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  1. Terra Park

    Terra Park

    Terra Park is a 200-acre park with an eight-acre fishing lake.

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    Johnston Town Center

    Located in the heart of Johnston, this green space is located at 6245 Merle Hay Road.

  3. Johnston Public Library with the bushes blooming in the background and blue sky.

    The Johnston Public Library provides many programs and activities for families to enjoy.

  4. View of water features at the Town Center splash pad.

    Johnston Town Center

    The Town Center is located in the heart of our community. Come enjoy the splash pad in the summer and the ice rink in the winter.

  5. View of blue sky with a pergola in the foreground for residents to enjoy.
  6. View of the Johnston trail as the sun is setting in the background.

    Johnston Trails

    Enjoy our 40+ miles of trails. We have hard and soft trails throughout the community for many to enjoy.

  7. View of playground equipment with a soft pad under each of the pieces.

    City Parks

    We are proud of our 11 city parks within our community. Each of the parks has many amenities for visitors to enjoy.

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    Thrive. Every Day.

    Residents within our community enjoy the small town feel of what our community has to offer. We have great parks, schools and trails for everyone to enjoy.

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    Terra Park

    This 200-acre park with an eight-acre fishing lake surrounded by a great lawn for concerts and games, an open air civic shelter for large gatherings, a picnic pavilion, smaller shelters, a fishing pier, trails, children’s play structures that are handicap accessible

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    GET BUSTED IN A GOOD WAY BY JPD

    The Johnston Police Department is still on the lookout until Labor Day weekend for kids in the community practicing good bicycle safety habits. Every child that receives a ticket will be automatically entered to win a new bicycle. Read on...
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    SUMMER BBQ RECYCLING GUIDE

    Whether you prefer to fire up the grill for a family meal or plan a block party for the entire neighborhood, we can all agree that Iowa summers are perfect for being outside! Check out Metro Waste Authority’s summer BBQ recycling guide. Read on...
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    JOHNSTON CREATES A BIKE FRIENDLY CITY WITH REPAIR STATIONS

    Summer is a busy time of year for families within our community, but we want to ensure the safety of those cycling. In Johnston, there are five bike repair stations. One was part of an Eagle Scout Project and the other was donated by Johnston Rotary. View Site...
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    RIPROAR YOUTH TRIATHLON STREET CLOSURES AUGUST 20

    The RipRoar Youth Triathlon will take place at Terra Park on Saturday, Aug. 20, beginning at 8:00 a.m. To ensure the safety of the athletes, limited access and road closures will occur beginning at 7:30 a.m. through noon. Read on...
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    PICKLEBALL COURTS AVAILABLE AT TERRA PARK

    Pickleball is a fun sport for people of all ages that combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. Best of all, it is available at Terra Park behind Crown Point Community Center. Read on...
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    JOHNSTON CITY PARKS RECEIVE NEW SIGNAGE

    Johnston's city parks have new signage with addresses in the event of an emergency, The old signs will be removed now that new ones are installed. Read on...
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    2022 COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS SURVEY RESULTS REVEAL QUALITY OF LIFE, GOOD PLACE TO DO BUSINESS

    Results of the fifth community survey and second business survey were presented at the June 20 City Council meeting by ETC Institute. The overall results of both surveys were positive. Read on...
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    FAMILY FEST AT THE JOHNSTON TOWN CENTER

    The first annual Family Fest at the Johnston Town Center was a success. The event was held on Saturday, June 4, 2022. The events at the Johnston Town Center are hosted by VenuWorks. Read on...
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    SET UP YOUR EMERGENCY HEALTH PROFILE TO ASSIST EMERGENCY RESPONDERS

    The Polk County Joint 911 Service Board recently voted to promote the RapidSOS Emergency Health Profile that allows a caller’s real-time personal health and location information to be linked from their connected devices, apps, and profiles with 911. Read on...
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    City Council Work Session
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    Introduction to Archery
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