Imagine Grinnell is turning imagination into action by creating a more vibrant, sustainable and healthy community in Grinnell, Iowa. Since 1985, the organization has innovated and spearheaded a multitude of significant initiatives including the development and growth of the local Farmer’s Market, construction of a state-of-the-art skate park, overseeing incubator projects such as curbside compost pickup, hosting and directing a regional annual gravel bike ride event, maintenance of community gardens and many more impactful programs. Working to create healthier people and a healthier environment in the Grinnell community, Imagine Grinnell embraces community collaboration.

Imagine Grinnell and its partners are taking focus on a handful of projects and initiatives aimed at keeping the community vibrant, enhancing sustainability and creating an overall healthy environment for all.

This program relies on volunteers to support and sustain their efforts, please click the button below to sign up today.

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Prairie Burn 100 Gravel Bike Ride and 5K Fun Run

• Saturday, June 8, 2024
• 7:00 AM  5:00 PM
• Central Park, 811 Park St. Grinnell

The Prairie Burn 100 Gravel bike ride and 5K Fun Run are back! New this year, chip timing and a racing option for the 100 mile ride. We are also offering a Strava segment for 3 of the 25 mile loops. The 5K Fun Run is also back by popular demand! This will also be chip timed but is considered a fun run. Not interested in riding or running? Join us for the family activities, food trucks, live music and beer garden. See the Prairie Burn website for more information!

Grinnell Bike Share

Grinnell Bike Share is a program of Imagine Grinnell, encouraging participation in a healthy outdoor activity while building community and increasing bike awareness in Grinnell. Bikes are available to rent for free at the Bikes to You location in Grinnell.