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Parks & Recreation
The facilities within the Muscatine Parks and Recreation system host a multitude of events throughout the year. This schedule does change quite frequently as events are added, deleted and/or edited. Please check back often for updates!
Functions of the Parks & Recreation Department
The Parks and Recreation Department oversees various area recreational facilities including:
- 17-diamond ballpark (Kent Stein Park)
- All park spaces
- Municipal Golf Course
- Muscatine Aquatic Center
- Muscatine Soccer Complex
Responsibilities of the Parks & Recreation Department
The Parks and Recreation Department is also responsible for the following areas:
- Boat harbor / marina
- Greenwood Cemetery
- Mowing of the public rights of way
- Street Trees
- Youth and adult recreation / aquatic programming
Adopt A Park
If you would like to offer assistance in taking care of a park please fill out the Adopt a Park form (PDF). Return it to the Parks and Recreation Department office in City Hall and begin helping keep your community beautiful and clean!
"Like" Us! "Follow" Us!
"Like" us on Facebook and "follow" us on Twitter for park information, program and special event updates, closure notifications and much more!
Visit the Muscatine Walking Club page and register to be part of the "Million Minute" challenge!
Emerald Ash Borer Plan
View the City of Muscatine’s Emerald Ash Borer Plan (PDF)
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City Administrator's August report of City activity available
The City Administration report highlighting activity of each City of Muscatine department during August 2023 is available for viewing. Read on... -
Trail crossing at Mad Creek reopens following repairs
One of the Riverfront Trail crossings of the Canadian Pacific-Kansas City (CPKC) Railroad in Riverside Park has reopened for public use while another has been closed to remove and replace the Quiet Zone chicanes. Read on... -
Parking restrictions this weekend in Riverside Park
The small parking lot on the downriver end of Riverside Park (playground area) will be closed to traffic Thursday-Monday (Sept. 14-18) for the Food Truck Fight® that is returning to the Muscatine riverfront. Read on... -
Riverfront Trail railroad crossing chicanes to be replaced
Two of the Riverfront Trail crossings of the Canadian Pacific-Kansas City (CPKC) Railroad in Riverside Park will be closed to the public for one week to remove and replace the Quiet Zone chicanes. Read on... -
Take a walk through Muscatine's storied past on Sept. 24
The annual “Walk (or Ride) Through History” is set for 1:00 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, at Greenwood Cemetery, 1814 Lucas Street, Muscatine. This event is fun for all ages and free of cost to attend. Read on... -
American Countess to stop in Muscatine on Sunday
The lower boat launch and parking area downriver from the Iowa Avenue entrance to Riverside Park will be closed to the public from 12 p.m. Saturday (Sept. 9) to 1 p.m. Sunday (Sept. 10) for the visit by the American Countess. Read on...
Contact Us
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Richard Klimes
Parks and Recreation Director
Kelsie Stafford
Program Supervisor
Jessica Rexroth
Office Coordinator
Parks & Recreation
215 Sycamore St.
Muscatine, IA 52761
Ph: 563.263.0241
Fx: 563.264.0750
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm