Iowa City Park amusement rides open Saturday

IOWA CITY - Iowa City Parks and Recreation opens the amusement rides in City Park on Saturday.

Park rides are open from 1 to 7 p.m. daily through Sunday, Aug. 20. After that, rides are open from 1-6 p.m. on weekends only through Sunday, Sept. 24.

Cost is $1 per ride or $8 for a 10-ride punch card.

In celebration of the 65th anniversary of the rides, several special events are planned throughout the summer. Here are some details:

- Memorial Day - On Monday, those who purchase a 10-ride pass get two rides at no additional cost.

- June 21 - In honor of the first day of summer, those who take a ride at City Park are to receive a free color-changing cup while supplies last.

- July 4 - Free rides all day in honor of the Fourth of July.

- July 21 - Old Fashioned Carnival from 5 to 7 p.m. Play carnival games and enjoy old fashioned snow cones and hot dogs served at the end of the evening. All participants receive one free ride.

- Aug. 14-18 - Lazy Dayz of Summer promotion. Swim at City Park pool from Aug. 14-18 and enjoy one free ride. Remember to pick up a ride card at the pool before you leave. Ride coupons are only valid during the week of the promotion, and are valid for one ride per person.

To learn more about the history of the City Park Rides, go to http://bit.ly/2rNHUEH.

For more information, contact Joyce Carroll at (319) 356-5100 or joyce-carroll@iowa-city.org.