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 is […]
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/
Giving Gardens Growing Strong
June 25, 2021 Looking for some free fresh veggies? Check out the Giving Gardens this weekend. Pick some peas or basil at Marvin Garden. Add some zucchini or yellow squash from Summer St. Garden and head over to Ahrens Park garden for more zucchini or kohlrabi. All free! A map to the gardens can be […]
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 Soccer team and GHS Football […]
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!
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
Park Improvement Projects Outpace Summer Activities
September 1, 2020 The pandemic and derecho may have changed league and tournament play at Ahrens/Paschall Memorial Park this summer but they didn’t deter the park’s capital improvement project checklist. Ahrens Park is home to eight youth softball and baseball fields, outdoor basketball courts, a tennis court, four pickleball courts, a sand volleyball court, three […]
Giving Gardens Growing Produce to be Shared
June 23, 2020 The community garden project that began in 2013 at Grinnell Regional Medical Center has bloomed into 11 Giving Gardens–nine in the city of Grinnell and two in Brooklyn. The Giving Gardens are a collaborative effort of local organizations and individuals to improve the health of Poweshiek County residents by providing access to […]
Public outdoor facilities at Ahrens Park close indefinitely
April 6, 2020 In order to help limit the spread of COVID-19 and support community efforts to promote social distancing and self-isolation, all public outdoor facilities located at Ahrens Park are now closed except for the walking paths. In addition, the administrative offices of the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation and Greater Poweshiek Community […]