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Pleasant Hill Parks and Recreation

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Pleasant Hill Parks and Recreation

Manages public parks and open spaces for the City of Pleasant Hill, Iowa. This includes wetlands, prairie and native landscape, woodlands, trails, and trees.

Pleasant Hill Parks and Recreation is responsible for managing 334 acres of land, 2 community parks, 4 neighborhood parks, and over 7 miles of trails, as well as open spaces. All of these areas are perfect for exploring the outdoors. Find out all we have to offer and get involved today! www.pleasanthilliowa.org/parks

09/04/2026

📚 September's 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 is ready to explore! Brought to you by Pleasant Hill Public Library and Pleasant Hill Parks and Recreation.
❤️ 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻 by Jacqueline Woodson
There are many reasons to feel different. Maybe it's how you look, the way you talk, where you're from, what you eat or something else that makes you feel like you don't quite fit in. The Day You Begin is a heartfelt story about finding the courage to reach out, share your story and discover that even when we feel different, we may have more in common with others than we realize.
𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸! The Drake University Occupational Therapy Department is gathering feedback about your Story Walk experience. Please take a few minutes to complete their short survey:
👉 https://drake.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aVuwgcjeDBx9Zfo

08/24/2026

🥒 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡!
Looking for fun, competitive matches and a great way to meet other pickleball players? We have leagues for a variety of skill levels! Brought to you by Eastern Polk County Pickleball (EPCP) and Pleasant Hill Parks and Recreation.
𝗗𝗢𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗘𝗦 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗚𝗨𝗘𝗦:
𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀 — 𝟱:𝟯𝟬–𝟳:𝟭𝟱 𝗣𝗠
Intended for teams looking for relaxed, social gameplay. As a general guideline, players with skill levels below 3.25 should register for this league.
🔗 Register: https://playpass.com/go/AqD4baD
𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀 — 𝟳:𝟭𝟱–𝟵:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠
Another great option for teams looking for relaxed, social gameplay. Generally recommended for players with skill levels below 3.25.
🔗 Register: https://playpass.com/go/AV4AHKd
𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀 — 𝟳:𝟭𝟱–𝟵:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠
Intended for teams looking for slightly more competitive gameplay. Generally recommended for players with skill levels of 3.25–3.5.
🔗 Register: https://playpass.com/go/AEfcmpr
𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀 — 𝟱:𝟯𝟬–𝟳:𝟭𝟱 𝗣𝗠
Ready for more robust competition? Teams with skill levels of 3.5 and above should find plenty of great competitive matches in this league.
🔗 Register: https://playpass.com/go/Aa2HnUX
𝗪𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡’𝗦 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗚𝗨𝗘
𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 — 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝟴:𝟯𝟬 𝗔𝗠
This league will last 6 to 7 weeks depending on the choice of format.
🔗 Register: https://playpass.com/go/AWnTDgR

08/20/2026

🗺️ Congratulations to our 2026 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 winner!
🧭 Thank you to all of our participants who explored the City parks this summer! We loved seeing so many completed passports and families getting outside.
🥾 𝗪𝗲'𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 with new park locations and prizes!

07/29/2026

🌳 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀!
At last night’s City Council meeting, outgoing Parks and Recreation Commissioners Austin Bittner and Loren Lown were recognized for their years of service on the Pleasant Hill Parks and Recreation Commission.
𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 – 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 (𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟵–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲)
Austin has been a strong advocate for parks and a valued community partner. During his service, he participated on playground selection committees, volunteered for tree plantings and park projects, and helped review important community concerns. Austin consistently brought thoughtful questions, a collaborative approach, and a genuine commitment to improving Pleasant Hill’s parks and recreation system.
𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝘄𝗻 – 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 (𝟭𝟵𝟵𝟴–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲)
Loren’s passion for conservation, woodland management, and habitat restoration has had a lasting impact on Pleasant Hill. During nearly three decades of service, he helped advance trail planning, land acquisition efforts, Bird Friendly Iowa initiatives, the establishment of Christie Lane Woodlands, and the City’s longstanding partnership with Polk County Conservation. His vision and dedication have helped shape the park system and natural areas our community enjoys today.
Please join us in recognizing and thanking Austin and Loren for their contributions to our community!

07/03/2026

⚠️ 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 – 𝗚𝗮𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹 ⚠️
𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 7/3 (11:45 AM): Please use caution on the Gay Lea Wilson Trail at Copper Creek Lake Park. Due to isolated flash flooding, portions of the trail at the northwest corner of the park are currently under water.
Please avoid flooded areas and use caution if traveling through the park. We will provide updates as conditions change.

07/02/2026

⚠️ 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 7/2 (7:45 PM): Power at Doanes Park has been restored and the splash pad will be operational beginning Friday, July 3 at 9 AM.

07/01/2026

⚽️ Fall Soccer Registration is Still OPEN! ⚽️

Don’t wait registration will be closing soon! Be sure to reserve your player’s spot before it’s too late.

🖊️ Link in the comments.

Join us for another fun season of learning, teamwork, and making memories on the field!

Register today and we’ll see you this fall! 🍂⚽️

06/14/2026

🦇 𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄? Bat Houses Help Support Healthier Parks!
You may have noticed bat houses in some of our parks, and more are on the way!
Bat houses provide safe roosting habitat for native bats, an important part of Iowa's ecosystem. These incredible nighttime flyers offer a variety of natural benefits to our parks and community.
𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁?
🦟 Natural Insect Control
A single bat can consume hundreds to thousands of flying insects in a night, including mosquitoes, moths, beetles, and other nuisance bugs. Bats are one of nature's most effective nighttime insect hunters.
🌸 Healthier Gardens & Landscapes
By helping reduce populations of insects that feed on plants, bats support healthier flowers, trees, gardens, and natural areas. Their presence is an important part of maintaining a balanced ecosystem.
🌎 Support Local Wildlife
Iowa is home to several native bat species that need safe places to rest and raise their young. Bat houses help provide habitat where natural roosting sites such as dead trees may be limited.
Next time you're at one of our parks around sunset, keep an eye on the sky and you might spot one of these amazing creatures at work!

Address

5160 Maple Drive
Pleasant Hill, IA
50327

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15152629368

Website

https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/116/Parks-Recreation

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