The Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce a new lacrosse program coming to Mercer Park this spring!

The game of lacrosse is growing in popularity, and the US Lacrosse First Stick Program is a great place to introduce youth to lacrosse. The program will focus on the teaching fundamental skills including; cradling, scooping, throwing and catching while incorporating short sided games that are fast and full of excitement. All equipment will be provided.

A five-week program will meet Mondays beginning April 15 through May 13, 2019. Youth grades 2nd...

Registration for 2019 Iowa City Community Garden Plot program begins with in-person registration begins at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, April 1, 2019 at the Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center, 220 S. Gilbert St. Plots are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, and interested gardeners are encouraged to arrive early on the first day of registration. The Recreation Center building will open at 6:15 a.m. Numbers will be available on the lower level of the building near the customer service desk. Staff will call those numbers in order beginning at 7:30 a.m. These numbers are to hold your...

Due to recent local rainfall and snowmelt, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has increased its outflow from the Coralville Lake Reservoir. Beginning Friday, March 15, 2019, the Corps increased the rate from 7,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) to 10,000 cfs.

Residents may notice increased water levels in the Iowa River. Low lying areas in Iowa City, including some parks and trails, can be impacted at these outflow rates. There is currently no major flooding event expected with this outflow change.

The City utilizes information from multiple agencies when preparing for and...

Don't miss STEAM Fest on Sunday, April 7, 2019, scheduled from 2-5 p.m. at the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center, 220 S. Gilbert St.

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. Visit "Tinkertown" where everyone can "Be A Maker." Live demonstrations and interactive Discovery Stations by Absolute Science will be conducted periodically throughout the event. There is no fee to participate and all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more...