Welcome to the West Union Parks and Recreation Web site. This site has been created to inform you of what programs we offer, the schedules of all the programs offered, and downloadable sign-up forms.

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Upcoming events

January

  • 8 Aquatic Center Applications are due in parks and Rec Office
  • 18 – Register for Spring Soccer
  • 9, 16, 23, 30 Indoor Tennis at West Union Elementary
  • Wednesdays – Men’s Basketball League at the NFV High School

February

  • Register for Baseball and Softball, Soccer
  • 6 Winterfest at Rotary Park
  • 6, 13, 20, 27 Indoor Tennis at West Union Elementary 9-11 A.M.
  • Wednesdays – Men’s Basketball League at the NFV High School

March

  • 5-7 – Lifeguard Class – Water Skills
  • 6, 13, 20, 27, Pickleball at West Union Elementary 9-11 A.M.
  • 13 – Lifeguard CPR Skills
  • Wednesdays – Men’s Basketball League
  • Iowa Parks and Recreation Conference held Virtually
  • 21 – Scheduling Meeting for Baseball and Softball at NFV High School Cafeteria

April

  • 3, 10 Pickleball at West Union Elementary
  • 19 Baseball/Softball Coaches Meeting
  • 23 Firemen’s Pancake Supper 5-8 p.m.

May

  • 31 Aquatic Center Opens for Season
  • High School 16 Team Tournament West Union Recreation Park

June

  • 7-18 Swimming Lessons
  • 21-July 2 Swimming Lessons
  • 21 Father’s Day – All Fathers swim free at Aquatic Center

July

  • 5-16 Swimming Lessons
  • 4 Aquatic Center closes at 5 p.m. for 4th of July Festivities
  • 4 Dodgeball, Pickleball, Adult Soccer at West Union Recreation Park
  • 15-26 Swimming Lessons
  • 13-18 Children’s Theatre – Beauty and the Beast

August

  • 8 Iowa Foundation for Parks and Recreation Golf Outing
  • 24 Soccer practice begins – Games on Saturdays

September

  • 6 Cardboard Regatta. Click here for rules and details. Click here for physics info and tips/techniques.
  • 6 Aquatic Center Closes for the season
  • 14,21,28 Flag Football
  • IPRA Fall Workshop in Burlington, IA
  • Soccer Games at Recreation Park on Saturdays

October

  • Mondays 5, 12, 19, 26, Flag Football
  • Wednesdays – Men’s Basketball League at NFV High School
  • Soccer Games at the Recreation Park Saturdays
  • Saturdays 10, 17,24, Pickleball at West Union Elementary
  • 27-29 National Recreation and Parks Congress in Orlando, FL
  • 9 Echo Valley Fun Run/Walk with Halloween Costumes 8 a.m.

November

  • Pickleball – Saturdays 6, 13, 20 at West Union Elementary – Cancelled due to no gym space. Will try later during the winter.
  • 11 Veteran’s Day
  • 25 Thanksgiving
  • Wednesdays – Men’s Basketball League

December

  • 25 Christmas
  • Wednesdays – Men’s Basketball League

City Parks

To reserve Lion’s, Rotary, Sunset, Clark Park, or the West Union Recreation Park, please contact the Park and Recreation Department. See the City Park page for details.