 K-6 Summer Playgrounds Program
Monday through Friday
June 12-August 4
9:30-11:30 am
Park Locations: Court Hill, Creekside, Fairmeadows, Highland, Mercer, North Market Square, Wetherby, and Willow Creek
Activities include: Games, arts and crafts, nature activities and special events for children completing grades K-6. There is no fee to participate, but children must be registered by an adult guardian on the first day of attendance at each site. Children may come and go as they please, so parents should use discretion. The Playgrounds program does not meet when it's raining and will close if rain begins after opening. The program will not be held July 4.
Teen Dynamics Summer Program
Monday through Friday • June 5-August 11 • 3-7:30 p.m. at Robert A. Lee Recreation Center
Activities include: Sports, crafts, gardening, field-trips and more for youth completing grades 7-12. No fee is required and enrollment is on-going. To register visit: http://bit.ly/2qPxgyt. NOTE: A parent or guardian should accompany the participant on the first evening they attend to fill out additional registration forms.
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 Bike, swim, and run into fun at the Iowa City Parks and Recreation youth triathlon on Saturday, July 8. This event is for children ages 5-12 and the registration deadline is June 30.
Learn more at www.icgov.org/youthsportinfo.
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ICPR has a busy summer ahead with lots of exciting park improvements. Projects are currently or soon-to-be underway at Ashton House, Cardigan Park, Upper City Park Frauentholtz-Miller Park, Happy Hollow Park, Hickory Hill Park, Kiwanis Park, Mercer Park, Pheasant Hill Park, Reno Street Park, Riverfront Crossings Park, and Wetherby Park. Wondering about the status of a park project? Visit our planning page: www.icgov.org/parksrecmasterplan.
 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
- 6:15 a.m.- 9 a.m.: 50m lap swim
- 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.: Swim Lessons
- 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.: 50m lap swim, shallow water family swim (pool wings and wading pool)
- 1 p.m.-5 p.m.: Public Swim ($4/person)
- 5 p.m.-8 p.m.: Twilight Swim ($2/person)
Saturday and Sunday
- 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.: 50m lap swim, shallow water family swim (pool wings and wading pool)
- 1 p.m.-5 p..m: Public Swim ($4/person)
- 5 p.m.-8 p.m.: Twilight Swim ($2/person)
For more information about pool schedules, visit www.icgov.org/poolsandpads.
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 The City Park amusement rides opened for the 65th Anniversary season on Saturday, May 27, 2017. To celebrate this important anniversary, Iowa City Parks and Recreation is hosting several special events throughout the summer.
ANNIVERSARY EVENTS:
5/29/2017- Memorial Day
Jump into summer fun. Buy a 10-ride pass and get two rides at no additional cost.
6/21/2017- First Day of Summer
Go for a City Park amusement ride and get a free Iowa City Parks and Recreation color-changing cup – while supplies last.
7/4/2017- Fourth of July
Free amusement park rides all day.
7/21/2017 – Old Fashioned Carnival
From 5-7 p.m., play carnival games and enjoy old fashioned snow cones and hot dogs – served at the end of the evening. All participants will receive one free ride on the historic City Park rides.
8/14 through 8/18/2017- Lazy Dayz of Summer
Swim at City Park pool from Aug. 14-18 and enjoy one free ride. Remember to pick up a ride card at the pool before you leave. Ride coupons are only valid during the week of the promotion, and are valid for one ride per person.
The regular season schedule is as follows:
- Park rides are open 1-7 p.m. daily, Saturday, May 27 through Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017
- After Aug. 20, rides are open from 1-6 p.m. on weekends only through Sunday, September 24.
Cost is $1 per ride or $8 for a 10-ride punch card.
To learn more about the history of the City Park Rides, view our brochure at http://bit.ly/2rNHUEH.
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 Looking for a fun and educational outlet for your child this summer? Look no further than 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 Capitol 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.
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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