APF News
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
Thanks for Visiting!
October 16, 2024 Last week, students from Central Iowa Christian School visited the Ahrens Giving Garden! They explored the herb garden, sampled fresh apples straight from the trees, and enjoyed a delicious caprese salad
KITES OVER GRINNELL ON SATURDAY, SEPT. 28 at Ahrens Park
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
William “Bill” Mason Posthumously Honored with 2024 “Leave It Better Than You Found It” Award
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
Ahrens Park is home to TWO Little Libraries!
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.
Grinnellians Growing Together in Nine Giving Gardens
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
Ahrens Park to add dog park, memorial benches, instruments
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
Ahrens Park to Host Annual Fireworks on July 4th
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,
Tiger Baseball and Softball Club closing ceremonies
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
Imagine Grinnell Provides Free Bike Rentals at Bikes to You!
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
Ahrens/Paschall Memorial Park Celebrates 30 Years
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,
Honoring 25 Years of Service to Ahrens Park
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
Alliant, Ahrens Park and Three Other Entities Partner on Clean Energy Initiative – Construction Begins on New Solar Park in Western Grinnell
April 25, 2024 Alliant Energy, with four Grinnell community partners, has broken ground on multiple adjacent solar projects that will total five megawatts (MW), at the new Grinnell Solar Park in Western Grinnell south