Come and spend your day enjoying the outdoors fishing with Take A Kid Outdoors!
A FREE light lunch will be served. Please help us reduce waste by bringing a water bottle, plates, silverware, and other lunch items. This event is FREE and OPEN to the public.
Each year, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources hosts free fishing days, and the city's Parks and Recreation departments are partnering with Take a Kid Outdoors and other area organizations to provide a free morning of fishing and aquatics education.
Here's all you need to know:
The five Ws
Who: You! Free and no reservation needed. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
What: A morning of free fishing and aquatic education.
Where: Liberty Centre Pond, 820 W Cherry St, North Liberty.
When: Sunday, June 8th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Why: Try to catch anything from a bluegill to a catfish right here in town.
What to bring
Your fishing pole, or an ID to check one out.
A trout stamp, if you're fishing for trout. Although a fishing license isn't required during free fishing days, a trout stamp is required if you're angling for trout.
Lawn chairs and blankets to relax on.
Your dog, if you'd like. They are welcome as long as they are on a leash and you clean up after them.
Sunscreen, even if it's a cloudy day.
A drink and snack if you'd like one, though a free, light lunch will be served.
Who will be there
City of North Liberty with fishing supplies for checkout
TAKO with educational materials and a free, light lunch
Representatives of Impact 7G
Thanks to our friends at North Liberty Optimists, the first 50 households in attendance will be given a free new fishing pole to take home.
How to get there and where to park
Liberty Center Pond is located between Penn and Cherry streets at 820 W Cherry St.
Parking is available along residential side streets or at the Community Center at 520 W. Cherry St.
Skip the car and walk, bike or roller blade to the event!
You also might be wondering
Public restrooms are available at the Community Center, 520 W. Cherry St.
Dogs are welcome as long as they are on a leash and you clean up after them.
The use of tobacco, nicotine, vape and other electronic smoking devices are prohibited in North Liberty parks, trails and public recreation areas.
This event is outside.
Also check out other Trips & Adventurous Activities in North Liberty.
