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Fireworks Ordinance

The use of consumer fireworks is permitted in the City of Council Bluffs on Friday, July 1, Saturday, July 2, and Sunday, July 3 and Monday, July 4 from noon until midnight.

Recreation On-The-Move

Recreation On-The-Move is a free drop-in program with fun, pop-up recreational programming throughout our parks. Activities are designed for kids to attend with friends, parents, or caregivers and will feature a different theme each week!

Hydrant Parties Begin June 14!

Old-fashioned summer fun! The Council Bluffs Fire Department hosts hydrant parties on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. throughout the summer at various locations.

Hydrant parties are made possible thanks to our partners. We'd like to g...

The Play Catch Event (A world record attempt!)

The City of Council Bluffs Parks and Recreation Department and The Play Catch Movement invite locals to Tom Hanafan River's Edge Park for a baseball-themed event with an attempt to break the world record for playing the largest game of catch! 

The...

Pools Update 2022 Season

We are still about a dozen lifeguards short of fully opening both pools. In an effort to provide opportunities for swimming at both locations, Pirate Cove and Katelman will be open on alternating weeks. Lifeguard recruitment efforts continue with the hope...

Goats at River's Edge

The City of Council Bluffs Parks and Recreation Department has hired a crew of four-legged seasonal employees to help clear unwanted vegetation along the riverfront.

On Monday, May 16, 2022, 55 goats reported to Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park for ...

Council Bluffs is a Bee City!

Bee City USA is an initiative of the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, a nonprofit organization based in Portland, Oregon. Bee City USA's mission is to galvanize communities to sustain pollinators by providing them with healthy habita...

Belles' Play Garden Grand Opening

Belles' Play Garden opens this summer at River's Edge Park in Council Bluffs! Grand Opening: Sunday, June 26, 2022.

Belles' Play Garden encompasses a 2,000-square-foot area near River's Edge Pavilion on the east side of ...

Dodge Riverside Golf Club is Open

Last month several potential projects for the metro’s urban core were announced, including a multi-modal bridge across the Missouri River, a streetcar, and the redevelopment of Dodge Riverside Golf Club in Council Bluffs. 

The Dodge Rive...

MidAmerican Energy Adventure Tower

Thanks to a $5 million contribution from MidAmerican Energy, a new riverfront amenity is coming soon to River’s Edge Park! Check out the MidAmerican Energy Adventure Tower designs here!

2022 Summer Fun Guide Sneak Peek!

With the vibrant colors and lively images of past events, the City’s Summer Fun Guide has us longing for a warm breeze and a frozen treat.

The Summer Fun Guide is being mailed to all City of Council Bluffs residents, additional copies will be ava...

Chipper's Party

The Council Bluffs Community Development Department invites the community to “Chipper’s Party,” an educational, family-oriented event to increase awareness about the City’s Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program. Chipp...

Parks and Rec 2022 Events Announcement

We are pleased to announce the 2022 Parks and Recreation Event Series! These events take place in multiple parks and neighborhoods throughout Council Bluffs. The variety of activities aims to engage residents of all ages.

2022 Hydrant Parties Announced

Mark your calendars for this year's hydrant parties! And keep an eye out for our 2022 Summer Fun Guide - hitting the mail soon!

Lead Hazard Reduction Grants

Grants are still available to remove lead paint in homes built before 1978. The program is available to eligible homeowners and renters and can give parents and caregivers peace of mind that their children are safe from lead poisoning at home.

COVID-19 Testing and Vaccines

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