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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.

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

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

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.

Saturday, March 19, 2011  1500 trout were released Saturday for Ottumwa fishermen.