Parks & Recreation

IPR News

Annual Adult Cornhole Tournament

Returning for its third year is our Adult Cornhole Tournament! This event, sponsored by KR Forestry will take place on 5/2 at 6pm at Steele St. Hall. Teams can pre-register or register day of. Team registration fee is $50. See below for full program details.

Spring Sports- Soccer and Tumbling

IPR Spring Soccer, sponsored by Ventra, encompasses players from all skill levels from ages 4 to 13. The program is $60 or less per participant and requires no travel outside of Ionia. IPR Tumbling, sponsored by M1 encompasses kids from all skill levels from ages 18mo to 9y. The program is co-ed and is $80 for 8 weeks. Registration is NOW OPEN! See below for full program details.

Summer Programming Registration Open

Tee Ball, sponsored by Meijer, is our introduction to baseball/softball program for beginners. This program is co-ed and serves ages 3-6. Also opening is our intermediate flag football program Thursday Night Lights, sponsored by Ventra. This program is co-ed for grades 3rd-6th. See below for both program's full details.

Best in Snow: Snowman Contest

We have received all of your delightful submissions. Check back in next week as we process the results!

Heidi & James Purkey Memorial Youth Scholarship Program

We understand that sometimes money can be tight, especially when raising kids. It is our department's firm belief that every youth participant should be able to recreate regardless of family financial conditions. We've teamed up with Purks Inc. to provide an expanded scholarship program that allows more families to meet the guidelines. For more information on Heidi, James, their memorial scholarship and qualifications, please review the Heidi & James Purkey Memorial Youth Scholarship Application / Information (PDF).

Rent the Ionia Armory Community Center For Your Special Event!

Whether it's a conference, party, meeting, or class, we can help. We have three rooms available at the Ionia Armory Community Center that you can rent for any event. Alcohol is allowed with a permit and liability insurance rider. The center is equipped with special needs accessibility ramps and an elevator. The Armory Community Center is a non-smoking facility.

Rooms Available at Armory:

Gymnasium is ideal for receptions and it seats 250 people. Tables and chairs are available. The Lions Room accommodates 20 people and can be used as conference-style seating or a smaller group party. The American Bumper Room accommodates 30 people and can be used as conference-style seating or a smaller group party. Now available is the M1 Tumbling Center. This room is your perfect for kids birthday parties! Call to inquire about any of the rooms and their availability.

Adult & Youth Recreation Programs

*Please be sure read the associated program flyer in its entirety to locate important dates for participant packet pickup. Your coach may not contact you before the first practice.