15th Annual Healthiest State Walk

Ahrens Foundation Staff

Today we participated in the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative Walk at Ahrens Park alongside staff from the Ahrens Park Foundation and the Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation.

Beautiful Day for Kites Over Grinnell

kites over grinnell in Ahrens Park

September 28, 2025 Thank you to all who came out to the Kites Over Grinnell event at Ahrens Park! It was a beautiful day and a perfect day for flying kites.

Kites over Grinnell returning to Ahrens Park Sept. 27

Sonic and Dumbo kites

September 19, 2025 The ninth annual Kites Over Grinnell will be held on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ahrens Park Soccer Field at 1510 Penrose Ave. This year, Kites Over Grinnell will honor the memory of long-time Rotarians Clem Bodensteiner and Dale Selix, who died earlier this year. Kids […]

Annual Walk at Ahrens Park October 1st

healthiest state annual walk flyer

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 come…

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 Foundation, Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation, and the City of Grinnell.  

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 your favorite food trucks Watch the sky light up in celebration of Independence Day! IMPORTANT REMINDER! For everyone’s safety, personal fireworks […]