A graphic promoting Get Growing a gardening workshop.

Get growing! Attend a free community gardening workshop

Friday, April 27, 2018 - 11:00am
Neighborhood and Development Services

Grow: Johnson County and the Global Food Project of Johnson County welcomes community members of all ages during a workshop all about gardening beginning at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 6, 2018, at Wetherby Park Shelter, 2400 Taylor Dr.

Attendees will engage in hands-on gardening activities, learn easy tips for nurturing plants, and sample tasty, garden fresh recipes. The first 30 families will take home a free tomato or pepper plant. RSVP to the Facebook event for updates and reminders.

The gardening...

Public safety training to take place at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area in Iowa City

Monday, April 23, 2018 - 4:45pm
Contact: 
Zach Hickman
Fire Department

Several local public safety agencies will undergo training from 8 a.m. to noon on Thursday, April 26, 2018, at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area, 579 McCollister Blvd.

As part of the exercise, teams will conduct searches throughout the Sand Lake area. The recreation area and the lake will remain open to the public, but community members will notice public safety personnel, equipment and vehicles on site.

Participating organizations include the Iowa City and Coralville Fire Departments, in addition to local law enforcement. For more information, contact Iowa City Fire...

A man and woman sit on a park bench talking on a summer day.

Residents invited to series of events focused on neighborhood wellness in Iowa City

Monday, April 23, 2018 - 3:30pm
Contact: 
Tracy Hightshoe
Neighborhood and Development Services

Put on your gardening gloves, practice your dance moves, and lace up your tennis shoes for three special events in May.

Iowa City will host a community gardening workshop, multicultural music festival, and family sports night thanks to funding provided by Invest Health. All Iowa City residents deserve healthy, safe and vibrant neighborhoods that positively contribute to their physical and mental health, and that is the goal behind these three programs.

Garden Gathering

Get growing! Grow: Johnson County and the Global Food Project of Johnson County welcomes...

2018 Summer Activity Guide

2018 Summer Activity Registration starts Wednesday, April 25

Friday, April 6, 2018 - 12:00pm
Parks and Recreation
2018 Summer Activity Guide Take a look at all the Iowa City Recreation Division can offer you and your family this season by checking out the 2018 Summer Activity Guide. It's now viewable online at www.icgov.org/activityregistration and in hard copy at several Iowa City locations: Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center, 220 South Gilbert Street Mercer Aquatic Center/Scanlon Gymnasium, 2701 Bradford Drive Iowa City...
Youth Job Fair

Looking for a summer job? Come to the Youth Job Fair in Iowa City!

Friday, April 6, 2018 - 8:00am
Equity and Human Rights

A job fair specifically for young people, ages 14 to 19, will take place in Iowa City in April.

The Youth Job Fair will happen from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 12, 2018, at Mercer Park Aquatic Center, 2701 Bradford Dr.

Area youth are invited to come learn about employers and organizations with current and summer job openings. Attendees can apply for positions on the spot during the event.

Sponsors include Iowa City Parks and Recreation, City of Iowa City Office of Equity and Human Rights, United Action for Youth, Iowa City Community School District, and the...

STEAM Fest

STEAM Fest scheduled for Sunday, April 15

Thursday, April 5, 2018 - 5:00pm
Contact: 
Joyce Carroll
Parks and Recreation

Don't miss STEAM Fest on Sunday, April 15, 2018, scheduled from 1-4 p.m. at the Terry Trueblood Recreation Area Park Lodge, 579 McCollister Blvd. Children and adults of all ages are invited to experience hands-on educational activities in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math, led by local community groups. More than 20 organizations will host interactive activities. There is no fee to participate in this event and all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact Arts & Culture Recreation Program Supervisor Joyce Carroll at 319-356-5100...

Walden Pond Park Edible Landscape and Garden

Walden Green Park community garden public input meeting

Tuesday, April 3, 2018 - 3:15pm
Parks and Recreation

Do you love flowers and pollinator gardens? Do you dream of growing your own vegetables? Iowa City Parks and Recreation and Backyard Abundance need your input about a new edible landscape and garden at Walden Green Park, 2522 Walden Road. A series of public meetings will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays throughout April and early May at Walden Place Senior Living, 2423 Walden Road. to help envision this new garden space. All are welcome to attend. View the full schedule below:

Wednesday, April 4: Introduction Wednesday, April 11: Purpose and Activities Wednesday, April 18: Vision...

Live Healthy Iowa Track Championship logo

Registration open for Live Healthy Iowa Kids Track Championships

Tuesday, April 3, 2018 - 3:00pm
Contact: 
Matt Eidahl
Parks and Recreation

Register now through Thursday, May 10, 2018, for the Live Healthy Iowa Kids Track Championships.

The Live Healthy Iowa Kids Track Championships event was founded in 2015 to continue the tradition of the Hershey® Track and Field Games in Iowa. Like its predecessor, the Live Healthy Iowa Kids Track Championships is a no-fee state-wide event that requires no special equipment to participate. Local meets are hosted all around Iowa, giving participants a chance to compete in their hometowns. Local meet champions will have the opportunity to participate in the state meet held in...

Controlled burn scheduled at Lower City Park

Controlled burn scheduled for Lower City Park

Monday, March 26, 2018 - 3:30pm
Parks and Recreation

A controlled prairie burn is scheduled for Lower City Park, 200 E. Park Rd., weather pending, between March 26 and April 20, 2018. Park users should expect partial closures during the burn.

A comprehensive burn plan was prepared and approved by the Iowa City Fire Department, and considerations will be made for wind direction and required weather conditions. Privately-owned land areas and structures will be protected, and fire breaks will be established along all sides of the burn area.

Seasonal burning of native vegetation in Iowa promotes species diversity, habitat and...

Mercer Park Aquatic Center pool

Mercer Park Aquatic Center Boiler Project set to begin

Friday, March 23, 2018 - 3:30pm
Parks and Recreation

Starting this month, Mercer Park Aquatic Center, 2701 Bradford Ave., will undergo renovations to the on-deck family changing room to improve ADA accessibility and upgrade the boiler system. Demolition work began this week on the family changing rooms and will continue through mid-May.

This work requires partitions to be installed and part of the deck to be sectioned off to allow for construction to be done safely. All other locker room/restrooms are still available.

The renovation plan also includes a boiler replacement, which will close the pool May 1-2, 2018. Additionally...

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