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...

Portions of Lower City Park closed; multiple trail closures due to heavy rain

Wednesday, May 29, 2019 - 11:15am
Contact: 
Juli Seydell Johnson
Part of Iowa City flood resources by Parks and Forestry

Due to heavy rainfall, the following trail sections, as well as portions of Lower City Park near the Iowa River, are closed until further notice:

Trail access under Interstate 80 near Waterworks Prairie Park Iowa River Trail near McCollister Blvd. and Terry Trueblood Recreation Area Trail access near Hills Bank on Gilbert St. Iowa River Trail Hwy 6 underpass just south of Riverfront Crossings Park

Stay up-to-date with Iowa City Parks & Recreation program delays, cancellations, and facility closures at www.icgov.org/rainoutline...

Mercer play

2019 Summer Playgrounds Program Announced

Thursday, May 23, 2019 - 1:30pm
Contact: 
Joyce Carroll
Parks and Recreation

The Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department's 2019 Summer Playgrounds Program provides games, arts and crafts, and activities around the themes of theatre, STEAM, cultural experiences, and environmental education for children completing grades K-6. Younger children may attend with a participating adult 16 years of age and older.

This is a drop-in program and children are welcome to come and go as they please, so parents should use discretion when sending children without a caregiver. The Playgrounds program will not run if it is raining, and will close if rain begins after...

City Park Pool

Opening weekend approaches for City Park Pool and Iowa City splash pads

Friday, May 17, 2019 - 2:00pm
Contact: 
Kate Connell
Parks and Recreation

Time to break out the sunscreen and bathing suits. City Park Pool and the spray/splash pads at Wetherby, Fairmeadows, and Tower Court Parks will open to the public Memorial Day Weekend. City Park Pool will open Saturday, May 25, 2019 while Iowa City splash/spray pads will open Monday, May 27.

2019 marks 70 years of City Park Pool operations. City Park Pool opened its doors for the first time on June 11, 1949. The Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department will celebrate City Park Pool's 70th birthday all summer long with special events and other activities.

In addition to...

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