Beautiful Day for Kites Over Grinnell
September 28, 2025 Thank you to all who came out to the Kites Over Grinnell event at Ahrens Park! It was a beautiful day and a perfect day for flying kites.
Kites over Grinnell returning to Ahrens Park Sept. 27
September 19, 2025 The ninth annual Kites Over Grinnell will be held on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ahrens Park Soccer Field at 1510 Penrose Ave. This year, Kites Over Grinnell will honor the memory of long-time Rotarians Clem Bodensteiner and Dale Selix, who died earlier this year. [...]
Annual Walk at Ahrens Park October 1st
September 10, 2025 Mark your calendars and get your walking shoes ready! Ahrens Park is registered to be a host site for the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative Annual Walk. Watch for more details to come...
Trunk or Treat Set for October 18th at Ahrens Park
September 9, 2025 Please join us on Saturday, October 18th for the annual Trunk or Treat at Ahrens Park! This is a free event for the community provided to you by the Ahrens Park Foundation, Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation, and the City of Grinnell.
Annual Cross Country Meets at Ahrens Park
September 9, 2025 Annual Grinnell Middle School and Grinnell High School cross country meets brought the energy to Ahrens Park tonight!
University of Miami Tennis Star Alexa Noel Donates to Enhance Dolly’s Dog Park at Ahrens Park and the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation
July 23, 2025 The Ahrens Park Foundation and the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation are pleased to announce a generous donation from University of Miami tennis standout Alexa Noel. This contribution will support the purchase of new shade, play, and agility structures at Dolly’s Dog Park located at Ahrens Park, as well as general [...]
Fireworks at Ahrens Park – July 4th!
July 1, 2025 Mark your calendars and gather your crew — the annual fireworks show at Ahrens Park is happening Friday, July 4th after dusk! Enjoy an evening under the stars Grab dinner from your favorite food trucks Watch the sky light up in celebration of Independence Day! IMPORTANT REMINDER! For everyone’s safety, personal fireworks [...]
Opening Night for Tiger Baseball and Softball at Ahrens Park
June 9, 2025 Even though the games got rained out, oh what a night! It was fun to see all of the Tiger Baseball and Softball Club players gathered to kick off the season at Ahrens Park!
Annual Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt at Ahrens Park
April 7, 2025 Sign up today for the annual Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt this Friday, April 11th at dark! WHO: Toddlers through Age 12 WHERE: North Ahrens Ball Diamonds REGISTER: grinnellrec.activityreg.com or call (641)236-2620 COST: $3.00
Thank You to MCG!
April 4, 2025 Shout-out to Brandon & Coleton from MCG for helping Ahrens Park put up our driving range nets. Chad Nath, CEO of Ahrens Park Foundation, reached out and MCG answered the call! #LocalMatters #GrinnellIowa #CommunityPartners #NotYourOrdinaryCommunicationProvider #YourLocalInternetProvider