Category: Recreation
Penn 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…
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Free, 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,…
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Swim 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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Indoor Pool Closed on Mar. 18 and 19
North Liberty’s indoor pool will be closed this Saturday and Sunday, March 18 and 19, for mechanical repairs. Staff hope to reopen the facility for regular hours on Monday, March 20. Check the pool’s status at https://rainoutline.com or by calling the Rec Center front desk at (319) 626-5716.
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The Activity Guide for Summer 2023 is Now Available
The seasonal North Liberty Activity Guide is now available online, covering recreation, aquatic, library and community programming and events offered May to August 2023. Registration for most recreation programs begins Apr. 3 for North Liberty residents in-person at the Community Center or online. Highlights of this guide include: Upcoming City Slate events, including the Playground…
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Registration for Fun Camps and Fall Recsters Coming Soon
Our Recsters programs host kids for fun days before and after school during the school year, and really go crazy during the summer with weekday summer camp for kids who have completed grades kindergarten through sixth, a junior councilor option for rising seventh graders, and Knight Riders for rising sixth through ninth graders held Monday…
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Squash Bend Resolution Continues in March with a March Madness Challenge
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 March with a daily workout in honor of the 64 teams playing in the NCAA’s March Madness tournaments. To enter, patrons should the daily workout 23…
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North Liberty Night at the Iowa Heartlanders to Benefit Beat the Bitter Festival
Friday, Feb. 17 is North Liberty Night with the Iowa Heartlanders as they face the Wheeling Nailers at Xtream Arena. The puck drops at 7:05 p.m. An anonymous local business wants to make sure everyone can make attend and dropped off 500 free tickets at the Recreation Department front desk at the Community Center on…
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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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