Destination Exploration Spring Break Camp

Spring Break Camp registration now open

Thursday, February 14, 2019 - 2:00pm
Contact: 
Joyce Carroll
Parks and Recreation
Spring Break Camp registration now open Dream, explore, and create with the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department's Destination Exploration Spring Break Camp for grades K-6! Afternoons will be filled with field trips and swimming. In addition to day-long camps, morning robotics sessions will be offered with Sylvan Learning.

Destination Exploration Spring Break Camp runs March 18-22, 2019. Register for one day or many. Camp hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; however, supervised open play is available at no extra cost for families to drop off as early as 7:30 a.m. and to pick up as late as 5:30...

Upcycling Series

Upcycling Series

Tuesday, January 29, 2019 - 8:30am
Contact: 
Juli Seydell Johnson
Parks and Recreation

Interested in learning how to reuse and upcycle stuff around the house? Check out our Upcycling Event Series.

The Upcycling Series offers several workshops exploring how to take ordinary household materials and give them a new purpose or use.

Events are on Wednesdays in February from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the East Side Recycling Education Center, 2401 Scott Blvd. SE:

Feb. 6: Upcycled Bird Feeder Bottles Reduce plastic waste by upcycling a plastic bottle into a bird feeder for this winter season...
Iowa City Tree inventory

Parks and Recreation launches online tree inventory

Thursday, January 17, 2019 - 1:15pm
Contact: 
Zac Hall
Parks and Forestry

The Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department announces the release of its online tree inventory. The tree inventory is provided in an interactive map showing detailed information about trees managed and maintained by the City. Specific details, including location, species, size, and environmental benefits are shown on the inventory.

The tree inventory project began in 2016, and over the past three years, a team of arborists from Plan-It Geo, a geo-technical firm from Colorado, have gathered data about the City's urban forestry. This inventory will help the Parks and Forestry staff...

Freeze Fest

Don't miss Freeze Fest on Feb. 10

Monday, January 14, 2019 - 4:30pm
Contact: 
Joyce Carroll
Parks and Recreation

Don't miss the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department's Annual Freeze Fest! Freeze Fest is an outdoor learning event for families. Activities take place from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2018, at The Lodge at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area, 579 McCollister Blvd. The day includes indoor and outdoor education programs, crafts, recreation, and plenty of hot chocolate! There is no fee to participate, and all ages are welcome. There will be ice fishing, weather permitting. Dress for the outdoors. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact Joyce Carroll at 319-...

Children playing

Register today for winter recreation programs

Friday, January 11, 2019 - 11:30am
Contact: 
Brad Barker
Parks and Recreation
Register today for winter recreation programs

Classes and programs for all ages through the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department start soon. Registration is open and spots are filling quickly. Take a look at some of the programs the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department is offering this season.

Preschool (Ages 1-5) Silly Slimy Science : Get ready to slip, splash, and splat as you create fun experiments! Learn the silly part of...

Hunter's Run Park

Controlled burn scheduled for Hunter's Run Park

Thursday, December 20, 2018 - 11:30am
Contact: 
Zac Hall

Weather permitting, park staff will conduct a controlled prairie burn on Friday, Dec. 21, 2018, at Hunter's Run Park. Park users should expect partial closures.

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 suppression of invasive species...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Iowa City

Tuesday, December 18, 2018 - 1:15pm
Contact: 
RaQuishia Harrington
Parks and Recreation

The City of Iowa City is partnering with several community-based organizations to host a day of celebration and service to commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The celebration begins at 9 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, with a Unity March starting at Eastdale Plaza, 1700 S. 1st Ave. and ending at Mercer Park Aquatic Center, 2701 Bradford Dr.

Celebrations continue at Mercer Park with free haircuts by Transformations Salon and Spa, performances by the Jones Academy for Performing Arts and other community groups, family-friendly volunteer activities,...

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Holiday schedule and closures for City of Iowa City

Friday, December 14, 2018 - 10:45am
Contact: 
Shannon McMahon
Communications

City Hall administrative offices in Iowa City will be closed on Christmas Eve, Monday, Dec. 24, Christmas Day, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018, and New Year's Day, Tuesday, Jan 1, 2019.

The following schedules will be in effect for other City facilities during the holidays:

Airport: Office closed December 24-January 2. Jet Air (FBO) will be closed Dec.25, but will be available for a fee by calling 319-248-1200. Service will be available regular hours the other days. Self Services fuel (100LL and Jet-A) available 24-hours.

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