March 3, 2025 The Marvin Giving Garden provides fresh, free produce for anyone in need. This year, we’re creating an inclusive gathering space with a new shelter—help us bring this project to life! More details coming soon!
February 17, 2025 The city of Grinnell has a master parks survey available for anyone in the Grinnell community. This is a long-range strategy to help the city assess, improve, and strategically grow its recreational amenities and programs. Do you have a favorite park in Grinnell? Is it missing something that keeps it [...]
December 30, 2024 Registration for the Prairie Burn 100 gravel bike ride and fun run is open on Jan. 1! This year's Prairie Burn is taking place on June 14th, 2025. Set your clocks and be one of the first to register! Choose your distance of 100, 50, or 25 miles for bike or [...]
November 6, 2024 Imagine Grinnell is excited to continue the tradition of the Turkey Trot 5K Run and Walk, previously led by local organizers who are stepping down. This Thanksgiving morning, Imagine Grinnell will host both the Turkey Trot and the Gravel Gobbler 16K bike ride, welcoming runners, walkers, and riders of all levels. The [...]
September 12, 2024 Did you know that Imagine Grinnell and Bikes to You are offering bikes for free? This new program is called Grinnell Bike Share. Bikes are available to use during the week for selected times when Bikes to You is open or with the Prairie Burn 100 weekly rides. Check them out! To [...]
July 22, 2024 SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, August 10 the Grinnell Farmers Market will have a Shred Truck available to the public! Come to market with any documents you need shredded and then walk around and enjoy market from 10AM-Noon! Shred Truck will be located on Fourth Ave on the far east end of market [...]
July 8, 2024 Discover Grinnell's Soft Trails at Arbor Lake. Whether you're biking, walking, or running, these trails are designed for everyone to enjoy. Thank you to our dedicated Imagine Grinnell volunteers for designing and building these trails! Don't miss out—explore today! #ImagineGrinnell #SoftTrails #CommunityTrails #VolunteerEffort
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
May 9, 2024 The Prairie Burn 100 gravel bike ride and 5K fun run are set to return on Saturday, June 8, 2024, starting from Central Park in Grinnell. This annual event, organized by Imagine Grinnell, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting health and sustainability initiatives, promises an exciting day of outdoor activities for all ages. [...]
April 9, 2024 As part of its mission to keep Grinnell vibrant and enhancing sustainability, Imagine Grinnell will host a free tree distribution in May for residents living in the 50112 zip code who have not received a free tree from Imagine Grinnell in the past. Sign ups for a free tree will open April [...]
