 Registration for the Healthy Iowa Kids Track Championships is open through Thursday, May 11, 2017
The Live Healthy Iowa Kids Track Championships event was founded in 2015 to continue the tradition of the Hershey® Track and Field Games in Iowa. Like its predecessor, this event is a no-fee, state-wide event that requires no special equipment to participate. Local meets are hosted all around Iowa, giving participants a chance to compete in their hometowns. Local meet champions will have the opportunity to participate in the state meet held in Marshalltown.
The Iowa City event, hosted by Iowa City Parks and Recreation, will be held on Friday, May 19 at Raffensperger Track, Bates Field (City High), located at 1900 Morningside Drive. The track will open at 5 p.m. for warm-ups; races begin at 5:45 p.m.
Youth must be age 9-14 to participate. Participants must compete in his/her age division based off of what age the participant is as of December 31, 2017. All athletes must reside in Iowa, and can only participate in one local meet or they will be disqualified from meet in-progress and shall not advance to the state competition.
Volunteers are needed! We are looking for volunteers to help with the meet. If you are interested, contact Matt Eidahl at matt-eidahl@iowa-city.org.
For more information or to register, visit www.icgov.org/youthsportinfo.
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 City Park amusement rides will open for the season on Saturday, May 27.
The season schedule is as follows:
- Open noon to 7 p.m. daily,
Saturday, May 27 through Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017
- After Aug. 20, rides are open from noon to 6 p.m. on weekends only through Sunday, September 24.
Cost is $1 per ride or $8 for a 10-ride punch card.
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 City Park pool, as well as the Wetherby, Tower Court and Fairmeadows splash features, are scheduled to open for the season on Saturday, June 3.
The season schedule is as follows:
Monday – Friday
- 6:15am: 9am: 50m lap swim
- 9am-10:30am: Swim Lessons
- 11:30am-1pm: 50m lap swim, shallow water family swim (pool wings and wading pool)
- 1pm-5pm: Public Swim ($4/ person)
- 5pm-8pm: Twilight Swim ($2/ person)
Saturday and Sunday
- 11:30am-1pm: 50m lap swim, shallow water family swim (pool wings and wading pool)
- 1pm-5pm: Public Swim ($4/ person)
- 5pm-8pm: Twilight Swim ($2/ person)
For more information about pool schedules, visit www.icgov.org/pools.
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May is Water Safety
Month, and Iowa City Parks and Recreation (ICPR) wants to make sure you and your family have a fun, safe summer when recreating around water. Here are a few water safety tips from our Aquatics Program Supervisor Matthew Eckhardt:
- There is no
substitute for supervision. Keeping an active eye on your child is the best
way to keep them safe this summer while swimming. At any of the ICPR pools, children under the age of
5 are required to have a parent/guardian within arm’s reach at all times. We
advise that any child under the age of 10 be watched very closely, and encourage older children to check in and take breaks often to avoid exhaustion.
- Know your child’s
swimming ability. This can change over the course of a few months. If your
child has not swam since last summer, it will take time to rebuild those muscles
that have not been used. Remind them to start slow and work their way back. If
your child needs a lifejacket, please make sure they are both coast guard
approved and fit properly.
- Learn to swim. The
City of Iowa City, as well as Coralville and North Liberty, maintain a full range
of swimming lessons for all levels and abilities, with options to meet your schedule. The City of Iowa City also offers swim lesson scholarships for
low-income families so that any child that wants to learn to swim has the chance to do so.
Ready to learn to swim? Visit www.icgov.org/pools to view the full range of lessons available through Iowa City Parks and Recreation.
Want to make sure your house is sustainable? Want to save
money on your utility bills? Green Iowa Americorps can help! Green Iowa
Americorps (GIA) is a community service program dedicated to helping homeowners
in Iowa City increase their energy efficiency through free home energy audits.
During an audit, GIA will measure the level of air infiltration in your home
and perform basic
weatherization, if necessary, to reduce leakage. The members will also check
your insulation, gas lines, water heater, aerators, and more, to make sure
everything is energy efficient, running safely, and in top condition.
Interested in an energy audit? Email greeniowaIC@gmail.com or call 319-339-5399 to schedule a free
energy audit today!
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 Looking for a fun and educational outlet for your child this summer? Look no further than the Iowa ICPR's Summer Camp. Camps will run weekly starting on June 12 and ending August 11. The camp day runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with optional supervised play from 7:30-9 a.m. and from 4-5:30 p.m. at no additional cost.
For more information visit our camps page: www.icgov.org/camps
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 Connect with friends, family and neighbors this summer at Party in the Park. The 2017 season begins Thursday, June 8 at Court Hill Park, located at 2825 Friendship Street. The fun begins at 6:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy live music by Old Capital String Band, games, arts and crafts, and frozen treats. Party in the Park is a no-fee event and is open to the public. Check out the full schedule of events below.
Sponsored by the City of Iowa City’s Parks and Recreation Department and the Neighborhood Outreach Division, Party in the Park gives residents a chance to enjoy their summer evenings outdoors with friends and family while exploring the City’s many beautiful natural spaces and neighborhoods.
View a the full schedule of events at www.icgov.org/pr.
 Tot Time Jamboree is held the last Friday of each month during the school year at Mercer Park Aquatic Center/Scanlon Gym 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.
The final event of the 2016-2017 school year is Friday, May 26 from 9-11:30 a.m.
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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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