Welcome!

This is the official website for Council Bluffs Parks, Recreation, and Public Property! Click on the links at left for information about our various facilities and activities.

Our Mission:

Council Bluffs Parks, Recreation, and Public Property Department is dedicated to the enhancement and promotion of quality of life by satisfying and responding to the needs of the community by providing:

• Stewardship through the maintenance and preservation of natural resources, historic sites, and public facilities;

• Safe active/passive recreational opportunities for all;

• A learning environment; and,

• To serve the public by making Council Bluffs a better place to live.

Plant Some Shade Program 2009

Council Bluffs Parks & Recreation along with MidAmerican Energy, Iowa DNR, and the Pottowattamie Co. Conservation Board will be continuing this residential tree program. Trees will be available for $25 and include the Sugar Maple, Swamp White Oak, American Basswood, Blackgum, Redbud, or Serbian Spruce. Check out the press release, tree descriptions, and order form for more information.

Plant Some Shade 2009 Press Release

2009 Tree Descriptions

Plant Some Shade Tree Order Form

Weather from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

For up-to-the-minute weather forecasts.

RAGBRAI^® IS COMING!

Saturday, July 18, 2009

Mayor's Welcome

Dear RAGBRAI Riders and guests,
On behalf of Council Bluffs, I want to welcome you to our exciting community, the "starting town" for RAGBRAI XXXVII. You'll take home great memories of our city and The Mid-American Center area, The Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, Ribfest, and solid musical entertainment anchored by The Barenaked Ladies. The Mid-America Center area is the hub of RAGBRAI with restaurants, gaming, intriguing public art, comfortable camping, and all the amenities of a first class celebration, plus world-class ribbers will welcome you to the sixth annual Mid-America Center Ribfest. During your visit, I encourage you to experience our historic downtown, our trail and rail legacy, and our breathtaking vistas against the backdrop of the Loess Hills. Enjoy the distinctive Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge that links two states over the Missouri River and is a short ride away on our beautiful bike trails. Thus our theme: "The bridge has spoken welcome riders to Council Bluffs." I invite you to come early and come back, I'm sure you'll find us a welcoming community full of surprises. Enjoy!
Tom Hanafan, Mayor Council Bluffs, Iowa

Official RAGBRAI^® website

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