YOUR PARKS

Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation manages 106 parks and trails on over 4000 acres of land. In addition to urban parks of all sizes, there are many acres reserved for park expansion and flood control. Use our online Parks Finder to locate a park and view its amenities at http://bit.ly/crparks.

Noelridge Greenhouse

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

A permanent display of large tropical plants is housed at Noelridge Greenhouse, 4900 Council Street NE. The greenhouse is open to the public on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Thursday from 7 a.m. to Noon; and for scheduled special events.

TOURS

The Friends of Noelridge offer regular FREE guided tours of the greenhouse, landscaped beds, and butterfly tent for groups of five or more. Tours for specific age groups, adults or children, will last about one hour. To register for a tour, email l.farmer@cedar-rapids.org. Please include number attending, general age, and preferred date. For special requests, call 319-286-5762.

Greenhouse Volunteers

Volunteer opportunities are available at the greenhouse. Call Diane Stevens at 319-270-3832.

Splash Pads

Splash pads are ready to keep kids cool through September 4, 2023. They are located at Cedar Valley, Cleveland, Daniels, Greene Square, Hayes, Hidder, Jacolyn, Noelridge, Redmond, Time Check and Twin Pines Parks.

Off-Leash Dog Parks

The City of Cedar Rapids has two off-leash parks. Cheyenne Off-Leash Dog Park is located on Cedar Bend Lane SW, off Old River Road and K9 Acres is located north of Gardner Golf Course at 5200 Golf Course Road, Marion.

Permits are required to use these parks. Purchase them online at CRREC.org, by phone (319-286-5566) or in person at:

Parks & Recreation Dept.

City Services Center (CSC) 500 15th Avenue SW Weekdays, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - or -

Northwest Recreation Center

1340 11th Street NW Weekdays, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Your dog’s rabies tag number is required when purchasing a permit. See k9cola.org for details.

Daily Passes (for those who want to try the park or are in the area for a short time) may be purchased. Buy them online, by phone, or in person at the locations above.

Trails

Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation maintains a variety of hard surface and crushed limestone recreational trails. If you make a complete tour of all the park trails, you will travel over 45 miles.

u Visit LinnCountyTrails.org for maps.

Trout Release

Iowa Department of Natural Resources will release trout into the lake at Prairie Park Fishery at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 27. A valid fishing license and trout stamp are required.

Park Pavilion Rental

Rent one of 25 pavilions in the City parks up to one year in advance of the intended use date. The last date for pavilion rental in the fall is October 1, 2023. Sizes range from 7-40 tables. Rates vary based on size and location. Pavilions are rented for a single time period of 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Call 319-286-5566, Monday through Friday, between 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. for more information.

u See pavilions and their features at: CRREC.org

Facility Rentals

BENDER POOL

Reserve the pool now for your party from September 8 - November 19. Large inflatables are also available for $75 per 2 hour block. See page 41 for details.

Jones Park Lodge

The former Jones Golf Course Clubhouse is being renovated for public rentals. Watch our website for more information.

u Learn more: CityofCR.com/EventRentals.

ELLIS CLUBHOUSE & EVENT CENTER u Contact Angela Harper to learn more: a.harper@cedar-rapids.org.

The fully-accessible, 2100 square foot center overlooking Ellis Golf Course is available to rent for your next gathering.

USHERS FERRY HISTORIC VILLAGE/ USHERS FERRY LODGE u For more information, call 319-286-5699 or go to UFHV.com.

The Ushers Ferry Lodge as well as the gazebo, houses, and grounds at the village are available for rental.

WEDDING RENTALS

• Ellis Shakespeare Garden

• Noelridge Flower Gardens

• Ushers Ferry Historic Village

• Ushers Ferry Lodge u For rental information, call 319-286-5699 or go to UFHV.com.

NW Recreation Center

Room Rental Times and Fees

(Includes setup and clean up time)

$58/3 hr

Reservations are taken year-round in person at the Northwest Recreation Center. A $100 deposit is required to rent the community room and gym. The deposit will be returned after the room is inspected at the end of the event.

Private after hour rentals are available for family gatherings, corporate parties, or other groups wishing to entertain at the Northwest Recreation Center. To talk about your event needs, contact the center at 319-286-5731 during normal business hours.

HOW-TO-READ OUR COURSE INFORMATION

FALL NERF TACTICAL (9-14 yrs.)

Grab your friends and your NERF gear and head out to Ushers Ferry to blow off some steam over Thanksgiving break! Learn NERF safety and strategy, then break into teams to play ‘Capture the Flag’ and other games to defend your fortress. Bring your own NERF gear, ammo, and eye protection. We will play indoors in the lodge if the weather is bad.

#214120-01 W 11/22 1-4pm

(R $17) Ushers Ferry

= Resident Fee (zip code with the first three numbers 524 required for this discount.)