration system
Parks and Recreation switched to a new online system to handle class, program, and facilities reservations effective December 3, 2012. The program, ActiveNet, is the #1 provider of Parks and Recreation software, and will improve customer service through new exciting features that include the ability to reserve park shelters online and new pool passes that will utilize a swipe card technology that can be renewed or reloaded online.
The new system will require building a brand new customer database, so participants of Parks and Recreation programs or classes will need to set up their accounts online. If registering in the Parks & Recreation office, customers should expect transactions to take a little longer than usual while accounts are established.
For more information or assistance with your registration, please contact the Recreation Division office at 319-356-5100.
Department News & Special Events
Memorial Day, May 27 - Facilities Schedule
on Friday, May 17, 2013
Taekwondo: Youth And Adults
on Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Hershey Track & Field: Final Results And State Meet Info
on Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Iowa City Summer Camp Information Now Available
on Monday, March 04, 2013
Free Park Bench Newsletter E-subscription
on Thursday, December 20, 2012
2013 Iowa City Dog Park Passes
on Monday, December 10, 2012