MEDIA RELEASE: 06/15/25
AUTHORITY: Kelsie Stafford, Parks & Recreation Director, kstafford@marshalltown-ia.gov
Build Together, Play Together: Marshalltown celebrates Park and Recreation Month
MARSHALLTOWN, IOWA – This July, Marshalltown Parks and Recreation will be joining the national celebration for Park and Recreation Month, showcasing how our community is stronger, more vibrant and more resilient as a result of the contributions of parks and recreation.
A variety of activities are planned for residents of all ages and abilities including the following: Parks and Rec Meet and Greet, Walking Wednesdays (in our different parks), Learn to play Disc Golf (with Justin Smith), MEGA 10 Outdoor Equipment Workout (with Heidi Draisey-Owner/Operator of Spirited Yoga and Wellness), Storytime in the Park (at Anson park), Foodie Friday at the Aquatic Center, a Tree Walk (identifying some unique trees in our parks), Month-Long Scavenger Hunt, Sidewalk Chalk Fun, a city parks cleanup by city personnel, and fishing at Riverview Pond for the summer camp kids.
- July 2: 9 AM Walking Wednesday with Kristin Titus and Special Guest, Timber Creek Park
- July 3: 8:30 -10 AM Meet and Greet PR Staff at Parks and Rec office
- July 4: All Day, Foodie Friday at the Aquatic Center - $1 off food at the Aquatic Center
- July 7: 2 PM Storytime at the Park, Anson Park
- July 9: 9 AM Walking Wednesday with Kristin Titus and Special Guest, Judge Park
- July 11: 9 AM Outdoor Fitness with Heidi Draisey, Owner/Operator of Spirited Yoga and Wellness, MEGA 10 Park
- July 14: ALL Day, Sidewalk chalk fun - Arnold, Peterson and West End Parks -draw on our sidewalks - what does summer mean to you?
- July 15: City Parks Clean up- City Staff
- July 16: 9 AM Walking Wednesday with Kristin Titus and Special Guest, Nicholson Ford Park
- July 20: 1 PM Disc Golf Instruction and Play with Justin Smith, Riverview Park
- July 23: 9 AM Walking Wednesday with Kristin Titus and Special Guest, Goldfinch Park
- July 25: 9 AM Tree Walk with Trees Forever, Riverview Park
- July 30: 9 AM Walking Wednesday with Kristin Titus and Special Guest, Wilson Circle- River's Edge Trail
- July 31: 10 AM Grand Opening Riverview Park and Courts, Riverview Park
- All Month: Scavenger Hunt at our Parks - Come to the parks office and pick up a scavenger hunt card to find cool things at our parks!
Marshalltown Parks and Recreation is celebrating Parks and Recreation Month, an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), by inviting our community to share their experiences, memories, and stories about what parks and recreation means to them. Whether it’s a day out at the Aquatic Center or a hike around Timber Creek Pond, the Department would love to hear from you!
Carol Webb, City Administrator, says “This is something that we are doing to engage our public and to elevate Parks and Recreation for the month of July! We have some exciting construction projects currently taking place so the ‘build together/play together’ theme is appropriate. We invite patrons to get to know our Department by participating in some of these fun, free activities.”
NRPA and Marshalltown Parks and Recreation encourage everyone who supports parks and recreation to post why their local park and recreation professionals are important to them on social media with the hashtag #BuildTogetherPlayTogether.
To learn more about Parks and Recreation Month, follow us on Facebook or visit Parks & Recreation | Marshalltown, IA and nrpa.org/July. The mission of the Marshalltown Parks and Recreation department is to develop and promote recreational opportunities and to maintain and preserve parklands and facilities for the community.
About the National Recreation and Park Association. The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is the leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to building strong, vibrant and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation. With more than 60,000 members, NRPA advances this mission by investing in and championing the work of park and recreation professionals and advocates — the catalysts for positive change in service of equity, climate-readiness, and overall health and well-being. For more information, visit nrpa.org. For digital access to NRPA’s flagship publication, Parks & Recreation, visit parksandrecreation.org.
For more information, watch Facebook for a calendar of events or please contact Keri Morris at kmorris@marshalltown-ia.gov or (641) 754-5715 x1