The Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department is excited to offer private rentals at City Park Pool! Have your next birthday party, reunion, or social gathering at our outdoor pool!
Outdoor private pool parties are available from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Memorial Day through Labor Day. All outdoor pool parties include private access to entire pool deck and pool (including baby pool).
Private rentals are available year-round at the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center from 1 to 3 p.m., and 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays.
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Don't miss this opportunity to watch the Chicago Cubs play baseball v. the New York Mets at Wrigley Field on Friday, June 21, 2019. Leave the transportation to us! Registration includes one reserved ticket and round-trip transportation. The bus will leave from Mercer Park promptly at 7 a.m. and return after the game is finished. Game time is 1:20 p.m. Registration is available online at https://bit.ly/2XtN8Vl. |
Stop by Mercer Park, located at 2701 Bradford Drive, from 6:30-8 p.m. tonight, 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 their own lawn chairs and blankets.
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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 hike along the park’s trail in an “Amazing Race” style scavenger hunt where you can find clues, solve puzzles, do mini challenges, and conquer obstacles. Be sure to bring bug spray and wear appropriate shoes as the trail runs through a densely-wooded area. Other activities include making your very own popsicle stick catapult to take home!
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Dogs are a part of the family, too!
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 the 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.For more information on Iowa City’s Dog Park passes and rules, visit www.icgov.org/dogpark.
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Come out for an evening of fun outdoor sports, garden activities, and live entertainment at Party in the Park at Wetherby Park from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 27.
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy live music by the Iowa City Community Band. Come learn how to play frisbee golf on the park’s very own frisbee golf course or play soccer and basketball in the provided spaces. Explore the fresh food from the park’s edible garden. Additional activities include a performance by the Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre, fun arts and crafts, and treats.
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Did you know Iowa City Parks and Recreation oversees 50 parks? Each month we’ll spotlight a different park in our newsletter. This month's feature is Thornberry Off-Leash Dog Park.
 Located at 1867 Foster Rd., Thornberry Off-Leash Dog Park is one of two off-leash dog parks in Iowa City. This 11-acre park opened in 2006 and is divided into four sections to accommodate our furry family members:
- The Linder Tire Service Small Dog Yard is designated for dogs less than 18 inches tall at the shoulder. There is an asphalt path to the shelter and room to run.
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Emma's Run is available for dogs that may not do well with other dogs, but need a large area to run. This area can also be used for training by individuals or groups.
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Lucky Pawz Playground is the largest area. There are paved paths and two shelters with benches.
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Lily's Pond is a separate, fenced area with a 15-foot deep pond available for dog swimming when weather permits.
In order to maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for all who visit Thornberry, dogs must display either a park permit tag or a day pass to use the off-leash dog parks. Owners without such permits or passes may be fined for each offense. Iowa City residents must have a current City of Iowa City dog license to get a park tag. Proof of rabies vaccination is also required to use the parks.
For more information, visit www.icgov.org/dogpark. |
