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09/05/2026
🏃 Sponsor Spotlight: Great River Health!We’re so excited to have Great River Health joining us as a sponsor for the 2026...
09/04/2026

🏃 Sponsor Spotlight: Great River Health!

We’re so excited to have Great River Health joining us as a sponsor for the 2026 Great River Bridge Race! 🎉

Their support helps make this community event possible and helps us continue putting the proceeds toward the North Hill Park playground replacement.

From getting people moving to supporting a healthier community, Great River Health is a great fit for the Bridge Race, and we’re so grateful to have them along for the run! 💙

Thank you, Great River Health, for supporting the 2026 Great River Bridge Race!

It's not too late to register!
https://runsignup.com/Race/IA/Burlington/GreatRiverBridgeRace

09/02/2026
When we hear “pool,” it’s easy to picture the pool itself. But a public aquatic facility involves much more than the wat...
09/01/2026

When we hear “pool,” it’s easy to picture the pool itself. But a public aquatic facility involves much more than the water and pool basin.

Construction can include pool and filtration systems, plumbing and mechanical infrastructure, bathhouse and restroom facilities, accessibility features, site improvements, utilities, engineering, permitting and more.

Public aquatic facilities also have specific health, safety and accessibility requirements to consider.

And, like other construction projects, costs are affected by current labor and material prices.

We’re sharing this information to help give our community a better understanding of what goes into planning and building a public aquatic facility. There’s a lot more to it than meets the eye! 👀💦

Have a question about the pool project? We’d be happy to help answer it. Feel free to reach out to us directly with any questions you may have.

🌱 What’s going on at Mosquito Park?Don’t worry, the crabapples are staying! We’re simply giving the planting beds undern...
08/31/2026

🌱 What’s going on at Mosquito Park?

Don’t worry, the crabapples are staying! We’re simply giving the planting beds underneath them a refresh.

The current landscaping has been here for more than 10 years, and our Parks team has designed a new look featuring colorful plants, interesting textures, and a beautiful sea of Switchgrass below the overlook.

Over the next few weeks, you may notice plants being moved to our nursery at Crapo Park to be reused in future projects.

Things may look a little different for a while, but beautiful things are on the way! 🌿

Have you shared your thoughts on the future of Burlington’s pool?If you haven’t taken our Pool Concept Survey yet, there...
08/28/2026

Have you shared your thoughts on the future of Burlington’s pool?

If you haven’t taken our Pool Concept Survey yet, there’s still time to make your voice heard. The survey is an opportunity to share what you’d like to see in a future pool facility and help inform the conversation about the project.

Your feedback matters. Take the survey today and share your thoughts!

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ifA10UYNUD

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: RIVER RIDGE DENTAL CARE 🦷🏃A big thank you to River Ridge Dental Care - Dr. Nathan Heubner for suppor...
08/28/2026

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: RIVER RIDGE DENTAL CARE 🦷🏃

A big thank you to River Ridge Dental Care - Dr. Nathan Heubner for supporting the 2026 Great River Bridge Race!

We’re grateful for local businesses like River Ridge Dental Care that help make community events like this possible. Their support helps us continue Running for Our Parks and make a lasting impact right here in Burlington. 🌳

Join us Saturday, September 19, for the Great River Bridge Race! Choose from the 5K, 10K or 1.5-mile Bridge Walk and make a day of it on the bridge. All 2026 race proceeds will support the North Hill Park playground project.

Thanks, River Ridge Dental Care, for being part of the race!

🏗️ A little Perkins Park progress!The new shelter house by the pickleball courts is starting to take shape, and now it h...
08/27/2026

🏗️ A little Perkins Park progress!

The new shelter house by the pickleball courts is starting to take shape, and now it has the start of a roof! 👀

This project is adding a new space for the community to gather, relax and enjoy Perkins Park. We know changes in our parks can bring different perspectives, and we appreciate everyone who cares about how our parks grow and serve the community.

Still a little work to go, but it’s coming together!

👕 The 2026 Great River Bridge Race shirt is here! 🌉🏃We can’t wait to see this design out on the bridge on Saturday, Sept...
08/27/2026

👕 The 2026 Great River Bridge Race shirt is here! 🌉🏃

We can’t wait to see this design out on the bridge on Saturday, September 19!

Want one? Make sure you’re registered by September 2 to guarantee a shirt with your registration.

Register today and come run, walk, and support our parks! 🌳

https://runsignup.com/Race/IA/Burlington/GreatRiverBridgeRace

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