Graphic detailing when Party in the Park Happy Hollow Park will take place.

Party in the Park Presents: Happy Hollow Park

Monday, July 8, 2019 - 12:00pm
Contact: 
Joyce Carroll
Parks and Recreation

Thursdays in July just got more fun!

Spend your Thursday evening outdoors for Party in the Park at Happy Hollow Park from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, July 11, 2019 at the park, 800 Brown St. Visitors can enjoy outdoor activities, craft-making, and live music.

Guests can bring blankets and lawn chairs to sit and soak up the tunes from the Old Capitol String Band. The evening’s crafts will include making paper llamas while learning llama fun-facts and creating colorful pompom tassels.

Other outdoor activities will feature the Happy Hollow playground, hula hoops, chalk,...

City Park Pool closed from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday

Monday, July 8, 2019 - 10:30am
Contact: 
Juli Seydell Johnson
Parks and Recreation

City Park Pool will be closed from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2019, for water heater repairs.

The repairs are for the City Park Pool locker rooms and require all water to be shutoff to the facility. The pool is planned to reopen at 5 p.m. for Twilight Swim. Lap swim will be available from 6:15-9 a.m. and swim lessons will meet as scheduled from 9-11 a.m

Party in the Park Upper City Park

Party in the Park Presents: Fourth of July Fun at Upper City Park

Monday, July 1, 2019 - 11:15am
Parks and Recreation

Enjoy Fourth of July fun at Upper City Park for Party in the Park during the afternoon on Thursday, July 4, 2019, as well as free admission to City Park Pool all day.

This patriotic party is one you won’t want to miss! From 2-4 p.m., visitors at Upper City Park, located at 200 E. Park Road, can enjoy a Fourth of July party filled with live music, a variety of games, festive crafts, and family-friendly activities.

Grab your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy live music performed by the Cedar County Cobra’s- beginning at 2 p.m. Show your Fourth of July spirit and make your own...

Party in the Park Presents: Outdoor Games and Garden Fun at Wetherby Park

Monday, June 24, 2019 - 4:00pm
Parks and Recreation

Enjoy a fun-filled evening with family and neighbors at Wetherby Park for Party in the Park on Thursday, June 27, 2019.

Visit Wetherby Park, located at 2400 Taylor Drive, from 6:30-8 p.m. to embrace the warm weather while participating in a variety of outdoor activities, crafts, and live entertainment. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to watch a puppet show performed by the Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre at 6:30 p.m., followed by live music from by the Iowa City Community Band at 7 p.m.

The evening’s craft activities will be coloring endangered animals and making clothes-...

Thornberry PIP

Party in the Park Presents: A ‘Pawty” at Thornberry Dog Park

Monday, June 17, 2019 - 11:15am
Parks and Recreation

Bring the whole family out for a one-of-a-kind Party in the Park at Thornberry Dog Park from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 20.

Visit Thornberry Dog Park, located at 1867 Foster Road, to enjoy doggie play time in the park’s off-leash areas, live entertainment by David Zollo, dog-toy craft making, and squirt-gun watercolor painting.

All dogs must have a park permit tag or a day pass to use the dog park areas. New to the Iowa City Dog Parks? No worries! Single Day passes can be purchased on-site for only $5 with proof of rabies vaccination. Once purchased, dogs and their...

Riverfront Crossings Grand Opening

Riverfront Crossings Park Grand Opening set for July 20

Thursday, June 13, 2019 - 11:30am
Part of Downtown and Riverfront Crossings by Parks and Recreation

The Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce the grand opening of Riverfront Crossings Park presented in partnership with GreenState Credit Union. The celebration will take place on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at the park, located at 1101 South Clinton Street.

The festivities begin at 3 p.m. with an afternoon filled with outdoor family fun. Children will have an opportunity to explore the park's nature play area, participate in an art project thanks to the Iowa City Public Art Committee, and other family-friendly activities.

As the sun goes down, the...

Ryersons Woods

Party in the Park Presents: Explore the Outdoors at Ryerson’s Woods

Monday, June 10, 2019 - 11:15am
Parks and Recreation

For the first time ever, Party in the Park is coming to Ryerson’s Woods on Thursday, June 13, from 6:30-8 pm.

Stop by Ryerson’s Woods, located at 2961 Old Highway 218 South, to enjoy local entertainment by the Yahoo Drummers of Iowa City along with a variety of outdoor activities, craft making, and treats.

Partner up with a parent or guardian and explore the park’s trail in an “Amazing Race” style scavenger hunt. Have fun finding clues, solving puzzles, and completing challenges while you race to the finish line. Be sure to bring bug spray and wear appropriate shoes as the...

Mercer Party in the Park

Party in the Park Presents: A summer kick start at Mercer Park

Monday, June 3, 2019 - 8:30am
Parks and Recreation

Kick off summer at 2019’s first Party in the Park at Mercer Park!

Stop by Mercer Park, located at 2701 Bradford Drive, from 6:30-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2019, for an evening of fun for the whole family. Enjoy live music from the Iowa City Community Band beginning at 7 p.m. and a performance by the Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre at 6:30 p.m. Additional activities include exploring the Mercer Park playground, building your very own mobile, creating boggles to take home, as well as outdoor games and treats. This event is free and open to the public. Visitors are encouraged to bring...

City to launch free summer lunch program for kids in June

Thursday, May 30, 2019 - 8:00am
Contact: 
LaTasha DeLoach
Senior Center

The City of Iowa City has partnered with Horizons and the Iowa City Community School District to provide free meals and snacks to any child age 1-18 at three area locations this summer.

This summer, meals and snacks and will be served at the following city facilities:

Mercer Aquatic Center – 2701 Bradford Drive. Free Lunch served from noon to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday from June 10 to August 1. Free Snack served at 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday from June 10 to August 1.

The Senior Center – 28 S. Linn Street. Free lunch served...

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