Category: Recreation
Work to Impact Penn Meadows and Centennial Parking
Two projects will impact the available parking at Penn Meadows Park and Centennial Park the week of Aug. 20. Beginning Monday, Aug. 21, the north parking lot at Penn Meadows Park will close for its reconstruction. The park will remain open and accessible, but parking will be limited to the south lots, accessible from the…
Read MoreCommunity Activity Highlights for September 2023
You can get a copy of the full guide to classes and programs in our Community Center, published three times each year, in person at the Community Center or online. These highlights of the coming month are published on the third Thursday of each month. You can sign up to have this emailed to you…
Read MoreAug. 18 is North Liberty Night at the Kernels
On Friday, Aug. 18, the Cedar Rapids Kernels will host North Liberty Night with the Kernels as they play the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, and we have some free tickets to give away. Starting at 8 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 14, adult North Liberty residents can each get up to four tickets at the front desk…
Read MoreEnd-of-Summer 2023 Schedule for Pool and Splash Pad
As summer winds down, so, too, does our outdoor pool. The last day of our outdoor pool season will be Aug. 22, 2023. With the start of the school year, we don’t have staffing to maintain our outdoor pool hours. The Penn Meadows Park splash pad is scheduled to close following the Labor Day weekend.…
Read MoreGym, Pool Maintenance to Impact Facility Availability
In the coming weeks, maintenance will impact some Recreation Department facilities. Community Center gyms will be closed on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, and Sunday, Aug. 13, for the annual gym refinishing. Patrons may notice some some odor as part of the work. Both gyms are expected to reopened on Monday, Aug. 14. The indoor pool…
Read MoreThe Fall 2023 Community Center Program Guide is Now Available
The Fall 2023 Community Center Program Guide is now available online, covering recreation, aquatic and library programming and events offered September to December 2023. Registration for most recreation programs begins Aug. 7 for North Liberty residents in-person at the Community Center or online. This guide includes information about recreation classes and programs taking place September to December…
Read MoreStay Cool During Hot Days in North Liberty
Hot, above average, temperatures are expected to return to the area in early August. Make sure you’re staying hydrated, avoid spending extended time in the sun and seek places to cool off, and the City of North Liberty’s Community Center, 520 W. Cherry St., is home to some cool fun. Library The library is open…
Read MorePenn Meadows Splash Pad and North Restrooms Temporarily Closed
Penn Meadows Park’s splash pad and northern restrooms will be closed on Friday, July 21, 2023. The closure is required while a watermain is relocated. The facilities are expected to reopen over the weekend. You can check the status of this, and other city facilities, on our Rainout Line. Details and updates on this and…
Read MoreFree, Teen-Focused Weekend in North Liberty
North Liberty will be home to several teen-focused, free events on July 28 and 29, 2023, with live music, a summit to built capacity for teen mental health and wellness and a pool party. Youth Night, featuring Ingrid Streitz and Iris Mae Band July 28, 6 to 8 p.m. Update: due to the heat advisory,…
Read MoreSwim with Princesses June 25 or July 16 at the Outdoor Pool
Register for a free special swimming event with a island and mermaid princesses at the North Liberty’s outdoor pool. The five Ws Who: Children and their caregivers. What: A magical experience with your favorite island and sea princesses. Where: North Liberty Aquatic Center Outdoor Pool, 520 W Cherry St. When: Two dates are available Sunday,…
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