Parks and Recreation

Hey Rexburg Mountain Bikers! 🚴‍♂️ We're excited to share that we're applying for a grant to bring a new pump track to the North section of the upcoming Teton River Park! This track will be a fantastic addition for riders of all skill levels including wheelchairs! We’re excited to enhance our community's trail system experience. What features would you love to see included on the track? Share your ideas in the comments! Stay tuned for updates, and let’s make this happen together! 💪🌲 #RexburgBikes #PumpTrackProject #TetonRiverPark #RexburgIdaho Thank you to the #RecreationalTrailsProgram #grant through the @Idaho Parks and Recreation Department Image is the creative property of Progressive Bike Ramps.

6 months ago, City of Rexburg

Rendering of a bike pump trail proposed for the North Section of the Teton River Park with text "This page is the creative property of Progressive Bike Ramps. It cannot be copied or redistributed."

Thank you to Rocky Mountain Power for the $20,000 check to convert the tennis courts at Smith Park into Pickleball Courts! Tim Solomon (right) presented the check last Monday, January 13th. About the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation: The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation is part of the PacifiCorp Foundation, one of the largest utility-endowed foundations in the United States. The foundation was created by PacifiCorp, an energy company that serves over 2 million customers across a diverse six-state region as Rocky Mountain Power (Utah, Wyoming and Idaho) and Pacific Power (Oregon, Washington and California). The foundation’s mission, through charitable investments, is to support the growth and vitality of the communities served by Rocky Mountain Power and Pacific Power. Since it started in 1988, the foundation has awarded more than $60 million to nonprofit organizations. For more information, visit www.rockymountainpower.net/foundation or www.pacificpower.net/foundation. Also pictured with Mr. Soloman: Rexburg Mayor, Jerry Merrill; Grant Coordinator, Mary Flanary; Recreation Director, Jon Lewis.

7 months ago, City of Rexburg

4 adults at Rexburg City Hall all holding a check for $20,000 with text "Thank you to Rocky Mountain Power for the $20,000 check to convert the tennis courts at Smith Park into Pickleball Courts! Tim Solomon (right) presented the check last Monday, January 13th." & "thank you"

The Rexburg City Hall and our affiliated offices will be closed on Monday, January 20th, in honor of Martin Luther King Day! Garbage normally picked up on Monday will be picked up on Tuesday the 21st. ** We believe in Justice and Equality for All! **

7 months ago, City of Rexburg

Want to avoid being the next "Hey! You can't park there!" meme victim? We've got some notes! We're sharing the hot take on winter parking in Rexburg over on our News stories. Check out the latest: https://www.rexburg.org/article/1944003 It's also available from our rexburg.org homepage and on our Rexburg app!

7 months ago, City of Rexburg

Neon blue rectangle with text "Winter parking in Rexburg" | background photo of 3 cars parked with snow covering them and windshield wipers up.

Happy New Year!! We’re wishing you a happy & healthy 2025! City Hall and our affiliated offices will close at noon today (12/31) and remain closed tomorrow for the New Year. Emergency operations remain in service as usual. Trash pick up normally on Wednesday will be picked up Thursday. Recycling for the remainder of the week will be delayed one day. Remember to celebrate safe and sound! Cheers Rexburg!!

7 months ago, City of Rexburg

adults outside at night celebrating with sparklers and text

The family is home for the holidays. Did you know our activity guide has recipes and games you can do from the comfort of home? Here's a couple examples...but there's even more in the guide! Check out the whole guide here: https://www.rexburg.org/o/cor/page/christmas

8 months ago, City of Rexburg

Hot chocolate recipe text & graphic of girl with steaming cup

Christmas crossword puzzle with graphic of Tinsel the Elf

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from our family to yours. City Hall and our affiliated offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 25th, in celebration of Christmas! We'll also close at noon on Tuesday, the 24th. Trash normally picked up on 12/25 will be delayed one day. Have a safe and wonderful holiday. Cheers!

8 months ago, City of Rexburg

Rexburg's overnight street policies are officially in effect! From December 15th to March 1st (2am to 7am) parking on Rexburg's streets and alleys is not permitted! Learn more about our winter street policies here: https://www.rexburg.org/page/winter-street-policies

8 months ago, City of Rexburg

light blue background with snowflakes and plow with text "Oh, the snow outside is falling, And the plows are all a-calling, So when you go to park the car tonight, Make sure the street is fully out of your sight. Yes, the plows will come a-rolling, As it storms, the snow will be blowing, Help us keep the roads clear and bright, Move your cars off the street at night." No overnight Street Parking is now in effect until March 1st from 2am to 7am!

We hope you'll join us for a festive holiday celebration as Rexburg Arts presents: A Winter's Night Christmas! Next Wednesday, December 18th, at the Romance Theater! The concert begins at 7pm!

8 months ago, City of Rexburg

A Winter’s Night Christmas Concert advert - blue BG with gold snowflakes and text

The winter recreation program sign-ups are OPEN! Check out our offerings and secure your spot today! https://tinyurl.com/4d4ycck2

8 months ago, City of Rexburg

Are you interested in helping with our future holiday event? Either on the organization team, as a sponsor, volunteer, or in any other way? Let us know how you can help our event grow! Fill up the form on the event's page: https://www.rexburg.org/page/christmas-in-rexburg

8 months ago, City of Rexburg

tinsel the elf in front of snow with text

Heads Up Rexburg! STREET CLOSURE ALERT! W 2nd N will be closed between S 1st W & S 3rd W on Saturday, 11/30, from 4-10 pm for the Christmas Lights and Holiday Nights event. We anticipate increased pedestrian traffic and would like to grant the holiday carriages safer street access. **This includes the intersection at S 2nd W. Vehicles who approach this intersection will be instructed to do a U-turn. Please take note and use alternate routes as needed.

9 months ago, City of Rexburg

Road Closure Notice - W 2nd N will be closed between S 1st W & S 3rd W on 11/30/2024 from 4-10 pm - with map and graphics showing closure

You Guys!!! Today is the Day! The Lights turn on at 6 pm following our tree lighting at 5:30! Have you seen the tree in Porter Park? It's HUGE! 75 feet tall!!! Ok...so we couldn't get lights allll the way to the top of the tree, but we all worked hard to get it as lit as we could! So come light the night with us and dance to the tunes of the season! We'll all be "dancin' merrily In the new old-fashioned way!” See you tonight at Porter Park! Don't forget to bring your friends!

9 months ago, City of Rexburg

"Luminosity | The Robinson Family Light Show" "Everyone dancin merrily in a new old-fashioned way" | Lights turn on @ 6 pm! | graphics of strings of holiday lights.

Have you met Tinsel? The City of Rexburg's new holiday mascot will be at Porter Park tomorrow night to debut her story about her journey to Rexburg to find a new Christmas trend for Santa! Check in on her story times at 5:45, 6:45, 7:45, and 8:45! Come share a story and a smile with our new holiday elf! We can't wait for you to meet her!

9 months ago, City of Rexburg

Graphic of Tinsel the elf reading a paper| "Story time with Tinsel" + text and story times

"Rexburg's Totally Tinsel Christmas" book cover "written & illustrated by Sarah Kennett-Cromwell" Graphic of Tinsel the elf with headphones on and the R water tower and trees behind her.

Got a little LEGO aficionado at home? Bring 'em to the Hemming Village Lobby as part of our Christmas Lights and Holiday Nights event on Saturday evening from 5:30-8:30! Kids 12 and under will be able to build a LEGO masterpiece and enter it into a contest to win their very own LEGO set! This annual event, sponsored by the Rexburg Kiwanis Club, is a big hit every year! We're so excited to see what they create this year!

9 months ago, City of Rexburg

LEGO Building Contest graphic of legos falling over a red background | 5:30-8:30 11/30 @ the Hemming Lobby

"You better watch out, You better not cry, Better not pout, I'm telling you why: Santa Claus is comin' to town!" Santa may have made his way up 5th Avenue in New York City today, but he'll be here soon! Santa arrives in Porter Park at 5:15 pm on Saturday and you won't want to miss it! Get those cameras ready and join us for a ho-ho-holiday fun time!

9 months ago, City of Rexburg

"Meet Santa" graphic of Santa with text | 5:15 pm arrival | 5:45 - 8pm meeting time. + text

"Giddy up giddy up let's go, let's look at the show!" Let's go riding in a wonderland of snow!! Hemming Village is sponsoring carriage rides at the Christmas Lights and Holiday Nights event! We can't wait to share that happy feeling nothing in this world can buy with you! See you Saturday at Porter Park from 5-9 pm!

9 months ago, City of Rexburg

graphic of a horse drawn carriage on a greenish gold background | "Giddy up giddy up let's go, we're riding in a wonderland of snow!" "Carriage rides" "6-9 pm" Sponsored by Hemming Village

Our Christmas Lights and Holiday Nights LIVE MUSIC Performances have been lined up! We're so excited to welcome this array of talented performers to our stage to spread holiday cheer! Come jingle bell dance the night away with us THIS SATURDAY at Porter Park! Tom Bugg: vocalist on acoustic guitar The Upper Valley Women’s Choir Michelle Johansen: vocalist on acoustic guitar Lynn Hall and Adam Pyper: trumpet duo Madison Jr. High Choirs, dir. by Rachel Keppner Yellowstone Brass Quintet Kaleb Schlegelmilch: vocalist on acoustic guitar and The Pyper Family Band!

9 months ago, City of Rexburg

"Live Holiday Jingles" November 30th from 5:10-9:00pm with graphics of beehive pavillion and singers on the stage, tree, and music notes.

The Idaho Transportation Department is teaming up with the Idaho State Police to host free Winter Driving Safety courses! Rexburg's class will be held on Wednesday, December 4th at the Madison Library District from 6:30-8:00 pm. Register online at: https://www.eventleaf.com/e/IDFallsWinterDrivingClass

9 months ago, City of Rexburg

car on winter road background with images of local police agency logos. "Winter Driving Safety Course" Free | Wed. Dec. 4th, 6:30-8pm @ the Madison Library with registration link & QR code

Attention Rexburg! A message from the Idaho Transportation Department... 🚨 An electrical conduit has been hit at Main St. Exit 333, causing all traffic lights to blink red. Please avoid this exit if at all possible. We’re working to get temporary solutions in place and will update here as more of an outlook is known. 🚨

9 months ago, Sarah Kennett-Cromwell