September 25, 2024 The 8th annual Kites Over Grinnell will be held on Sat., Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ahrens Park Soccer Field, 1510 Penrose Ave. Colorful kites by 15 members of the American Kitefliers Association (AKA) will dot the sky. Hailing from Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, and Pennsylvania, most of [...]
September 5, 2024 The Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation is proud to posthumously award William “Bill” Mason the 2024 "Leave It Better Than You Found It" award. This prestigious honor, which commemorates the August 18 birthday of the late benefactor Claude Ahrens, recognizes individuals, groups, and organizations that have made significant contributions to [...]
August 7, 2024 Did You Know? Ahrens Park is home to TWO Little Libraries! If you haven’t discovered them yet, here’s where you can find them: Library 1: By the playgrounds and flag area. Library 2: In Dolly’s Garden, east of the community giving garden. Next time you’re at Ahrens Park, be sure to visit [...]
August 1, 2024 Grinnellians of all ages and walks of life are again maintaining nine giving gardens this year. Those tending the gardens invite everyone to walk into the gardens and harvest the produce they want which is ripe. Gardens growing tomatoes report that the tomato crop appears to be bountiful but is ripening [...]
July 29, 2024 Grinnellians and their canine friends are already enjoying Dolly's Dog Park, the new fenced-in dog park being developed in Ahrens Park. The park will soon be installing three memorial benches and a new row of outdoor musical instruments. Additionally, the park's giving garden is growing vegetables and herbs for everyone, while [...]
June 30, 2024 Join us at Ahrens Park this 4th of July! After the parade, gather at Ahrens Park for fun, delicious food from food trucks, and fireworks! Enjoy the park’s amenities including; playgrounds, pickleball courts, and spacious open areas for games and relaxation. Don’t miss out on the celebration! #AhrensPark #4thOfJuly
June 27, 2024 THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for the Tiger Baseball and Softball Club closing ceremonies and the 30 year anniversary celebration of Ahrens Park! We couldn’t have asked for a better community to celebrate with. A big THANK YOU to the Tiger Baseball and Softball Club for partnering with us, and [...]
June 12, 2024 Let's pedal together with Grinnell Bike Share! Whether you're cruising through campus or exploring the streets, join us in embracing adventure on two wheels! This free rental service is found downtown at Bikes To You! Click the link below to rent your bike. #GrinnellBikeShare #ExploreByBike #ImagineGrinnell Rent a Bike: https://grinnell-bike-share.booqable.shop
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 [...]
