Ushers Ferry Historic Village

Ushers Ferry Historic Village provides the citizens of Cedar Rapids and Eastern Iowa with a venue for family friendly activities, events and programs that build community from the historical perspective of a small Iowa town at the turn of the 20th century. Located on a ten acre site in beautiful Seminole Valley, Ushers Ferry features 20 historic buildings that depict life in a small Iowa town between the years of 1890 and 1910.

The Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department offers a year-round schedule of recreation and leisure activities for all ages and special programs for people with disabilities. Whatever your age, skill, or activity level you can find a class or activity just right for you. Arts, activities, aquatics, dance, music, Special Olympics, and sports -- name it! We've got it -- and at a price you can afford.

Brochures of activities are available year-round with information on registration and schedules at the Ambroz Center, call (319) 286-5731, or download the latest Play! guide below for programs, schedules, and pricing.

There is so much to see and do in Cedar Rapids! To learn about our city, visit the Cedar Rapids Area Convention and Visitors Bureau or the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance. They will hook you up with the all the art, culture, dining, nightlife, sports, recreation, shopping and other hospitality available in the City of Five Seasons.

Parks & Recreation

Don't miss the beauty and recreational opportunities of the 74 parks, four golf courses and six swimming pools managed by the City of Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation Department. Athletic fields, pavilions and playgrounds abound throughout our parks and recreation system.

Events & Activities

There's always something happening in Cedar Rapids. Check out the latest events and activities in our community and the surrounding area.

Business Development

For your business needs, check out the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and the Entrepreneurial Development Center. There's even more to explore in our Downtown District and Medical District.

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