The Leisure Services Department will be closed on Monday, May 27th, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
Our office will re-open on Tuesday, May 28th at 8:00 a.m.
Have a safe holiday weekend.
Don't forget to purchase your 2013 season swim pass(es) at the Leisure Services Department. Please see below for additional information regarding the passes and pool opening date.
If you are unable to come into the office during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., please visit our website at www.cityofdubuque.org/recreation and select Aquatics & Pools. Season swim pass forms may be found online by... Read on...
The Flora Park and Nicholas J. Sutton Swimming Pools will be open for public swimming beginning on Saturday, May 25th (weather permitting). Memorial Day weekend pool hours are from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. See below for our 2013 pool operating hours.
Beginning on Tuesday, May 28th, pool operating hours are as follows:
FLORA PARK SWIMMING POOL:
Sunday through Thursday from 1:00 to 5:00 and 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.Friday and Saturday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. (CLOSED FOR... Read on...
Please see the special community event listed below.
Marshallese Constitutional Day will be held at the Prescott School playground area located at 1151 White Street on Saturday, May 25th.
The Constitution of the Marshall Islands entered into force on May 1, 1979. Join... Read on...
Adult lap swim and water walking will begin at the Flora Park and Nicholas J. Sutton Swimming Pools on Tuesday, May 28th. See below for hours:
ADULT LAP SWIM AND WATER WALKING AT FLORA PARK SWIMMING POOL:
Daily, 12:00 noon to 12:55 p.m.Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 12:55 p.m.** Monday thru Friday, 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. (middle school age youth allowed... Read on...
Annual Pet Park tags are on sale and are valid through April 30th, 2014.
You can purchase your annual Pet Park tag(s) at the Leisure Services Department at 2200 Bunker Hill Road, City Hall-Finance Department at 50 West 11th, or print the permit form from our website at www.cityofdubuque... Read on...
The Leisure Services Summer 2013 brochures and Neighborhood Recreation Programs are available and registration is in process.
Our Summer 2013 brochure can be viewed online (and you can register online) at www.cityofdubuque.org/recreation and click on the Register Now button.
Our Summer 2013 Neighborhood Recreation Programs registration is in... Read on...
If you're planning a vacation and want to save $$$, you can purchase tickets at the Leisure Services Department. Please see below.
As of May 22nd, we have the following tickets for sale:
Lost Island Water Park (Waterloo, IA)Milwaukee County Zoo (Milwaukee, WI) Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park (Wisconsin Dells, WI)Pirate's Cove Adventure... Read on...
The Jule is again offering FREE bus transportation to students (K-12) to any regular stop on the bus route including any Leisure Services Department, Recreation Division and Carnegie-Stout Public Library activities.
After May 20th, parents can pick up ride bracelets at the Leisure Services Department or at the Transit Office located at 2401 Central Avenue. Students with a student school ID can also ride the Jule free throughout the... Read on...
The Bunker Hill Golf Course is offering a Lunch Special Green Fee Rate. See below for details.
Golfers can play 4 holes of golf for $5 and cart rental is $5, Monday through Thursday, 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Tee times cannot be reserved for this Lunch Special.
For further information, please contact the Pro... Read on...
Registration for our summer golf programs is in process. Please see below for additional information.
The Leisure Services Department offers the following golf programs for youth:
- Kids Introduction to Golf (age 7-9)- Youth Golf Lessons (age 10-11; 12 and older)- Teen Golf League (age 10 and older)
For further... Read on...
Registration for our summer playground programs is in process. Please see below for additional information. For a listing of playground program sites, please contact the Leisure Services Department at 563-589-4263.
TOT LOT PLAYGROUND. The Tot Lot playground program offers a variety of activities for girls and boys between the ages of 3 through 5. (Child must be age 3 before the program begins and toilet trained to register.) Trained... Read on...
Registration for our summer tennis programs is in process. Please see below for additional information.
The Leisure Services Department offers the following tennis programs:
- Quick Start Tennis (age 5 and 6)- Youth Summer Evening Lessons (age 7 and older)- Tennis Camp and Swim (age 7-13)- Tennis League (age... Read on...
The Summer 2013 brochures are available and registration is in process. You can view our brochure online (and you can register online) at www.cityofdubuque.org/recreation and click on the Register Now button.
See below for Special Water Classes offered through Leisure Services:
GUARD START. Are you 11 through 14 years old? Would you like to become a lifeguard, but you are too young? The Guard Start program is the answer,... Read on...
See below for classes offered in cooperation with Fever River Outfitters Company.
SEA KAYAK CLASS. Learn the basics of sea kayaking from two certified ACA instructors. Class includes basic paddling strokes, self and assisted rescues, wet exits and entries. Please bring your own boat and PFD or borrow... Read on...
Play ball...
Don't forget to register for our girls' softball and boys' baseball programs. Please see below for additional information.
GIRLS' SOFTBALL AT VETERANS' MEMORIAL PARK. The girls' softball program is designed to accommodate players based upon both age and skill level. The program teaches the sport of softball and provides the... Read on...
For parents and their children, age 6 and younger. See below for more information.
Enjoy private time with your children BEFORE the pool opens to the public. Every weekday beginning on Tuesday, May 28th, the water playground will open from 12:00 noon to 12:55 p.m. (Children must be accompanied by... Read on...
Please see the information below that will get you ready to participate in the 2013 Iron Kids Triathlon on Saturday, August 3rd.
ASPIRING ATHLETES. Join the partnership of the Leisure Services Aquatic Staff, Mississippi Valley Running Association, Free Flight and the Dubuque Tri Club as they create a series of training events to assist you with... Read on...
Following the final day of public swimming, the family dog is invited to take a dip at Flora and/or Sutton Swimming Pools. (Final day for swimming at Sutton Pool is August 11th; final day for swimming at Flora Pool is August 18th.) See below:
The 2013 Doggie Dip at Sutton Pool is scheduled for Monday, August 12th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The 2013 Doggie Dip at Flora Pool is scheduled for Monday, August 19th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The $5 admission fee per... Read on...
See information below regarding our Fall / Winter Adult Athletic Leagues for the 2013-2014 season.
2013 FALL SOFTBALL LEAGUES. Men's, women's and mixed leagues will be offered twice a week, Monday through Thursday evenings tentatively beginning the week of August 12th; seven games guaranteed. Registration... Read on...
Please see the list below of our City-wide Special Events for the 2013 season. Events are free unless otherwise indicated.
May 25th Marshallese Constitutional Day at Prescott School playground area, 1151 White Street.
June 9th Concert in Jackson Park. River Glen will perform from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A light meal and beverages will be... Read on...
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Within the Leisure Services Department, you may select to receive information regarding our Adult Athletic Programs... Read on...
Schedule your employee outing, youth group activity OR birthday party at the Flora or Sutton swimming pools this upcoming summer. You may also reserve your pool party dates twenty-three (23) months in advance - for the months of June and July only.
Rentals include swimming areas, water slides, fountains, water playgrounds, water volleyball and basketball equipment, and lifeguard staff.
Flora Pool is available for rental on Friday and Saturday evenings from 7:00-9... Read on...
The Leisure Services Department announces you can reserve your pavilions online at www.cityofdubuque.org/parks and click on the Reserve a Park Pavilion button.
This web page allows you to View Activities and/or select Park Pavilion to view the pavilion facilities and park location maps, check on pavilion availability and process your reservation per MasterCard or Visa... Read on...
The Leisure Services Department provides an after-school sports program to fourth and fifth grade students conducted at a number of Dubuque public elementary schools.
FLAG FOOTBALL and VOLLEYBALL will be offered in the fall of 2013, BASKETBALL will be offered in the winter of 2014, and TRACK will be offered in the spring of 2014.
For more information, please contact the Leisure... Read on...
Please see the special event listed below.
Concert in Jackson Park.
Please see the special events listed below.
Skate-Dance at Skate Country from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. A fee will be charged for entry.
Movie in Comiskey Park, Madagascar 3 (shown at sundown, 8:45 pm).
Sidewalk chalk art at Allison-Henderson Park. Children ages 3 through 14, plus a family division, are invited to decorate a sidewalk square. Registration 6:00 p.m., with event following.
Frisbee disc contest at... Read on...
Juneteenth celebration, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Comiskey Park.
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom... Read on...
Please see the special event listed below:
Water carnival at Sutton Pool. A variety of races for ages 5 through 14. Events begin at 6:30 p.m.
City-wide dodge ball tourney at Allison-Henderson Park, for ages 8 through 14. Tourney begins at 6:30 p.m. Sign up at your neighborhood playground to participate.
Big Wheel 500 (big wheels and similar riding toys) at... Read on...
The Recreation Division, along with the DNR, Dubuque County Conservation Society, The Bait Shack and Theisen’s, will be co-sponsoring a Kids' Fishing Clinic and Derby at Miller Riverview Park, for ages 5 through 14. ... Read on...
Independence Day kids’ parade at Comiskey Park playground. Preparations begin at 9:30 a.m. with parade following.
Movie in Comiskey Park, Despicable Me (shown at sundown, 8:45 pm).
Tot Olympics at Allison-Henderson Park, for Tot Lot (ages 3 through 5). Registration 6:00 p.m., with event following.
Water carnival at Flora Pool. A variety of races for ages 5 through 14. Events begin at 6:30 p.m.
City-wide playground carnival at Allison-Henderson Park from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Fun-filled evening for all ages. A variety of booths, refreshments and drawings for prizes throughout the evening. A minimum fee will be... Read on...
City-wide amateur night, at Allison-Henderson Park, upper patio. Registration begins at 6:15 p.m. and show begins at 6:30 p.m. Bring your blanket, talent and join the fun.
Iron Kids Triathlon, at Sutton Pool. This event is for children ages 6 through 15 demonstrating their fitness by swimming, biking and running. Register online at www.ironkids.com. A fee will be charged.
Movie in Comiskey Park, Lorax (shown at sundown, 8:30 pm).