June 5, 2024 Picture taken on August 18, 1994 during the dedication of the Ahrens/Paschall Memorial Park. Individuals shown include the late Claude W. Ahrens, Governor Terry Brandstad, the late Mayor Robert "Bob" Anderson, the late President of Grinnell College Pamela Ferguson, Chris Nolte, and members of the National Parks and Recreation Association from [...]
May 28, 2024 Honoring 25 Years of Service: Meet Shane Gosselink, Ahrens Park Facilities Manager We are thrilled to announce Shane Gosselink's 25th anniversary as the Facilities Manager of Ahrens Park! For a quarter of a century, Shane has been dedicated to the park, ensuring that it remains a beautiful, safe, and welcoming place for [...]
April 25, 2024 Alliant Energy, with four Grinnell community partners, has broken ground on multiple adjacent solar projects that will total five megawatts (MW), at the new Grinnell Solar Park in Western Grinnell south of Sixth Ave. on the site locally known as the former RC Industries location. Alliant Energy will own, operate and [...]
April 13, 2024 Exciting News! Did you know that you can now book our facility reservations online through the Grinnell Park and Recreation website? Whether you're planning a birthday party at the Ahrens Family Center, a family reunion at one of our outdoor shelters, a team practice, or pickleball court at the GARC, it's [...]
April 1, 2024 In case you missed it, Ahrens Park and Grinnell Parks and Recreation hosted the 2nd Annual Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt on Friday, March 29th. 270 kids were registered for the event with 6000 eggs (2000 per field) and 18 grand prizes available to win. To win a grand prize a child [...]
January 30th, 2024 Thank you Latitude Signage + Design for listing Ahrens Park as a favorite for Outdoor History Signage. It's our favorite too! For full story visit: https://www.latitudesignage.com/.../favorite...
January 21, 2024 Featuring one of Grinnell College’s Fall 2023 Mini-Grant Recipients: Enhancing Education, Parks, and Fire Safety in the Grinnell area. Picture shows from L.to R., GHS teacher Kevin Hosbond, Ahrens Park Foundation CEO Chad Nath, sweet dog Finley, GHS students Maxwell Mintle, Ethan Walker, and Carson Penyich For more information on Grinnell [...]
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November 4, 2023 During these cold, winter months, it can be hard finding a place that allows you walk an indoor track or still play some of your favorite sports. The Grinnell Athletic and Recreational Center (GARC) located at Ahrens Park is the place to do those activities! You can come at your own [...]
October 29, 2023 Thank you to all who participated in the annual Trunk or Treat at Ahrens Park on Saturday, October 28th! Despite the chilly temperatures, there was a large turnout with many fun and spooky costumes and trunks! Sponsors of this event included: Ahrens Park Foundation, Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation, and the [...]
