Parks & Recreation

Special Event Schedule Promo Widescreen (JPG)

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!

Special Event Schedule (PDF)

Functions of the Parks & Recreation Department

The Parks and Recreation Department oversees various area recreational facilities including:

Responsibilities of the Parks & Recreation Department

The Parks and Recreation Department is also responsible for the following areas:

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!

Weed Park"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!

The Walking Club (JPG)

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)

  1. Police Lights

    Suspicious object removed from Riverside Park Tuesday

    The Muscatine Police Department received a report at 6:18 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, concerning a suspicious object found by a citizen in the upriver end of Muscatine’s Riverside Park. Read on...
  2. City Administrator Monthly Report August Promo

    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...
  3. Riverfront Trail - Mad Creek Chicanes (JPG) - September 13, 2023

    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...
  4. No Parking Riverside Park - Food Truck Fight (JPG)

    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...
  5. Riverfront trail RR crossing at Mad Creek looking to river (JPG) September, 8, 2023

    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...
  6. Greenwood Cemetery on October 3, 2022 (JPG)

    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...
  7. American Countess (JPG) July 6, 2023

    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...
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