APF News
New History Signage at Ahrens Park
November 4, 2022 Want to learn more about the park? Come take a walk and check out the new park history boards! Special thank you to ASI Signage, Latimer Group for the great work!
Trunk or Treat at Ahrens Park
October 22, 2022 Trunk or Treat 2022 was a huge success and so much fun!!! Record numbers at the park today! The costumes were fantastic! Special thank you to all businesses, organizations, and individuals
50 Trees Planted in Grinnell
October 21, 2022 Celebrating another successful planting of trees by 1000Trees volunteers, a project of Imagine Grinnell, partner program of the Claude W. & Dolly Ahrens Foundation. Thank you to the Iowa Department of
The Importance of Open Spaces – Ahrens Park Foundation
October 3, 2022 Initial plans for the outdoor classroom and playscape site, in the broader context of Ahrens/Paschall Memorial Park, provided by the Ahrens Park Foundation and the Natural Learning Initiative.Open spaces are vital
1000Trees Grinnell Received Iowa DNR Grant & Plans Fall Planting Event
September 20, 2022 Imagine Grinnell and its 1000 Trees initiative recently received a grant from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources through its Derecho Community Forestry Grant Program. This grant will allow 1000Trees to
Native Landscaping in Bloom at Ahrens Park
July 26, 2022 Have you noticed the awesome native plants and wildflowers around Ahrens Park? Check them out next time you’re here. There are 3 different native landscaping areas around the park. Which ones
Kohlrabi ready to harvest at Ahrens Garden
July 9, 2022 Did you know the Giving Gardens are run by different groups? The Ahrens Park garden, located behind the Foundation office at 1510 Penrose St. is run by the Ahrens Park staff,
9 Giving Garden locations in Grinnell
April 15, 2022 Check out all of the Giving Garden locations in Grinnell: Ahrens Park Grinnell Community Early Learning Center Summer St. Park St. John’s Lutheran Church Unity Point Health/GRMC Fairview Elementary Bailey Park
Fruit Tree Workshop and Planting at Ahrens Park
April 2, 2022 Fruit tree workshop and planting- one week from today! April 9. See the details below and join us. You can win a free fruit tree!
Ahrens Driving Range is OPEN!
March 22, 2022 Dust off those clubs! The Ahrens Driving Range is now open for the season!!! 641-236-5518
Fruit Tree Workshop at Ahrens Park
March 22, 2022 Imagine Grinnell’s 1000Trees Project invites the public to attend a fruit tree workshop on April 9 at 10-11 a.m. at Ahrens Park. Dr. Suzanne Slack, a faculty member at Iowa State
Chad Nath appointed new CEO for Ahrens Park Foundation
January 25, 2022 Chad Nath served as LINK Grinnell’s Executive Director for two years before accepting the position as CEO of the Ahrens Park Foundation. Prior to his role with LINK, Chad spent 16
Outdoor Ice Skating Rink Opens
January 7, 2022 Just in time for the weekend! The Green sign is up! The Grinnell Community Ice Rink is skate at your own risk. Please watch out for rough spots in the ice
TRUNK-or-TREAT at Ahrens Park
October 26, 2021 WOW! What a day to remember! Thank you to all the Trick-or-Treaters who came out Saturday morning to help make TRUNK-or-TREAT a smashing success! We’d also like to thank the 35
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!