APF News
Park Facility Rentals
April 13, 2024 Exciting News! Did you know that you can now book our facility reservations online through the Grinnell Park and Recreation website? Whether you’re planning a birthday party at the Ahrens Family
2nd Annual Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt Held at Ahrens Park
April 1, 2024 In case you missed it, Ahrens Park and Grinnell Parks and Recreation hosted the 2nd Annual Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt on Friday, March 29th. 270 kids were registered for the event
Shoutout to Outdoor History Signage at Ahrens Park
January 30th, 2024 Thank you Latitude Signage + Design for listing Ahrens Park as a favorite for Outdoor History Signage. It’s our favorite too! For full story visit: https://www.latitudesignage.com/…/favorite…
Thank you to these GHS Students and Grinnell College for grant to help support new dog park at Ahrens Park
January 21, 2024 Featuring one of Grinnell College’s Fall 2023 Mini-Grant Recipients: Enhancing Education, Parks, and Fire Safety in the Grinnell area. Picture shows from L.to R., GHS teacher Kevin Hosbond, Ahrens Park
GARC Memberships at Ahrens Park
[fusion_text] November 4, 2023 During these cold, winter months, it can be hard finding a place that allows you walk an indoor track or still play some of your favorite sports. The Grinnell Athletic
Trunk or Treat at Ahrens Park
October 29, 2023 Thank you to all who participated in the annual Trunk or Treat at Ahrens Park on Saturday, October 28th! Despite the chilly temperatures, there was a large turnout with many fun
New Outdoor Play and Learning Addition to Ahrens Park
September 28, 2023 Ahrens Park will soon be home to a new outdoor play and learning addition. The Ahrens Park Foundation (APF) is developing a naturalized Outdoor Play and Learning Environment, located just west
Park Signage along Walking Path
July 19, 2023 Thank you Latitude Signage + Design for the great article and for creating these amazing donor and storyboards so we can share the history of our wonderful park. Amazing work! Come
Volunteers maintain nine Giving Gardens for fellow residents
July 1, 2023 Grinnell is home again this year to nine giving gardens, gardens tended by volunteers from which anyone is welcome to take any produce ready for harvest. Those overseeing the gardens invite
All 9 Giving Gardens are planted!
May 7, 2023 Garden plans are starting to heat up! Soon we will see lettuce, spinach, radishes and more… Stop by one of the 9 gardens in Grinnell: Ahrens Park Garden Grinnell Early Learning
Renovated Sand Volleyball Court is Complete
April 25, 2023 Our outdoor sand volleyball court is ready for the season with new poles, nets, and repurposed sand! See you on the court!
Burning of native landscaping at Ahrens Park
March 28, 2023 The changing of the season and warmer weather means prairie plants and their weedy competitors are about to emerge. However, our park crew is staying ahead of it! Here are some
Easter Egg Hunt at Ahrens Park
March 26, 2023 Tonight at 11:59pm is the Grinnell Parks and Recreation registration deadline for our new family event, Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt! Register online today: https://grinnellrec.activityreg.com/ Make sure to bring your flashlights AND
Ahrens Foundation Celebrates 30 Years!
March 22, 2023 Come celebrate the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation’s (CDAF) 30th anniversary and watch the NCAA Basketball Tournament on Friday, March 24th! Join us at the Grinnell Athletic Recreation Center at