Kites Over Grinnell
September 27, 2021 Happy to host the annual Kites Over Grinnell event for the community and partner with the Grinnell Rotary Club!
SAVE THE DATE!
September 1, 2021 SAVE THE DATE! After a year of social distancing and disconnection, we are excited to participate in the Healthiest State Initiative 11th Annual Walk, presented by Delta Dental of Iowa, and connect with our fellow Iowans! Please register here for the October 6th walk at Ahrens Parkat 1:00 p.m. The walk [...]
Native Landscaping Areas in Bloom
August 16, 2021 Hey, have you noticed our native landscaping areas are starting to bloom? Lots of one eyed susans are popping up everywhere. We have three different areas around the park dedicated to native landscaping to enjoy. Next year we expect full blooms of so many more native flowers and grasses.
Ahrens Giving Garden
July 12, 2021 Be sure to check out the area Giving Gardens this week. At Ahrens Garden- I spy green beans, green peppers, green zucchini, and a pretty purple pepper! Find the map to all gardens here: https://ahrensfamilyfoundation.org/giving-gardens/
Imagine Grinnell provides Trees
May 3, 2021 Trees were distributed at Ahrens Park on May 1st to be planted in wards 3 and 4- generally, south of Hwy 6 in Grinnell. Day 3 of the first big community tree distribution for 1000+ Trees . Thanks to the many community volunteers including the GHS boys [...]
1000+ Trees Grinnell Plans Spring Planting Event
April 19, 2021 Imagine Grinnell and it’s 1000+ Trees Grinnell committee will be hosting a spring planting event on Friday, April 30th & Saturday, May 1st handing out and planting trees purchased from funds received from the Alliant Energy and Trees Forever Branching Out Grant along with 100+ People Who Care. The Friday, April [...]
Come to the GARC!
March 13, 2021 Rain is in the forecast this weekend! Don't fret the GARC is open until April 30th! You can enjoy the facility with a daily admission of $3!
Outdoor Ice Rink to Open Soon
January 20, 2021 Grinnell we are getting closer! Hopefully with the cold temps coming at the end of the week it will allow us to resurface and get the rough edges out to make it safe to skate for everyone! Weather plays a big factor in opening the Ice Rink each day; if we get [...]
New Outdoor Ice Skating Rink at Ahrens Park
January 5, 2021 The Grinnell Community Ice Rink is currently being installed at the south end of Ahrens Park! Please be patient with us as we work to get this commodity to you all! More information about the ice rink can be found by following this link: https://www.grinnelliowa.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1082
Imagine Grinnell kicks off 1000+ Trees Grinnell initiative with planting event
October 14, 2020 Imagine Grinnell will kick off the 1000+ Trees Grinnell initiative with a public planting event on October 24th beginning at 10AM. As part of its mission to turn imagination into action to create a more vibrant, sustainable, and healthy Grinnell, Imagine Grinnell is leading the effort for the replacement of community trees [...]