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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.

Friday, October 26, 2012  The Iowa Department of Natural Resources came to Greater Ottumwa Park Friday to stock 1700 Rainbow Trout.

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.

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.

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

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