Parks &
Recreation
The Mount Vernon Parks & Recreation Office is now located inside the Lester Buresh Center on 855 Palisades Rd SW. Matt Siders is the Parks & Recreation director. He can be reached at:
EMAIL: msiders@cityofmtvernon-ia.gov
PHONE: 319-895-9513
Mount Vernon City Pool
The clean, welcoming atmosphere, slides and fountains, and high number of lifeguards make the Mount Vernon City Pool a popular draw for the community. It’s open seven days a week from Memorial Day to Labor Day, weather permitting.
Mount Vernon City Pool
2nd Ave. N., Mount Vernon
319-895-9191
Pool Manager: Katey Forest
Email: kforest@cityofmtvernon-ia.gov
General pool information including: hours, pricing, pool use policies and special events.
Pool Programs
Pool Rental
Pool Passes
Scholarships are available for most programs and pool passes. Fill out the Scholarship Form and submit to Nicole at SE Linn Community Center, 108 S Washington St, Lisbon.
City Pool Staff
Parks & Rec Programs
Fall Soccer
Co-ed Teams for youth 4 year old-6th grade
Registration: August
Season: September – October
Fall Flag Football
Co-ed teams available for youth AK – 4th grade
Registration: August
Season: September – October
Winter Girls and Boys Basketball
Girls and boys teams for youth 1st – 6th grade
Registration: September (Girls) and November (Boys)
Girl’s season: November – December
Boy’s season: January – February
Youth Wrestling
Girls and boys ages 4-6
Registration: December
Season: Middle of January – March
Spring Soccer
Co-ed teams for youth 4 year old-6th grade
Registration: February
Season: April – May
Summer Blastball
(Intro to Tball-daytime program)
Co-ed Tball for 3 and 4 yr olds
Registration: May
Season: June
Summer T-ball / Coach Pitch
Co-ed teams for youth currently in AK – 2nd grade
Registration: April
Season: May – June
Summer Player Pitch Softball / Baseball
Softball teams for girls currently in 3rd – 6th grade
Baseball teams for boys currently in 3rd – 6th grade
Registration: March – April
Season: May – June
Mount Vernon City Parks
In addition to the Palisades-Kepler State Park, the City of Mount Vernon is home to many local parks, each with its own features and recreational focus. Pavilions and gazebos at local parks are available to rent at no charge on a first-come-first-served basis. To see if the pavilion you’re interested in is available, visit the Mount Vernon IA RecDesk Calendar or call the Parks & Recreation Department at 319-895-9513.
Alcohol is not permitted in our parks, and guests must clean up after their event.
Our Parks & Trails
MOUNT VERNON TRAILS
Take a hike along one of several trails located in the Palisades-Kepler State Park, the Harrold Ennis Nature Preserve, and along the Cedar River.
DAVIS PARK – 2nd Avenue NW
Amenities: Swimming Pool, Picnic Shelter with Grills and Tables, Ball Fields, Drinking Fountain, Batting Cages, Basketball Court, Volleyball, Playground
BRYANT PARK – Bryant Road
Amenities: Playground, Restrooms, Soccer Fields, T-Ball Fields, Shelter with Picnic Tables
MEMORIAL PARK – 1st Street NW
Amenities: Gazebo, Visitor's Center, Playground, Picnic Areas
UNDERHILL SKATE PARK – Corner of 3rd Street NE and B Avenue NE
Amenities: Skate Boarding Facilities, Drinking Fountain, Portable Restroom
NATURE PARK – 3rd Street SE
Amenities: Disc Golf Course, Picnic Shelter with Grills and Tables, Restrooms, Dock, Hiking Trails, Bike Trails, Fishing
ELLIOT ATHLETIC COMPLEX – Off Highway 30 NW
Amenities: Playground, Restrooms, Picnic Areas with Grills and Tables, Football Fields, Soccer Fields, Baseball Fields
Nancy Doreen Huffman Dog Park – Inside Nature Park, 3rd Street SE
Amenities: One-acre Fenced Space, Drinking Fountain, Free Dog Waste Bags
Rules: Dogs must be up-to-date on vaccinations, friendly and well-behaved. Owners must clean up after their dog and ensure good behavior.
Disc Golf Courses
Mount Vernon is home to Quarry Ridge DGC, a 9-course disc golf course located at Nature Park.
The Lester
Buresh Center
