Leadership Washington Learn About the History in Washington County
On Wednesday, April 12th the Leadership Washington Class hopped on a school bus and traveled…
Washington’s Leadership Class Goes Down on the Farm
Washington’s Leadership Class Goes Down on the Farm This year’s Leadership Washington class members poses…
Leadership Washington County History Day
The Washington Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership class got to experience an once-in-a-lifetime tour around Washington…
Washington’s Leadership Class Goes Down on the Farm
This year’s Leadership Washington class got an up close and personal look at farming life…
Brinton Film Festival Set for July 30-31 in Ainsworth
AINSWORTH, IA—The Brinton Film Festival, Iowa’s longest-running film festival, will be held at the Ainsworth…
Leadership Washington County History Day
Washington historian Michael Zhas leads last year’s Leadership Washington’s class through an Indian burial mound…
Washington Leadership Class Goes Down on the Farm
This year’s Leadership Washington class got an up close and personal look at farming life …
Chamber Comes Up with Safe New Christmas Activities
October 29, 2020 WASHINGTON, IOWA — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Leave it to the Washington Chamber…
Wellness Park Project Underway
The Wellness Park Phase 1 Ballfields & Roadway project is underway. This project will help…
Zana Huber’s Vision Creates Unique Event Venue
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Your go to place for Photography
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The Best of Both Worlds
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Outdoorsy things to do in Washington County
From English River Outfitters, we focus on safe, fun outdoor adventures and activities for our…
Highland Hideaway Hunting | Washington County
Highland Hideaway Hunting (HHH) has been offering quality upland hunting experiences for nearly 20 years…
Welcome to the Great Outdoors
Washington’s recreational opportunities extend well beyond its quaint Central Park! The city and surrounding natural areas feature some of the best places to experience nature, wildlife, hiking, biking, boating, fishing and sports activities in Southeast Iowa. If you wish to rent one of our park facilities visit us here!
With its bandstand and fountain, Central Park in Washington, Iowa, hosts many community events, such as the Farmers’ Market and Thursday Night Live in the summer and fall. Take the kids for a swim at the Washington Steele Family Aquatic Center, walk the dog at Sunset Dog Park, or enjoy disc golf in Sunset Park. The Kewash Trail is within city limits, too, so bring the bikes for the whole family!
And did we mention the Washington Skate Park? Yes, we have one of those, as well. Nearby, within Washington County, there are many places to fish, camp, hunt, golf, birdwatch, picnic, ride horses, and rent a cabin. Anything you like to do outside, you can do in Washington County!
Interesting Fact
The City of Washington has been a “Tree City USA” since 1992 and has received the Growth Award for 10 years. It’s part of an ongoing effort to keep Washington beautiful and inviting to residents and visitors alike.
The Wellness Park Phase 1 Ballfields & Roadway project is underway. This project will help to provide Washington with its first integrated community baseball/softball complex, and will provide 2 new large soccer fields to complement the existing soccer complex along West 18th Street. The project will also include a concessions/restrooms building, new sand volleyball courts, a paved connection to the Kewash Trail and YMCA, and a paved road along the eastern boundary of the project. The contract for the project has been awarded to DeLong Construction, and initial site work began on April 20.
Thanks to Shawn Ellingson for providing drone video of the developing site as of late June: https://drive.google.com/file/d/131V5ZD-zgVJFWRCJJsmJxjPD3FfabU8b/view?usp=sharing.
When the entire project is built out in the future, an additional 30 acres will be developed, including additional trails, a fishing dock/pond, and many other amenities to be determined.
