Ahrens Park

09/09/2026

Adjusting to that school-year schedule can be a whirlwind for parents and kids alike. If the little ones are coming home from school with a mountain of bottled-up energy, bring them out to Ahrens Park to run it out on the playgrounds! Let them climb, slide, and burn off that after-school energy while you take a peaceful loop on the walking path. Baby dolls optional 👶🏻

09/05/2026

09/03/2026

Spotted at Ahrens Park! 🦋🌾

Our human visitors aren't the only ones enjoying the park this summer. The flowers around the grounds are in full bloom, and the local wildlife is loving it!

We love seeing the park through your eyes. Have you taken any beautiful nature, family, or pet photos at the park lately? Drop them in the comments below! We'd love to feature some of your community snapshots in our upcoming posts. 📸👇

08/27/2026

🚨 Final call: our online t-shirt store closes forever this Friday! 🚨

If you’ve been on the fence about grabbing one of our official t-shirts, this is your last chance! Our online store is closing for good on Friday, August 28 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Don't miss out on owning a piece of our story while supporting the spaces you love.

🛒 Order now at https://ahrenspark.itemorder.com/shop/home [link in bio on Insta]

Not only do these shirts feature an amazing custom graphic and ultra-soft material you'll want to wear every day, but every single purchase directly supports a bigger mission. All proceeds go directly toward keeping our paths, playgrounds, gardens, and community spaces beautiful, safe, and completely free for everyone to enjoy.

Thank you for helping us to leave it better than we found it! 🌲✨

08/20/2026

Exciting progress at the new elementary school site! 🏗️🐯 Foundations are taking shape, site work is moving forward, and the next phase of construction is just around the corner.

Check out the latest drone footage and watch the future take shape!

August 11, 2026 It is exciting to see the progress continuing at the site of our new elementary school. The latest drone footage gives us a great look at how much the site is beginning to take shape. Work continues on foundations and

08/20/2026

Our annual fundraiser t-shirts are BACK IN STOCK in our online store for a limited time. These commemorative t-shirts are the perfect way to wear your park pride and contribute directly to the park’s growth. Available from XS Youth to 4XL Adults in the Comfort Colors brand, making them comfortable and stylish.

Buy them here 👉 https://ahrenspark.itemorder.com/shop/home/

08/19/2026

Kites Over Grinnell September 26th at the Ahrens Park south ball diamonds sponsored by the Grinnell Rotary Club.

08/18/2026

Let’s come together as a community and honor the legacy of Claude W. Ahrens with an act of kindness, service, or care today. Every little act makes a difference! ❤️💙

08/14/2026

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! So many of you asked where to buy our commemorative edition t-shirts, so we've re-opened the store! For a limited time only, our $30 t-shirts from XS Youth to 4XL Adult can be proudly worn by almost everyone, creating a perfect opportunity to twin with grandma 🥹🥰

👉 Get yours before they're gone (again!) at https://ahrenspark.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Why purchase t-shirts? Aside from the cool graphic and soft material, proceeds from purchases help to keep our trails, playgrounds, gardens, and community spaces beautiful, safe, and free for everyone to enjoy. Buy a t-shirt = leave it better than you found it!