Parks & Recreation

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The facilities within the Muscatine Parks and Recreation system host a multitude of events throughout the year. This schedule does change quite frequently as events are added, deleted and/or edited. Please check back often for updates!

Special Event Schedule (PDF)

Parks & Recreation Department

Functions

The Parks and Recreation Department oversees various area recreational facilities including:

 Parks & Recreation Department

Responsibilities

The Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for the following areas:

  1. Klimes, Richard 01

    Richard Klimes

    Parks & Recreation Director

  1. Gow, Nick

    Nick Gow

    Assistant Director Parks and Recreation

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    Blake Allington

    Program Supervisor

  1. Baker, Melissa

    Melissa Baker

    Park Maintenance Supervisor

  1. Parcher, Brett

    Brett Parcher

    Golf Course Supervisor

  1. Eagle, Jennifer

    Jennifer Eagle

    Office Coordinator

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    City offices closed Monday; refuse schedule updated

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    Council to hold back-to-back meetings February 3

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    Musco Sports Center memberships are now available

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