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newsletter is being re-issued to correct the registration date for summer camp. Summer Camp registration opens March 29, 2017. Information packets and forms will be available the week of March 6.
The Iowa City Council has identified community gardens as a top priority, and ICPR is excited to announce the addition of two new community garden locations this growing season at Reno Street Park and Kiwanis Park.
New to gardening? ICPR is also rolling out a new Beginner Gardening program to help give individuals and families the tools and support they need to get growing this year, while caring for their own community garden plot. Interested in participating? Contact RaQuisha.
Additionally, there is a new benefit for returning garden plot renters. Beginning this season, patrons who rented a garden plot in 2016 will have the opportunity to reserve the same plot in advance of the open registration. Returning gardeners will receive a form in the mail in the coming weeks to reserve their spot. Reservations must be confirmed by Monday, March 20.
The 2017 Iowa City Community Garden Plot program open
registration begins at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, April 3. Spots available during open registration will exclude those pre-registered by 2016 gardeners.
Locations
- Chadek Green Park, 1920 Friendship Street
(56 plots)
- (NEW!) Kiwanis Park, 1519 Teg Drive
(20 plots)
- (NEW!) Reno Street Park, 516 Reno Street
(16 plots)
- Wetherby Park, 2400 Taylor Drive
(111 plots)
Registration
Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, April 3 at the RAL Recreation Center, located at 220 South Gilbert Street. 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 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 place in line only; they do not represent your garden plot number assignment. Registrants will be required to sign a lease agreement to maintain a plot through Oct. 1.
For more information, visit our website.
We would like to spread the word
about a number of Parks and Recreation projects and initiatives. Contact us
if you need a speaker for your community group or organization.
Contact Juli at juli-sjohnson@iowa-city.org.
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 Looking for a fun and educational outlet for your child during Spring Break? Look no further than the Iowa City Parks and Recreation (ICPR) Department's Spring Break Camps, scheduled March 13-17 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Registration begins Wednesday, Feb. 22, and forms are now available at the RAL Recreation Center, 220 S. Gilbert Street, or the Mercer/Scanlon facility, 2701 Bradford Drive, or download online at www.icgov.org/camps.
SAVE THE DATE: Summer Camp registration opens March 29. Information packets and forms will be available the week of March 6.
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Plan
to swim and boat this summer? Don’t forget to bring (and wear!) your trusty
U.S. Coast Guard-approved lifejacket along for the fun.
March
is a great time to get in the swim of
using lifejackets before the summer heat hits. Bring your personal CG approved
lifejacket to one of our pools for a fit-test with lifeguards or try on and
swim with one of our jackets (sizes: infant-adult) next time you join us for
family swim or open swim.
When
using a lifejacket, remember the ABCs:
A – Age & size
Make
sure the lifejacket is the right size. Look for the weight and height range on
the label and make sure you select an appropriate fit for the infant, youth, or
adult wearing the jacket.
B – Belt & buckle
Make
sure you buckle and belt your jacket every time – they work best that way! Double check that things are fastened well. If any parts are missing,
it’s time to get a replacement.
C – Check!
To
make sure your jacket is snug enough, check by bringing your arms into a goal
post position (with the jacket on) and have a friend pull up on the shoulders
of the lifejacket. If the jacket reaches your chin/mouth and/or there’s excess
space it’s too big or not tighten enough.
Remember,
lifejackets don’t take the place of proper supervision, but add an additional
layer of safe swimming behavior.
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 ICPR is dialing up the fun with a new addition to the Tot Time Program at Mercer Park Aquatic Center/Scanlon Gym!
Tot Time Jamboree will be held the last Friday of each month during the school year and include crafts, games, Lego-building at the Lego table, and three inflatable bounce features including an 18-foot slide!
Fee: $1.50 per person / punch passes available.
Program begins Friday, March 31!
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Give these new Art of STEM (STEAM) activities a try. All
activities in this program incorporate STEAM concepts of science,
technology, engineering art and math. Activities are designed for youth
ages 3 years and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Classes are held
at the RAL Recreation Center, 220 S. Gilbert St.
Splash of Color
Did you know that art and science are closely related? Art and science concepts
come to play in this colorful class. Participants will create melted crayon
art, experiment with light and color, and create a collaborative piece of art.
Sunday, March 26, 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Mission Possible
You have been selected to participate in a top secret mission! Using different
tools, you will complete various challenges individually and collaboratively
while exploring the concepts of STEAM.
Sunday, April 23, 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
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