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 […]
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.
Grinnell Motors Supports the Ahrens Park Foundation
This November, the Ahrens Park Foundation is proud to partner with Grinnell Motors for the Chevy Youth Sports Program.
New AEDs Installed at Ahrens Park!
February 27, 2025 Thanks to a collaboration with Poweshiek County Public Health and funding from opioid settlement grants, two outdoor Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are now available at Ahrens Park. The Ahrens Park Foundation firmly believes these devices play a vital role in cardiac emergencies, providing critical life-saving assistance that can significantly impact response times […]
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 years with UnityPoint Health – GRMC; seven as Director of Wellness, Fitness, and Integrated Health, nine as Director of Safety, Security, […]
Ice Rink Closed for the Season
March 4, 2021 The outdoor ice skating rink is now closed for the season. Thanks for coming out and having some fun!
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 […]
Final phase of Ahrens Park improvement plan to begin
September 12, 2019 The third and final phase of the current improvement plans for Ahrens/Paschall Memorial Park are to begin, creating a new entrance to the park, an additional exit out of the park and resurfacing parking lots. In fall 2017, the Ahrens Park Foundation announced a $1 million multiphase, multiyear capital improvements project. Phase […]
Ahrens Park Adds PHASE II
June 10, 2019 Twenty-five-year-old Ahrens/Paschall Memorial Park is getting a Phase II facelift, this time for the tennis and basketball courts. In fall 2017, the Ahrens Park Foundation announced a $1 million multiphase, multiyear capital improvements project. Phase I, the largest of the projects, was completed in May 2018 with the installation of two new […]