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OLD MACDONALD'S FARM
(All Ages)
Open Daily through September 25
10 AM - 6 PM, Bever Park
NOELRIDGE FARMERS' MARKET
(All Ages)
Wednesdays, through October 12
3:30 - 5:30 PM
Noelridge Greenhouse Parking Lot
SENIORS COFFEE & CARDS
(Ages 50+)
Wednesdays & Fridays, Year-round
Noon - 3:30 PM
Northwest Recreation Center
FREE
AFTER CLASS AT THE REC
WITH LEADERS, BELIEVERS, ACHIEVERS
(6-17 yrs.)
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3 - 5 PM, through June 2, NW Rec Center
FREE
Come to the NW Rec Center after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays for basketball contests, kickball, art projects, ping-pong, pickleball, dance, volleyball and more. Snacks will be provided.
| Play! - the Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation program guide - is available online. Look for activities and events for all ages and abilities. | |
City Raises Lifeguard Starting Wage to $15 per Hour | |
In an effort to recruit more lifeguards to work at Cedar Rapids municipal pools, the City has raised the lifeguard starting wage to $15 per hour. Parks and Recreation Departments across the state of Iowa, and country, are struggling to hire seasonal staff for summer operations, especially pools. The Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department has been working on recruiting seasonal staff since December, but has not secured enough lifeguards to safely operate all pools at this time. The Department is hopeful that the increased wage will be more competitive in a difficult hiring environment.
“We offer a great opportunity, especially for first time employees. For kids who want to work full or part-time in a fun, outdoor environment, and still enjoy their summer and make new friends, pools are a great place to be,” said Hashim Taylor, Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Director.
Individuals interested in being a lifeguard can apply and be hired prior to taking a certification class. Certification classes and training will continue into mid-June to provide every opportunity to reach hiring requirements. Applicants must be 15 years old and a good swimmer to pass the prerequisite skills test. Employees who work through the month of June will receive a refund of 80 percent of the certification class fee.
Apply today at bit.ly/CRSeasonalJobs. Email pools@cedar-rapids.org with questions or to find out when certification classes will be held.
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Noelridge Aquatic Center Opens Memorial Day Weekend
Get ready to swim! Noelridge Aquatic Center is open Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, May 28 through Monday, May 30. Lap swims are Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Open swims are Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m., and Monday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Lap swim admission is $5/person or a pass. Open swim admission is $5.75/person or a pass.
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Old MacDonald's Farm is Open
Old MacDonald’s Farm in Bever Park is open for the season. The farm, a petting zoo, is open daily, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. through September 25. Admission is free, but a $1 minimum donation is appreciated.
Old MacDonald’s Farm is home to farm animals and North American waterfowl. The baby animals arrived at the farm on April 24. They include calves, chickens, pygmy goats, lambs, rabbits, ducklings, and piglets. They will be out only during warm weather. Visitors are asked to be patient and to give them time and space to adapt to their new home and to being around so many people. Due to the bird flu outbreak in Iowa, the ducks and chickens will not be out in order to prevent them from contracting it.
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Purchase a Pool Pass Now and Save!
Summer Season pool passes are available this year. Passes provide admission to any water exercise class, or age appropriate open, family, lap, or adult swim. Purchase your pass on or before May 21, 2022, to receive the early bird discount. Renew last year’s pass online (CRREC.org); or purchase a new pass at the Parks & Recreation Office at City Services Center, or at the Northwest Recreation Center. Schedules, mail-in pool pass forms, and more information are available on the Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation website.
Summer Pass Order Form
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Register for Swim Lessons
Throughout the summer, Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation offers parent/child lessons for ages 6 months to 3 years, group swim lessons for ages 3 to 11, tween/teen group lessons for ages 11 to 16, beginner adult lessons for ages 17+, and private and semi-private lessons for ages 3+.
The next session of lessons begins in June. Classes fill up quickly, so register early to get your choice of time and location.
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Sign up for a Summer Adventure
Tired of being cooped up indoors? Looking for a fun adventure this summer? Check out the camps at Ushers Ferry! There's something for everyone ages 6 and up: American Girl, Archery, Fannie Farmer Cooking School, Fantasy Foam Battle Camp, NERF Army Camp and Tactical, Paddle Explorers, Summer Pioneers, and more.
Turn off the screens and rediscover the great outdoors. Sign up for your summer adventure today.
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Splash Pads Open May 28
The Cedar Rapids park splash pads will be turned on Saturday, May 28. Splash pads are located at Cedar Valley Park, Cleveland Park, Daniels Park, Greene Square, Hayes Park, Hidder Park, Jacolyn Park, Noelridge Park, Redmond Park, Time Check Park and Twin Pines Park. The spray features are activated when a hand is run across the sensor on the fire hydrant or the button is pressed to activate the water. The water is turned on at 9:00 a.m. and shut off at 9:00 p.m. each day.
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