FUNDRAISER! Join the Norwalk Parks and Recreation Department for a fun night at the Iowa Wolves game on March 25 at 7:00 pm! A portion of each ticket will be donated to Norwalk Parks and Recreation!
FUNDRAISER! Join the Norwalk Parks and Recreation Department for a fun night at the Iowa Cubs game on June 2nd at 7:08 pm! A portion of each ticket will be donated to Norwalk Parks and Recreation!
Program Information: Mondays and Thursdays 10:00 am Cost: FREE to the public Location: Luana Savings Bank, 9321 Marketplace Dr., Norwalk
Everyone ages 55 and older is invited to attend a free exercise program that will include stretching and toning. Registration is NOT required. This is a continuous program. For more information contact us at 515.981.9206.
Program Information: Friday, once a month April 14, 2023 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Cost: FREE to the public Location: Luana Savings Bank, 9321 Marketplace Dr., Norwalk
April 14, 2023 Main Dish: Tuna casserole Side Dish/Dessert: Please bring a side dish or dessert to share Speaker: SHIIP Counselor
Must pre-register. Email us at parksandrec@norwalk.iowa.gov or call the office (515.981.9206) to register prior to the event.
Everyone age 55 and older are welcome! Come and socialize with the Parks and Recreation staff and enjoy a potluck style lunch. The main dish and water will be provided. Bring a side dish or dessert to share. Each event will have a different speaker. Speakers will be announced prior to the event.
Current Registrations
Events
Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt When the sun goes down, the fun begins. The Easter Egg hunt will start at 8:00 pm. Please meet at the Norwalk McAninch Sports Complex parking lot no earlier than 7:45 pm. You are required to bring your own flashlight (size limited to no larger than 2 "D" cell batteries.) An adult must accompany all children. There will be a limit of 20 eggs per child. They will be split up into age groups and Parks and Recreation staff will announce the release of each group.
Registration: February 27 - March 26, 2023 Program days/times: Saturday, April 8, 2023 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cost: $6.00 resident per child/ $6.90 non-resident per child Location: McAninch Sports Complex Limited to 150 participants.
** EACH CHILD WITHIN A FAMILY WANTING TO PARTICIPATE IS REQUIRED TO REGISTER! EGGS ARE PURCHASED BASED ON REGISTRATIONS!
Mommy & Me Dance The Park and Recreation Department will host Mothers and their child(ren) for an evening filled with dancing, fun, light snacks, dessert and photo opportunities. If mom is not available, an aunt, sister, grandmother or mother figure is always welcome. All ages are welcome!
Registration: December 5 - April 9, 2023 Program days/times: Saturday, April 15, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Cost: $15.00 resident per person/ $17.25 non-resident per person Location: St. John the Apostle Catholic Church
Yoga Class This class will work on our strength, balance and finding our breath in our movement. All our encouraged to bring a yoga mat/blanket. All levels of experience welcome!
Registration: March 3 - March 17, 2023 Program days/times: Saturdays March 18 - April 8, 2023 Cost: $15.00 resident per person/ $17.25 non-resident per person Location: Orchard Hills Elementary Gym Instructor: Lori Schervish
Early Morning Cardio & Toning Fitness This early morning exercise class combines cardio and toning. The focus is on maximizing your core strength, firming, and toning your body while increasing your heart rate. A variety of exercise equipment will be used. Bring a mat & water bottle.
Registration: March 6 - April 2, 2023 Program days/times: Tuesdays & Thursdays April 4 - May 17, 2023 Cost: $52.00 resident per person/ $59.80 non-resident per person Location: Norwalk Easter Public Library Instructor: Mary Jane Sharp
Circuit/Bootcamp Fitness This program is designed as a cardio/strength training class. It is designed to increase metabolism, increase flexibility and strengthen muscles. You will discover how to change ordinary circuit workouts into extraordinary workouts. Equipment optional: Jump ropes, Medicine Balls, Bands, Hand weights, exercise balls. Bring a mat/towel and hand weights (optional)
Registration: March 6 - April 2, 2023 Program days/times: Wednesdays April 5 - May 17, 2023 Cost: $26.00 resident per person/ $29.90 non-resident per person Location: Orchard Hills Elementary Gym Instructor: Mary Jane Sharp
Boys Baseball (Ages 1st/2nd Grade in Fall of 2023) Registration times:March 6 - March 26, 2023 Program days/times: tentatively May 16, 2023 Tuesday and Thursday 6:00 pm and 7:15 pm depending on schedule Cost: $47.00 resident / $54.05 non-resident Location: McAninch Sports Complex
Boys Baseball (Ages 3rd-5th Grade in Fall of 2023) Registration times:March 6 - March 26, 2023 Program days/times: tentatively May 16, 2023 Tuesday and Thursday 6:00 pm and 7:15 pm depending on schedule Cost: $58.00 resident / $66.70 non-resident Location: McAninch Sports Complex
Girls Softball (Ages 1st/2nd Grade in Fall of 2023) Registration times:March 6 - March 26, 2023 Program days/times: tentatively May 15, 2023 Monday and Wednesday 6:00 pm and 7:15 pm depending on schedule Cost: $47.00 resident / $54.05 non-resident Location: McAninch Sports Complex
Girls Softball (Ages 3rd-5th Grade in Fall of 2023) Registration times: March 6 - March 26, 2023 Program days/times: tentatively May 15, 2023 Monday and Wednesday 6:00 pm and 7:15 pm depending on schedule Cost: $58.00 resident / $66.70 non-resident Location: McAninch Sports Complex
Registration times:February 20 - March 19, 2023 Program days/times: March 25 - April 29, 2023 Saturday 9:30 am - 11:00 am Cost: $80.50 resident / $94.71 non-resident Location: Oviatt Elementary
Registration: Now - January 13, 2023 Program Information: Saturday, January 14, 2023
Opportunity 1: Room Decorator Where: St. John's the Apostle Church When: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm What: Help decorate and set up the dance Volunteers Still Needed: 2 Note: Volunteers of any age are welcome! Parking: St. John's the Apostle Church Online Registration
Opportunity 2: Food Preparation Where: St. John's the Apostle Church When: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm What: Help prepare the food tables, cut fruit, set up desserts, make lemonade, etc. Volunteers Still Needed: 3 Note: Volunteers of any age are welcome! Parking: St. John's the Apostle Church Online Registration
Opportunity 3: Registration/Craft/Dance/Clean up Where: St. John's the Apostle Church When: 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm What: Staff will help with registration/check in table, craft tables, general duties during the dance, and clean up after the dance. Volunteers Still Needed: 6 Note: Volunteers of any age are welcome! Parking: St. John's the Apostle Church Online Registration
Opportunity 4: Photographers Where: St. John's the Apostle Church When: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm What: Photograph the dance and photos in the balloon arch. Volunteers Still Needed: 2 Note: Volunteers of any age are welcome! Parking: St. John's the Apostle Church Online Registration
Registration: Now - April 16, 2023 Program Information: Friday, April 21, 2023 Multiple projects from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm to choose from.
Project 1: Park clean up Where: Elizabeth Holland Park We will meet at the SE Parking lot; Colonial Parkway, Norwalk When: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm What: Pick up trash around the park getting ready for spring Volunteers Still Needed: 10 Note: Volunteers of any age are welcome!
Project 2: Tree planting Where: Warrior Park We will meet at the SE Parking lot; Colonial Parkway, Norwalk When: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm What: Planting trees, moving dirt, mulch, watering in the trees Volunteers Still Needed: 8 Note: Volunteers of any age are welcome!
Project 3: Trail clean up Where: Highway 28 We will meet in the Dollar General Parking Lot on Highway 28 When: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm What: Pick up trash along the trail on east and west side of Highway 28 from North Avenue to Beardsley Street Volunteers Still Needed: 10 Note: Volunteers of any age are welcome!
Parking: Dollar General parking lot on Highway 28. Please park in the spaces closest to Highway 28, away from the building. Online Registration
Project 4: Tree planting Where: Windflower Park We will meet at the Windflower Park parking lot When: 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm What: Planting trees, moving dirt, mulch, watering in the trees Volunteers Still Needed: 5 Note: Volunteers of any age are welcome!
Seasonal Sports Complex Tournament Field Crew - minimum age: 16 years. Maintain baseball, softball and soccer fields. Varying hours including nights, weekends and holidays. Pay rate: $10 - $15/hour (March-October) Online Application
Youth Soccer Referees - minimum age: 14 years. No certification required, knowledge of sport preferred. Pay rate: $15/game (Spring and Fall) Online Application
Youth Baseball/Softball Umpires - minimum age: 14 years. No certification required, knowledge of the sport preferred . Pay rate: $15/game Online Application
Flexible hours Fun and rewarding work environment Competitive wages
Seasonal Park Maintenance - Weekday - minimum age: 18 years. Maintenance, care, and modification of park grounds and landscapes which includes the operation of electrically-powered and gasoline-powered groundskeeping equimpent and machines. Duties performed include mowing, restroom and shelter cleaning, trash and litter removal, equipment maintenance and other duties as assigned. Varying hours, including nights and weekends. Pay rate: $15/hour, NEW WAGES COMING SOON! (April - December) Online Registration
Seasonal Park Maintenance - Weekend - minimum age: 18 years. Maintenance, care, and modification of park grounds and landscapes which includes the operation of electrically-powered and gasoline-powered groundskeeping equimpent and machines. Duties performed include mowing, restroom and shelter cleaning, trash and litter removal, equipment maintenance and other duties as assigned. Varying hours, including nights and weekends. Pay rate: $15/hour, NEW WAGES COMING SOON! (April - December) Online Registration
For more information on these Upcoming Registrations visit www.norwalkparks.org.
