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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  There will be multiple trailheads in Memorial Park on both the Elm Street side and Jefferson Street side, so riders will be able to start at a few different places in the park. Signage is posted directing bikers to an easy, intermediate or more difficult biking course.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Job Corps students took to Ottumwa's parks Friday to pick up trash and litter.

Saturday, March 30, 2013  Ottumwa has some new residents. Over two-thousand rainbow trout were released around eleven am.

Monday, March 25, 2013  3rd annual Fishing Derby will be held at the Ottumwa Campground Pond

Thursday, December 13, 2012  The Tree Reforestation Committee formed to help plant more trees in Ottumwa especially for residents that lost trees in the streets and sewer project.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  The Ottumwa Parks and Recreation Department wants to let the community know that the playground equipment at greater Ottumwa Park is in the process of being repaired.

Friday, October 19, 2012  The City of Ottumwa is putting rumors to rest concerning snakes being found in the indoor pool at the Beach Ottumwa.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  In the future, you are going to be able to walk, run and bike ride on a brand new trail system that will run throughout the park.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  The children's play area is one of the newest attractions at The Beach Ottumwa, but another one could be on the way.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  The Beach Ottumwa opened its doors this Memorial Day weekend.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  Registartion now open for Kids Summer Recreation Program in Ottumwa

Thursday, May 17, 2012  The new attraction would cost nearly two million dollars

Monday, May 14, 2012  The Ottumwa City Parks Department has several improvement projects in two city parks that they hope to complete in the next few months.

Saturday, March 24, 2012  Hundreds of fisherman of all ages gathered at Greater Ottumwa Park Saturday morning for the 2nd annual trout release.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012  Over 2,000 trout will be dumped into the pond in Greater Ottumwa Park for the second annual Trout Derby this Saturday.