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Parks
& Recreation
The City of Walcott
has
four parks for the
enjoyment of the
general public.
Walcott hosted the Iowa Area
fast pitch tournament for the 24th consecutive year in 2008. For further information, call Larry Koberg at
563.284.6796.
Victory Park -
Located on the corner of
East James Street and North Henry Street. Some
of the amenities include a basketball court, a softball/baseball diamond,
newly installed playground equipment, shuffleboard court and restrooms. There are also two picnic shelters available
for company picnics, family gatherings, birthday parties, or any special
occasion.
Wescott Park –
Located on the corner of
West James Street and North Parker Street.
Some of the amenities include a softball/baseball diamond, playground
equipment, restrooms and two picnic shelters.
Welcome Park –
Located
on North Main Street and Cedar Lane Drive.
This is a welcome center for the City with a brick paved memorial
sidewalk. The Ed Brus Community Gazebo is located here and is a perfect
spot for wedding and family pictures! Perennial gardens
are throughout the park.
Watertower Park - Located at the corner of South Main Street and Memorial
Road. There is playground equipment,
soccer field and a portable toilet facility available.
Control of Pets.
Per the Walcott Code of Ordinances, it is
unlawful for any pets to be on park property. These provisions shall not
apply to service animals used by persons with disabilities such as a seeing eye
dog.
ACTIVITIES
The
Walcott Softball Organization hosted two fastpitch softball
tournaments in 2008. The Memorial Day Weekend Tournament
was held May 23-25 and the Iowa Area
International Softball Congress Men's Fastpitch Tournament was June
20-28.
Throughout the summer, Little League and the Tri County
Men’s Fastpitch Softball League utilize Victory and Wescott Parks.
Games can usually be found at both parks most nights throughout the week.
The City of Walcott sponsored two summer youth
activities this year. The Summer Recreation Program
was from June 16th - July 25th. The program was held on Mondays,
Wednesday, and Fridays from 9 a.m. - noon and was open to ages 5 - 12.
The
Summer Tennis Lesson Program was offered to ages 7 - 15 at the Wescott Park tennis courts. This program was held on Tuesday
and Thursday mornings from June 10 - July 3. Contact City Hall
at 563.284.6571 ext. 10 for further information.
Tournament Application - PDF
File
WALCOTT
WESCOTT AND VICTORY PARK SHELTER RESERVATION POLICY
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