Indianola Parks & Recreation

04/30/2021

Meet senior member Grace Powell! Grace's creativity and outgoing personality is such an important aspect to MYC. The group is better with her. :-)

04/28/2021

ANNUALS! Need some pot fillers or annual pops of color to add to your garden. Check out some of the options we still have available. From grasses that reach 5 feet to flowers that stay low to the ground we have it.

04/28/2021

A huge shout out to Indianola, Iowa Elks Lodge #2814 for sponsoring Bike Fest 2021- Pedal Palooza!
We appreciate their ongoing support of our community event! Shown here is Elks member Richard Shelley presenting the sponsorship check to Vice President Connor Troutman and President Karley Smith. Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 19th and join us for a fun morning of activities as we celebrate biking carnival style! 🚴‍♀️😎

04/28/2021

April showers and flowers!

04/27/2021

SHADE GARDENS.... Do you need some ideas of what to add for pops of colors? Check out these perennials still available to purchase in our Buxton Plant Sale.

Order by 5 tomorrow to get Friday delivery or pickup! Happy shopping 🌺
https://apm.activecommunities.com/cityofindianola/Activity_Search?ActivityCategoryID=29&isSearch=true&applyFiltersDefaultValue=true

04/27/2021

Meet senior member Logan Grover! Logan works well with everyone and always has a positive attitude! MYC is lucky to have him!

04/26/2021

Display your team spirit with these showy petunias! $4 each, with limited quantities still available.

Order online at https://tinyurl.com/ST66FTT6 or call us at (515) 961-9420 from 8am - 5pm to snag yours!

04/26/2021

There's just nothing like the taste of homegrown tomatoes! Don't have a garden? You can grow tomatoes in containers on your patio or anywhere with full sun! Single plants $2, or a four-pack for $4.

Shop online at https://tinyurl.com/ST66FTT6
and pickup your order this week or next. Free delivery to addresses inside Indianola city limits when you spend $40 or more!

04/26/2021

Things are looking up weather wise! Don’t forget to support your local park and purchase some plants from the Buxton Park Plant Sale. Pickup times and delivery available for this week and next week.
For more information: http://indianolaiowa.gov/551/Plant-Sale

04/21/2021

Plant shopping made easy! Simply click on the link and order online for pickup or delivery in the upcoming weeks. Brighten your perennial gardens with new flowers and some bright foliage plants. Lots of vegetables still available to order as well!

http://indianolaiowa.gov/551/Plant-Sale

04/19/2021

Don't miss out on early bird pricing! Call us today before 5pm at (515) 961-9420.

04/19/2021

Don’t forget to order your plants from the Buxton Park Plant Sale. Although it doesn’t seem like it today... planting season is gettting closer and closer. Order enough and you even get free delivery!
Details at http://indianolaiowa.gov/551/Plant-Sale

Don’t forget to order your plants from the Buxton Park Plant Sale. Although it doesn’t seem like it today... planting season is gettting closer and closer. Order enough and you even get free delivery!
Details at http://indianolaiowa.gov/551/Plant-Sale

04/16/2021

Thank you to our friends at Good Samaritan Society-Indianola for providing the delicious meals for our Curbside Cuisine today! You made a lot of people very happy! 😊 We appreciate your ongoing support of programs for our age “50 & better” friends! #thinkindianolafirst

04/15/2021

Get your orders ready! Tomorrow morning the Buxton Park plant sale opens up for online ordering. The link for more information will be in the comments.

04/14/2021

The Mayor's Youth Council had the opportunity to see firsthand the work that goes into the city's greenhouse this time of year. Thank you to City Horticulturist Angie Buchanan for speaking to the youth about all that her job entails throughout our community.

Thank you to City Horticulturist Angie Buchanan for speaking to MYC this morning at the city’s greenhouse. We appreciate all she does to keep our city beautiful! 🌺

04/10/2021

A few bright flower pictures to brighten this gloomy day. Greenhouse is full of color to beautify gardens and the parks this summer!

04/09/2021

Let's Talk Indianola

Our very own Kathy Kester shares an update on the many fun activities we have happening this spring & summer!

Let's Talk Indianola

04/01/2021

Today the conditions were great for a prairie burn at Pickard Park Oak Savannah area. This process has many benefits which includes controlling invasive plants.

04/01/2021

After days of gusty winds, today's much calmer conditions will allow our park staff to do annual maintenance in prairie areas of Pickard Park with controlled burns this afternoon.

03/31/2021

Join the effort to Pick Up Indianola! #thinkindianolafirst

UPDATE: The pick-up has been postponed to next Saturday April 17 due to rain. 🌧

Volunteers are wanted to "Pick Up Indianola!" Show your pride in our community by helping us clean up on the Square and around town.

Please SHARE this post to spread the word! Then message us here on facebook or write to [email protected] to SIGN UP, and we will email you all the details. All are welcome - no special skills needed!

03/29/2021

After a year's hiatus due to COVID, a print edition of the Spring, 2021,Indianola Magazine has been delivered to the post office and is making its way to every mailing address in the 50125 zip code.

Can't wait, or didn't get your copy yet? Click to view the digital edition here. http://indianolaiowa.gov/393/Indianola-Magazine

After a year's hiatus due to COVID, a print edition of the Spring, 2021,Indianola Magazine has been delivered to the post office and is making its way to every mailing address in the 50125 zip code.

Can't wait, or didn't get your copy yet? Click to view the digital edition here. http://indianolaiowa.gov/393/Indianola-Magazine

03/27/2021

What a great evening for the Family Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt! Thank you to everyone who participated in this event, our volunteers, and our Amazing Sponsors!

03/24/2021

The flowers are starting to bloom in the greenhouse and it’s making us anxious for planting the gardens 🌸

03/19/2021

In beautiful Sesquicentennial Park, Indianola, Iowa!

Spring is almost here! The warmer weather and blooming landscapes are great reasons to take a road trip. Let the Iowa Scenic Byway Passport be your guide! 🛣️ https://bit.ly/2Qf9lIh

03/19/2021

AARP is providing free tax preparation services by appointment at the Indianola Activity Center. It will involve minimal contact with offsite preparation. Please call 641-895-7216 to schedule an appointment.

AARP is providing free tax preparation services by appointment at the Indianola Activity Center. It will involve minimal contact with offsite preparation. Please call 641-895-7216 to schedule an appointment.

03/18/2021

The difference of one week in the greenhouse! Lots of progress has been made with the help of some very dedicated volunteers. Thank you!!

03/16/2021

Our line dancers were feeling the luck o’ the Irish today at The Indianola Activity Center! ☘️ They dance every Tuesday & Thursday at 9:00am. Everyone age 50 or better is welcome to join this fun group!

03/15/2021

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The registration deadline for Adult Softball is coming up!
Deadline is March 28th. We offer a COED league, played on Thursday nights and a Church league, played on Monday nights. Be sure to spread the word to all of your family and friends who might be interested in creating a team for this year. Below you can find the links for registration:
COED League
https://apm.activecommunities.com/cityofindianola/Activity_Search/adult-softball-coed-league/1205
Church League:
https://apm.activecommunities.com/cityofindianola/Activity_Search/adult-softball-church-league/1206

03/12/2021

Thank you to Edencrest At The Legacy for providing the delicious meal for our Curbside Cuisine today at The Indianola Activity Center! We appreciate their support of our programs for our age “50 & better” friends!

Thank you to Edencrest At The Legacy for providing the delicious meal for our Curbside Cuisine today at The Indianola Activity Center! We appreciate their support of our programs for our age “50 & better” friends!

03/10/2021

MYC members had the opportunity to learn about another great local business this morning! Thank you to Embark Ink for opening your doors early for us!

03/09/2021

Adult Softball: Church League

Don’t forget to register for this year’s COED and Church Softball Leagues! Deadline is March 28th. We offer a COED league, played on Thursday nights and a Church league, played on Monday nights. Be sure to spread the word to all of your family and friends who might be interested in creating a team for this year. Below you can find the links for registration:
COED League
https://apm.activecommunities.com/cityofindianola/Activity_Search/adult-softball-coed-league/1205
Church League:
https://apm.activecommunities.com/cityofindianola/Activity_Search/adult-softball-church-league/1206

03/08/2021

Fresh start to the week with seeds germinating and a new shipment of plugs coming into the greenhouse.

03/06/2021

The Indianola Activity Center was the site for a COVID vaccination clinic this morning. Indianola Parks & Recreation was pleased to partner with Indianola Medicap Pharmacy to provide this important service for our community.

The Indianola Activity Center was the site for a COVID vaccination clinic this morning. Indianola Parks & Recreation was pleased to partner with Indianola Medicap Pharmacy to provide this important service for our community.