Iowa City to begin controlled prairie burns at select parks

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department plans to begin controlled prairie burns at select city parks starting Tuesday.

Parks scheduled for controlled burns include:

  • Willow Creek Park
  • Terry Trueblood Recreation Area, Scott Park
  • City Park
  • Hunters Run
  • Kickers Soccer Park.

Additional burns may take place at Hickory Hill Park and at the city’s water treatment and wastewater facilities.

Officials said there are no guaranteed dates for individual burns due to unpredictable weather, wind and ground conditions…

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