APF News
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
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
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
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
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
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:
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!
Grinnell Overwhelmingly Votes YES for our community, our kids and our future!
March 5, 2025 You did it, Grinnell! The PPEL vote passed by a super majority! Over 75% voted YES! The PPEL was approved to provide an increase in the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy
Now Recruiting: Summer 2025 AmeriCorps Community Garden Coordinators!
March 4, 2025 We are recruiting for two summer 2025 AmeriCorps Community Garden Coordinators! Make an impact by enhancing community gardens, engaging volunteers, and expanding access to fresh, healthy food! Apply now: https://go.iowa.gov/2dp4 or
Grinnell-Newburg School Foundation Launches “We Belong Here” Podcast
March 3, 2025 The Grinnell-Newburg School Foundation (GNSF) has launched “We Belong Here,” a new podcast highlighting the achievements and stories that make the Grinnell-Newburg School District exceptional. The podcast debuted January 29 and
New AEDs Installed at Ahrens Park!
February 27, 2025 Thanks to a collaboration with Poweshiek County Public Health and funding from opioid settlement grants, two outdoor Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are now available at Ahrens Park. The Ahrens Park Foundation
Fill out the Master Parks Survey
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
Ahrens Park Foundation Announces Generous Land Donation for New School in Grinnell, Iowa
January 22, 2025 The Ahrens Park Foundation is pleased to announce a significant and generous gift of land in Grinnell, Iowa, intended for the construction of a new combined elementary school. As well, this
Dedication Ceremony for Inclusive Playground at Central Park
November 7, 2024 The Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens is honored to be a supporter of the new Inclusive Playground at Central Park—a wonderful addition for Grinnell! Grinnell Recreation (Shared from the Grinnell