A photo of the current playground equipment at Scott Park.

Public input sought for new playground at Scott Park

Monday, August 12, 2019 - 12:00pm
Contact: 
Juli Seydell Johnson
Parks and Recreation

The image above shows the current playground equipment at Scott Park.

The City of Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department is seeking the public's input on a new playground and shelter at Scott Park, 540 S. Scott Boulevard.

The Scott Park picnic shelter and playground are scheduled for renovations in 2020. The intention is to replace the shelter with a design specified in the 2017 Iowa City Park Master Plan. No changes are anticipated to Rita's Ranch Off-leash Dog Park, trails, athletic fields, stream bank, or parking lot.

The public is invited to...

City Park Pool

City Park Pool's last days of 2019 season announced

Thursday, August 8, 2019 - 5:00pm
Contact: 
Juli Seydell Johnson
Communications

The Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department has announced the schedule for the final days of the City Park Pool season.

City Park Pool regularly opens for Memorial Day and closes after Labor Day. The pool's last day this year will be Labor Day: Sept. 2, 2019. The full schedule for the last two weekends is as follows:

Friday, August 23: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. lap swim (no wings or wading pool available), & twilight swim 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 & Sunday, Aug. 25: 11:30 a.m. -1 p.m. lap swim; 1-6 p.m. open swim. Monday, August...

Party in the Park Presents: A ‘pawty’ at Rita’s Ranch Dog Park

Monday, August 5, 2019 - 11:45am
Parks and Recreation

Bring your four-legged friends, or just bring the family, out for a Party in the Park at Rita’s Ranch Off-Leash Dog Park.

From 6:30 to 8 p.m.Thursday, August 8, 2019, at the dog park located at 640 Scott Boulevard, dog owners and residents can visit to enjoy live music, make doggy arts and crafts, and explore the park’s three acres of off-leash fun.

The party will be held inside the Special Needs area where Joe and Vicky Price will tune out the barks and perform live music. Arts and craft activities will include making origami dogs and creating community fence art with...

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Party in the Park Presents: Water fun at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area

Monday, July 29, 2019 - 11:45am
Contact: 
Joyce Carroll
Parks and Recreation

Enjoy live entertainment and participate in water-themed activities at the Terry Trueblood Recreation Area Party in the Park.

From 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, August 1, 2019, at 579 McCollister Boulevard, the party will feature a wide range of water-based activities, and much more. Activities will take place near the picnic shelter closest to the playground.

The party kicks off with a performance by the Euleinspeigel Puppet Theatre, followed by live music performed by D’Allen Rice.

Arts and craft activities will include making pool noodle boats, stick rafts, and sand...

Mercer Park Aquatic Center closed Thursday-Sunday

Wednesday, July 24, 2019 - 2:30pm
Contact: 
Juli Seydell Johnson
Parks and Recreation

The Mercer Park Aquatic Center will be closed Thursday, July 25, 2019, through Sunday, July 28.

This closure is due to the relocation of the Iowa Swimming Inc (ISI) Long Course State Championships from the University of Iowa Campus Recreation and Wellness Center to the Mercer Park Aquatic Center. The swim meet's location change was caused by unforeseen circumstances at the UI pool. Thursday morning swim lessons at MPAC are moving to City Park Pool (200 Park Road). City Park Pool and the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center pools will be open as regularly scheduled.

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Party in the Park Presents: Camping Fun at Cardigan Park

Tuesday, July 23, 2019 - 8:00am
Contact: 
Joyce Carroll
Parks and Recreation

Bring the family out for a camping themed Party in the Park from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 25, 2019, at Cardigan Park.

Stop by the park, located at 500 Huntington Drive, to enjoy live music, camping themed crafts, and a variety of outdoor games and toys.

Be sure to bring your lawn chairs and blankets! The evening’s entertainment will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will feature live music performed by Keystone Carport, a local acoustic band.

The camping-themed crafts will include making colorful lanterns using tissue paper, plastic bottles, and lights. Another craft will...

Riverfront Crossings Park Grand Opening just days away

Tuesday, July 16, 2019 - 3:15pm
Contact: 
Juli Seydell Johnson
Parks and Recreation

The Riverfront Crossings Park grand opening is only days away!

The Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department is excited to celebrate the Riverfront Crossings Park grand opening this from 3-10 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2019, in partnership with GreenState Credit Union (UICCU).

The grand opening will take place at the park, located at 1101 South Clinton Street. Parking on the event grounds will be reserved for disabled visitors only. All additional parking will be directed to the parking garage located at 855 S. Dubuque St. Please follow the event signage and traffic directors...

Graphic with pictures of ice cream advertising Tunes and Treats.

Tunes and Treats at North Market Square Sunday

Wednesday, July 10, 2019 - 3:00pm
Contact: 
Marcia Bollinger
Recreation

Enjoy some cold treats while listening to music from the Iowa City Community Band this Sunday.

Tunes and Treats will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 14, 2019 at North Market Square Park, 600 Fairchild St. The Iowa City Community Band will perform a free concert alongside the free ice cream, so bring a chair or blanket to sit on and enjoy the free music.

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,...

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