City of Monticello - IA Parks & Recreation

05/14/2026

Join us Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day) at 6:30 AM at BE Strong Fitness & Yoga for the Murph Challenge benefiting local veterans.

All fitness levels welcome because exercises can be modified!
$20 donation supports American Legion Post #209 & VFW Post #1683

Come challenge yourself, support a great cause, and honor those who served.

05/13/2026

Join Monticello Parks & Recreation for a fun swim/run biathlon on Sunday, June 28 at 6 PM! Participants will take on a 150m swim at the Monticello Aquatic Center followed by a 1.5 mile run at the Monticello School Track.

Divisions include:
Youth – 17 & under
Adult – 18–49
Masters – 50+

To register - click here - https://secure.rec1.com/IA/monticello-ia/catalog or stop by the Berndes Center to sign up! There is an option to order a t-shirt.

Challenge yourself, friends and family and kick off summer with a fun community event!

05/12/2026

Have a Story to Share?

We’re looking for stories that celebrate family traditions, local history, businesses, and memories that have shaped Monticello through the years.

Join us for an evening of storytelling on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 from 6:30–7:30 PM at the Monticello Heritage Center. Each storyteller will have five minutes to share a meaningful story that can be passed down from generation to generation.

Interested in participating?
Email: [email protected]
Call: 319-465-6640 ext. 2

Help us honor 250 years of America through the stories that connect us all.

05/12/2026

Summer is around the corner, and we have a couple of exciting programs to keep kids active! Spots are filling up, don't miss out! 😎

For more information or to register: https://secure.rec1.com/IA/monticello-ia/catalog

05/11/2026

We are excited to announce our next Can Play adapted sports program - Diamondball! 🥎

Register here: https://secure.rec1.com/IA/monticello-ia/catalog

05/08/2026

Berndes Center open gym hours this weekend:
- Saturday, May 9th: 8AM-6PM
- Sunday, May 10th: 8AM-12PM

05/08/2026

We are still looking for FOUR more volunteers to help with the concession stand TOMORROW.

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

05/07/2026

Volunteers NEEDED this SATURDAY.

We are in need of 5 more volunteers to help with concessions at this weekends baseball tournament!

8:30-12:00 (need 3)
10:00-1:00 (need 1 griller)
12:00-3:00 (need 1)

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!