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Pella Parks Memorial Program
The Pella Parks Department maintains 20 parks and recreation areas totaling nearly 170 acres. As the Parks system grows, there are needs for tree plantings and park benches. Some of the parks need trees for shade and to give them little character. Some need benches for patrons to relax and enjoy the park. The park benches that will be used will be the same style that is currently in our parks. You can enhance the city parks by donating to the Pella Parks Memorial Program. A memorial tree or park bench can be purchased for many occasions: in memory of someone who has passed away, in honor of a dedicated service member, to celebrate a birthday, a graduation, retirement or other occasion.
Acknowledgement will be sent to those who donate to the program in the form of a certificate and a 5 X 7 photograph. The City of Pella is not held responsible for tree damage. The Parks Department staff or local nursery will plant the memorial tree in the spring or fall depending on the weather and tree species availability. The tree maintenance will be the responsibility of the Parks Department. Park benches will be placed in City Parks by Parks Department staff.
Tree diameter will be a minimum of 1” and the recommended donation is a minimum of $200.
Recommended donation for a park bench is $700, which includes the bench, memorial plaque and concrete platform.
Additional questions about the memorial tree program should be directed to the Pella Parks Department at 628-4299.
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Geocaching
Geocaching is an entertaining adventure game for gps users. Participating in a cache hunt is a good way to take advantage of the wonderful features and capability of a gps unit. The basic idea is to have individuals and organizations set up caches all over the world and share the locations of these caches on the internet. GPS users can then use the location coordinates to find the caches. Once found, a cache may provide the visitor with a wide variety of rewards. All the visitor is asked to do is if they get something they should try to leave something for the cache.
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General Information
The Community Services Department maintains 17 diverse parks for the City of Pella. Shelters in various Parks may be reserved for picnics during the months of May through September by calling the Community Services Office at 628-4571. Reservation fee: $25.00. Time frames are 10:00 am to 3 pm and 4:00 to 9:00 pm. Call to see if your favorite park is available. Click Here for Park Rules
Big Rock Park
Pete and Lucille Kuyper donated this 83-acre park of native timber to the City of Pella in 1958. Located in the northwest corner of the city at the end of Big Rock Road, it has remained in its natural state as much as possible. Information signs guide you through the maze of trails to get you to the Big Rock itself. Wildlife abounds throughout the park. Many walkers, joggers and cross country skiers take advantage of the park's solitude.
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Brinkhoff Park
Named after an early park enthusiast, this park
serves as a welcome park on the west edge of Pella on Washington Street. Many flower
beds, a small windmill and picnic tables greet those entering Pella from the west.
Brook Circle Park
Located one mile southwest of Pella of of Idaho
drive, this park can be found in a quiet neighborhood setting. A shelter house with
picnic tables, play equipment and hardwood trees make up this park.
Caldwell Park
Caldwell Park is located in the southeastern part of Pella between University and Huber Streets. This 15-acre park includes the following facilities that are used by the public and Community Services Department sponsored programs: one lighted softball field, one lighted baseball/softball field, two lighted basketball courts, one lighted sand volleyball court, playground equipment, picnic tables and grills, a lighted shelter house with public restrooms and picnic tables, green space for soccer or frisbee games, a small pond that is lighted in the winter for ice skating, plenty of parking, eight lighted tennis courts, and a lighted skate park.
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Central Park
Surrounded by the central business district, this park is the heart of the community. Its many tulip beds, flowering trees, cannon, Tulip Tower, 1900's fountain, Civil War statue, sundial and windmill can be viewed by taking a leisurely stroll along the park's extensive sidewalk system lined with 19th century benches and lamp posts. The windmill also serves as an information center April through October.
A city-sponsored band performs a concert behind the Tulip Tower on Thursday evenings in June and July.
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Kiwanis Park
Kiwanis Park includes playground equipment (new in 2006), a lighted shelter house with picnic tables, basketball court and drinking fountain. There is open green space with a backstop for a pickup game of baseball or softball.
There are also four fenced tennis courts. These courts are used by Pella Christian High School for their physical education classes and tennis teams for both practice and home matches. Schedules are available from Pella Christian High School for public use.
The Community Services Department, with equipment and facility needs provided by the Kiwanis Club, maintains this 3.75-acre park. The park is located 1/2 block south of Maple Street off Orchard Street.
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Klokkenspel (glockenspiel)
The Klokkenspel was the dream of the local visionary industrialist, H. Stuart Kuyper and stands as a memorial to him. Characters from Pella's history can be viewed from Franklin Street and on the courtyard side. Performances are held daily at 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. At Christmas time the characters change to portray the legendary Dutch Sinterklaas. In the old world courtyard are flower beds, stone benches and arched niches filled with Dutch tile scenes. All this can be experienced by walking a half block east on Franklin Street from Central Park's windmill.
Lions Park
Located 1 1/2 miles southwest of Pella of of Idaho drive in the Bos Landen Development. Picnic tables, play equipment, hardwood trees and a big open space make up this park.
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Rotary Park
Rotary Park includes a baseball field,a shelter house with picnic tables, playground equipment (new in 2006), a basketball court and a drinking fountain.
This 2-acre park is co-sponsored by the Rotary Club and Community Services Department. The Rotary Club provides for the equipment and facility needs and the Community Services Department provides the maintenance. The park is located at the intersection of Columbus and East Third.
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Soccer Complex
Located on thirty (30) acres 1 1/2 miles south of Pella off Neil Drive. The Soccer Complex is the result of generous donations by local foundations and individuals as well as hard work by a dedicated group of soccer enthusiasts that formed a committee to overss the fund-raising and construction of the project. Teams from Pella Christian High School, Pella Christian Middle School, Pella Community High School, Pella Club Soccer and the Community Services Department share the complex. The Community Services Department is responsible for the maintenance and scheduling of the facility.
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South Park
South Park is located in south Pella at the corner of Main and Oskaloosa Streets. Recently renovated by private donations, 57 hardwood and flowering trees were planted. A new playground and shelter house were added giving the park a total of two shelter houses. No reservation are needed for the shelters.
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Sunken Gardens Park
Located two blocks north of the square on Main Street, this park derives its name from the main focal point, a sunken pond in the shape of a wooden shoe. A wide variety of formal tulip beds, trees, a windmill, turn of the century benches and light poles are showcased in the rest of the park. This park is a year around tourist attraction especially in the spring with its 15,000 plus tulips are in bloom. Ice skating is enjoyed by many during the winter months.
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Volksweg Trailhead Park
Located at West 5th and University
(Water Treatment Plant), this park is a starting point for use of the bicycle trail.
Eight parking spaces, three picnic tables, trees and a directional sign make this
park a perfect starting and ending spot for the entire family's bicycle outing.
West Market Park
Platted into the original plan of Pella and located
two blocks west of the square on Franklin Street, this park is a major gathering
place for family reunions and picnics. This park was originally designated as a market
center for area farmers to sell their produce - thus the name West Market. Amongst
the mature trees and expansive open space you will find three shelter houses, picnic
tables, restroom facilities and a butterfly garden.
Probably the park's biggest attraction is a large
wooden playground that accommodates all age groups. After being designed by the town's
children, it was built by community volunteers in just five days in 1992.
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