ORGANIZERS LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING GHS ALUMNI DURING ALL-CLASS REUNION SATURDAY, JULY 4
Grinnell parkrun in Ahrens Park draws runners & walkers of all ages Whether walking or running, everyone is welcome to join the parkrun every Saturday in Ahrens Park. Runners and walkers gather to begin the 5K course at 8 a.m. each Saturday behind the Ahrens Family Center building. The Grinnell parkrun, now three months old, […]
Ahrens Park Foundation Announces New “Planting the Seed” Campaign for Park Advocacy and Annual Fundraiser
Following its recent landmark donation of land to the Grinnell-Newburg Community School District, the Ahrens Park Foundation is proud to announce the launch of its newest annual initiative, the “Planting the Seed” campaign. Running from June 29 through July 4, 2026, this high-energy public outreach week is designed to educate the Grinnell community about the […]
Ahrens ParkRun is Growing Each Week
The #4 Ahrens Park parkrun is in the books and it was a beautiful morning! We had 38 runners/walkers and 4 dogs.
Join Us!
Updated Time! Join us at 4pm on Wednesday April 29th for the Ground Breaking on the new elementary building! See you there!
The Chamber’s Annual Celebration Announces Ahrens Park Foundation as Business of the Year
The Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce recognized the Ahrens Park Foundation as the 2026 Business of the Year at this year’s Annual Celebration, which took place on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
Visible Progress Ahead for New Grinnell Elementary
The Grinnell-Newburg Community School District is pleased to share important updates on the new elementary school project as activity begins to increase in the Ahrens Park area.
Ahrens Park to Host Weekly parkrun Beginning April 4
Ahrens Park on the east side of Grinnell has been selected for a weekly five-kilometer community walk/run that occurs at thousands of sites around the world.
Small Town Baseball Iowa Championships are returning to Grinnell June 5–7, 2026
Mark your calendars – the Small Town Baseball Iowa Championships are returning to Ahrens Park June 5–7, 2026!
School board accepts gift of site for new elementary school
Foundations associated with Ahrens Park in early 2025 announced a gift of a portion of Ahrens Park to the school district as the site of the new elementary school if the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy vote passed in March.
5th Annual Trunk or Treat at Ahrens Park
It was a beautiful fall day for today’s 5th Annual Trunk or Treat at Ahrens Park. Thank you all for participating and enjoying the fun!