Cross Country Ski Trails

Marion Parks and Recreation will be offering cross country ski trails in select locations throughout the parks system.  Parks staff will begin grooming trails when there is a minimum of 4 inches of snow that is not too wet or heavy.  Trails will be maintained with a ski path groomer that will offer a track for skiers. The trail will be made double wide to allow for the addition of a groomed bike trail parallel to the ski track.  Signage will be used to encourage other trail users to stay off the groomed portion of the trail to preserve the condition for skiers and bikers.

Lowe Park East Trail 1.0 miles

Lowe Park West Trail 0.6 miles

Lininger Park 0.3 miles

Prairie Hill Playground Construction

Prairie Hill Park Master Plan Prairie Hill Park will be located at the corner of 29th Avenue and 50th Street, utilizing an existing water station on site. The planning for this park was part of a 2020 Neighborhood Park Master Plan.

The park will feature a 28-stall parking lot, a playground with structures for multiple ages, a pavilion, basketball court, baseball field and an inner loop trail. It is expected to open in the spring of 2023.

         

 

Pickleball Courts at Hanna Park

Three painted courts at Hanna on the basketball court.  This is a shared multi-use space, please be respectful of other park/facility users.

1. Equipment:  portable nets are located in the attached storage unit on the SE corner of the mini-pitch next to the pickleball courts.  

2. Call our office 319-447-3590 to get the combination. Please treat all equipment with care while using just as it is your own. Users are responsible for set-up and tear-down of the equipment.  

3. Users are responsible for disassembling the portable nets and returning them to the storage area. Remember to secure them by placing the padlock back on the unit and scrambling the dial on the lock.  

Soccer Mini-Pitch at Hanna Park

Marion was selected as one of 10 sites in Iowa to receive a soccer mini-pitch as part of a unique $1 million statewide effort between Pro Iowa, Kick It Forward and Musco Lighting to design and construct 10 mini-pitches in seven Iowa cities and expand soccer interest across the state.

“These mini-pitches offer the opportunity to rejuvenate abandoned courts or areas with limited space, creating a fun and active place that makes the game of soccer accessible to communities across our state,” said Pro Iowa’s Kyle Davy.

To operate the lights:

1. Find the panel located next to the center sidewalk
2. Push the red button on the panel
3. Lights are operational from sunset until 10:15 p.m.

Marion Pool Outdoor Aquatic Center Feasibility Study

View the final report for the Marion Pool Feasibility Study