Newton Parks and Recreation

Newton Parks and Recreation Explore all that City of Newton Parks & Recreation has to offer! Neighborhood parks include Callison Park, Denniston Knolls Park, Hillcrest Park.

From beautiful parks and trails to exciting recreational programs and events, there's something for everyone. Newton Parks and Recreation manages several parks around the city and includes over 300 acres of land around the city. City parks include Agnes Patterson Memorial Park, Aurora Park, Maytag Park, Sunset Park, and Woodland Park. Recreational areas include the Softball Complex, Westwood Golf Course, Newton Dog Park, Industrial Park and Union T-Ball Area and Thirty Acre Park.

Maytag Pool has something for every kind of swimmer.Zero-entry access makes it easy for young kids and families to get i...
05/13/2026

Maytag Pool has something for every kind of swimmer.

Zero-entry access makes it easy for young kids and families to get in the water. Two water slides and a zipline are ready for the thrill-seekers. A diving well, a play feature, and six 25-meter lap lanes round out the options — all inside historic Maytag Park at 301 S 11th Ave W.

Open swim runs daily from 1–6 p.m., with extended evening hours until 9 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. The pool opens June 1.

Season passes are on sale now: https://bit.ly/MaytagPoolSeasonPass

The swings at Aurora Park are temporarily out of service. A weld on the frame has broken, and the swings have been remov...
05/12/2026

The swings at Aurora Park are temporarily out of service. A weld on the frame has broken, and the swings have been removed while the Parks team evaluates the best repair approach. The rest of the park remains open. An update will be shared once a repair timeline is confirmed.

Parks Division staff and elected officials recently traveled to Ames to tour and discuss a newly installed inclusive pla...
05/12/2026

Parks Division staff and elected officials recently traveled to Ames to tour and discuss a newly installed inclusive playground. The group returned with fresh ideas and strong enthusiasm for bringing an inclusive playground to Newton, a project included in the community’s most recent bond initiative.

Inclusive playgrounds are thoughtfully designed play spaces that allow children of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities—both with and without disabilities—to play, learn, and explore together.

Summer is closer than you think — and so is Maytag Pool.The pool opens June 1, and season passes are on sale now. A pass...
05/11/2026

Summer is closer than you think — and so is Maytag Pool.

The pool opens June 1, and season passes are on sale now. A pass costs $50 per person and covers the entire summer through Aug. 16. Daily open swim is $6 per visit, so your pass pays for itself in fewer than nine trips.

Passes are purchased online and take up to one week to process, so now is a good time to plan ahead. Children 3 and under get in free and do not need a pass.

Buy your pass at: https://bit.ly/MaytagPoolSeasonPass

Students from NCSD Cardinals took part in Red Pride Service Day, their annual community service initiative, by helping w...
05/08/2026

Students from NCSD Cardinals took part in Red Pride Service Day, their annual community service initiative, by helping with cleanup efforts at several City parks and locations throughout Newton. Some students even went above and beyond by removing a tire from the creek at Agnes Patterson Memorial Park. We appreciate their dedication and commitment to helping keep our community clean, welcoming, and well maintained.

Summer is just around the corner. Newton has five city parks, three neighborhood parks, a golf course, an eight-mile tra...
05/08/2026

Summer is just around the corner. Newton has five city parks, three neighborhood parks, a golf course, an eight-mile trail, a swimming pool, two disc golf courses, two dog parks, a splash pad, a fishing pond, and more. Whether you're a longtime resident or newer to the community, there's a lot to explore this season. Find the full list of parks and amenities at NewtonGov.org.

Maintenance season is underway at Agnes Patterson Memorial Park. Staff are out keeping the grounds looking their best so...
05/07/2026

Maintenance season is underway at Agnes Patterson Memorial Park. Staff are out keeping the grounds looking their best so the space is ready for everyone to enjoy.

The golf course is getting ready for the season. The team has been busy finishing up the irrigation system, prepping the...
05/06/2026

The golf course is getting ready for the season. The team has been busy finishing up the irrigation system, prepping the patio, and getting signage in place. It takes a lot of work behind the scenes to get the course ready, and the crew has been putting in the effort to make it happen.

Work is underway at the cemetery. Jamis and crew are out marking plots to keep our records accurate and the grounds well...
05/05/2026

Work is underway at the cemetery. Jamis and crew are out marking plots to keep our records accurate and the grounds well maintained. Brad and Cory are out preparing a burial site, handling the details that matter most when families need them.

The season is getting started. Seasonal staff are geared up and ready to go, and residents are already out enjoying West...
05/04/2026

The season is getting started. Seasonal staff are geared up and ready to go, and residents are already out enjoying Westwood and Maytag Park. There is nothing better than seeing the community put these spaces to good use.

The pool is almost ready for the season. The team has been hard at work getting Maytag Pool in shape, and the results sp...
05/01/2026

The pool is almost ready for the season. The team has been hard at work getting Maytag Pool in shape, and the results speak for themselves. We'll share opening details soon!

Address

303 W 4th Street N, Suite 501
Newton, IA
50208

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+16417921470

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