Category: Recreation

Scheels Ice Rink at Penn Meadows Park is Now Open
The cold has moved in so make the best of it by embracing winter and the unique recreation opportunities the temperatures offer. Scheels Ice Rink – the City of North Liberty’s outdoor ice rink – is free and open for the season. The 100- by 80-foot rink is installed on top of the tennis courts…
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Squash Bend Resolution Continues in February with Cardio Challenges
At the start of each year, the Recreation Department offers monthly fitness challenges: Squash Bend Resolution, named for the area before it become North Liberty. The challenge continues in February with heart-healthy exercises for the month of Valentine’s Day. To enter, patrons should complete 35 minutes of cardio a day for five out of the…
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Get Ready for Lifeguarding, Summer or Year-round
We’re always looking for lifeguards, including for summer pool season. Our aquatics team offers a few classes to help certify lifeguards so folks are ready. Lifeguard Class: Swim Clinic If you’re interested in becoming a lifeguard but unsure of completing the pre-requisite swim requirements, this set of four swim clinics will help you gain the…
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Learn to Ice Fish on Liberty Centre Pond on Feb. 4
Ice fishing is a great way to get outside in winter, and North Liberty invites the public to fish in its stocked ponds year-round. Learn how to take advantage of this fun wintertime sport with this free event from Take a Kid Outdoors, North Liberty Recreation Department and Johnson County Conservation on Saturday, Feb. 4,…
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Hours for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Announced
On Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, the city’s administrative offices, including City Hall at 3 Quail Creek Circle, will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Other services will be closed or have adjusted hours as follows. Library The North Liberty Community Library will be closed. Recreation & Aquatics Recreation and aquatics facilities will be…
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Community Center Hosts Big Brothers Big Sisters of Johnson County 30 Brothers in 30 Days Campaign
The North Liberty Community Center will host Big Brothers Big Sisters of Johnson County on Jan. 7, 2023, from 10 a.m. 5 p.m. as part of the non-profit organization’s work to engage potential local mentors for local boys — or “Littles” — on their waitlist, some of whom have been waiting 12 months for a…
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Christmas and New Year’s Hours Announced for 2022
Due to deteriorating winter weather, we’ve updated our facility closures and will implement closures starting at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 22. On Friday, Dec. 23, Monday, Dec. 26, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, and Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, the city’s offices, including City Hall at 3 Quail Creek Circle, will be closed for the holidays.…
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Squash Bend Resolution Challenges You to Challenge Yourself
Start off your New Year’s resolution by joining our monthly fitness challenges. Named for the area before it become North Liberty, Squash Bend Resolution challenges recreation patrons high-school aged and older, whether pass holders or a daily drop-in users, to challenge themselves and each other to be active. To participate, log your workouts, whether at…
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Be Safe on Frozen Lakes and Ponds This Winter
North Liberty permits fishing on our public ponds, but before you hit one of our local ponds to do some ice fishing, and the North Liberty Fire Department would like to remind all of our outdoor ice enthusiasts that ice is never 100 percent safe and offer tips to protect yourself on the ice. Most importantly,…
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Keep Your Spirits Bright This Holiday Season
Sure it’s cold and dreary, but the North Liberty is bringing the holiday cheer. Here’s some goings on to help keep your spirits bright. Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt Nov. 21 through Dec. 23 North Liberty Community Center, 520 W. Cherry St. Pick up an elf hunt guide at the Recreation Department front desk,…
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