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Cedar Rapids’ Rollin’ Recmobile begins summer schedule Monday
Van will bring recreation to 13 parks this summer
CEDAR RAPIDS — Mobile recreation is rolling back into town this summer starting Monday.
The Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department’s Rollin’ Recmobile will begin its summer schedule at 9:30 a.m. Monday, bringing recreation equipment, games and staff to lead activities at 13 parks each week this summer, according to a news release.
The van also has a Wi-Fi hot spot that park users can use during stops.
The Recmobile began in 2020 as a way to bring recreational programming close to neighborhoods to reduce transportation barriers. Youth can participate at no cost at any park, as many times per week as they like.
The van will provide expanded programs in parks this year because of relaxed COVID-19 mitigation measures. Activities will include kickball, spikeball, GaGa ball, an obstacle course, bounce house, karaoke, lawn bowling, dance events and contests. Staff will plan new activities each week.
The Recmobile will serve as a mobile Neighborhood Resource Center this year thanks to a $10,000 grant from the National League of Cities to provide equipment to boost engagement with city services. The grant will provide digital survey stations, chairs, outdoor misters and resources such as water bottles, flashlights and insulated grocery bags.
“We are excited to see outreach grow through the Rollin’ Recmobile,” Parks and Recreation Director Scott Hock said in a statement. “Maximizing the use of the van to connect with citizens of all ages is the ultimate goal.”
Partnering organizations also will join the Recmobile on specific days to provide information and additional activities. These groups include Boys and Girls Club, Girl Scouts, ISU Extension, Cedar Rapids Public Library, Iowa Legal Aid, Early Bird CR, St. Paul’s Church, Green Iowa, United We March Forward, Neighborhood Finance Corp., Linn County Elections, Waypoint, Freedom Festival and Jane Boyd.
The city of Cedar Rapids, Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, Cedar Rapids Kiwanis and the Cedar Rapids Parks Foundation support the Recmobile.
The van follows a consistent schedule. Schedule adjustments and activities will be announced through CRNewsNow.com alerts. Park stops will be postponed or canceled in case of storms or tornado watches.
Mondays:
9:30-11:30 a.m. — Redmond Park, 1545 Third Ave. SE
1:30-3:30 p.m. — Jacolyn Park, 198 Jacolyn Dr. NW
Tuesdays:
9:30-11:30 a.m. — Daniels Park, 940 Oakland Rd. NE
1:30-3:30 p.m. — Hayes Park, 1924 D St. SW
4:30-6:30 p.m. — Reed Park, 618 Seventh Ave. SW
Wednesdays:
9:30-11:30 a.m. — Delaney Park, 5150 20th Ave. SW
1:30-3:30 p.m. — Cedar Valley Park, 2250 Blakely Blvd. SE
4:30-6:30 p.m. — Cleveland Park, 1600 Eighth Ave. SW
Thursdays:
9:30-11:30 a.m. — Time Check Park, 1131 Fifth St. NW
1:30-3:30 p.m. — Greene Square, 400 Fourth Ave. SE
Fridays:
9:30-11:30 a.m. — Hidder Park, 1248 10th St. SE
1:30-3:30 p.m. — Bever Park, 2700 Bever Ave. SE
Saturdays:
10-11 a.m. — Kenwood Park, 900 35th St. NE
Noon-1 p.m. — Redmond Park, 1545 Third Ave. SE
2-3 p.m. — Cleveland Park, 1600 Eighth Ave. SW
Comments: (319) 398-8494; marissa.payne@thegazette.com
Aydenn Cheek, 6, races Cedar Rapids Police Officer Glenn Kieler in an obstacle course during a visit by the Rollin’ Recmobile at Redmond Park in Cedar Rapids on Monday, June 7, 2021. Aydenn is part of the St. Paul’s Kids summer camp, the first year that the St. Paul’s Early Learning Center has extended their programming to include summer camp for ages 3-10. The Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department started the summer schedule Monday morning and will visit parks citywide on a weekly rotation Monday thru Saturday with games, activities and recreation equipment. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
The Rollin’ Recmobile is parked at Redmond Park in Cedar Rapids on Monday, June 7, 2021. The Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department started the summer schedule Monday morning and will visit parks citywide on a weekly rotation Monday thru Saturday with games, activities and recreation equipment. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Children play in a bounce house during a stop by the Rollin’ Recmobile at Redmond Park in Cedar Rapids on Monday, June 7, 2021. The Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department started the summer schedule Monday morning and will visit parks citywide on a weekly rotation Monday thru Saturday with games, activities and recreation equipment. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Veronica Cruse, 6, emerges from the bounce house during a visit by the Rollin’ Recmobile at Redmond Park in Cedar Rapids on Monday, June 7, 2021. Veronica is part of the St. Paul’s Kids summer camp, the first year that the St. Paul’s Early Learning Center has extended their programming to include summer camp for ages 3-10. The Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department started the summer schedule Monday morning and will visit parks citywide on a weekly rotation Monday thru Saturday with games, activities and recreation equipment. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Image of the Rollin' Recmobile courtesy of the city of Cedar Rapids
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