MCRF Mahaska Community Recreation Foundation

06/12/2026

⚾🥎 Little League Tournament Night – Winners Advance! 🥎⚾

📍 Lacey Fields
📅 Tonight

🟡 Minor Girls Division – 6:00 PM
Field 1: New Sharon Memories Travel Flyers vs. Kraig Chevrolet
Field 2: New Sharon Force vs. Bussey Diamonds

🟢 Minor Boys Division – 6:00 PM
Field 3: New Sharon Bombers vs. Eddyville Mudhens
Field 4: New Sharon Vroom Inc. vs. New Sharon Warhawks

🟣 Major Girls Division – 8:00 PM
Field 1: Oskaloosa Belger vs. Eddyville Twins
Field 2: Bussey Vipers vs. Oskaloosa Leading Edge

🔵 Major Boys Division – 8:00 PM
Field 3: Eddyville Drillers vs. Eddyville Riverdogs
Field 4: Eddyville Lugnuts vs. New Sharon Cardinals

🏆 Winners advance to the championship games on Monday, June 15 at 6pm!

Come out and support our local athletes as they compete for a spot in the finals. It's sure to be an exciting evening of Little League baseball and softball. Good luck to all teams! ⚾🥎🎉

06/12/2026

🚧 Trail Maintenance Notice 🚧

Please be patient with us over the next several days. Our crews will be out this afternoon and into early next week working to remove fallen trees, downed limbs, and other storm debris along the trail.

We appreciate your understanding as we work to keep the trail safe and enjoyable for everyone. Please use caution around maintenance crews and equipment, and be aware that there may be temporary blocks in certain areas.

Thank you for your patience and support!

06/08/2026

🏈 Oskaloosa Youth Football – 5th & 6th Grade Tackle Football Registration is Open! 🏈

Are you ready to help build the future of football in Oskaloosa?

The 5th and 6th grade years are some of the most important years for young athletes who want to play football. This is the age where players begin learning the fundamentals that will stay with them throughout middle school, high school, and beyond.

Youth tackle football is about much more than wins and losses. It’s about teaching:
✅ Proper tackling technique
✅ Safe blocking fundamentals
✅ Discipline and teamwork
✅ Confidence and leadership
✅ How to play the game the right way

One of the biggest misconceptions about youth football is that waiting longer makes players safer. In reality, learning proper technique at a younger age helps athletes develop good habits before the game becomes faster and more physical. Teaching heads-up tackling, body positioning, and safe contact techniques now can help reduce injuries and create better, safer football players in the future.

Our goal isn’t just to field a team—it’s to build a strong football culture in Oskaloosa. The more young athletes we can get involved, the stronger our youth, middle school, and high school programs will become. Every great football program starts with a solid foundation, and that foundation begins right here.

Whether your child has played before or is brand new to the game, we’d love to have them join the Osky football family.

🏈 Sign up today and help us continue building something special for the future of Oskaloosa football!

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Youth Sports Foundation Providing the opportunity for any child at the 3rd-7th grade school age can actively participate in an organized sport. View Football Team Schedules Find Your Community

06/03/2026

🏀🌭 Tournament Weekend Food & Drink Options! 🌭🏀

We’re excited to welcome teams, families, and fans to the Oskaloosa Indians High School Tournament this weekend! If you’re spending the day at the complex, we’ve got plenty of options to keep everyone fueled between games.

🥤 Vending Machines
Water, Gatorade, and pop machines are conveniently located on both sides of the 8-Plex building.

🚚 Food Trucks
Food trucks will be located by the Sun Dome throughout the day.

📅 Saturday’s Featured Food Trucks:
🍓Big Acai – Refreshing acai bowls, smoothies, and healthy treats.

🔥 Wanders on Wheels– Serving pulled pork sandwiches, pulled pork mac & cheese, pulled pork nachos, burgers, pork burgers, hot dogs, brats, sides, drinks, and fresh watermelon cups! 🍉

📋 Check out the attached menus for all the delicious options available throughout the day.

🎣 Don’t Forget the Free Fishing Event! Mahaska County Conservation will be hosting a free fishing opportunity during the tournament weekend. It’s a great chance for players, siblings, and families to take a break between games and enjoy some outdoor fun. Be sure to stop by and cast a line!

Good luck to all the teams competing this weekend, and thank you for supporting our tournament and community partners! ⚾🏆

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06/03/2026

🎣 REEL IN THE FUN at Free Fishing Weekend! 🎣

Grab the kids, gather the family, and join us for a morning of fishing, fun, and friendly competition at the Lacey Recreation Complex Ponds!

📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – Noon
📍 Lacey Recreation Complex Ponds
2060 Stadium Dr., Oskaloosa, IA

As part of Iowa's Free Fishing Weekend (June 5–7), no fishing license is required—making it the perfect opportunity for new anglers and experienced fishermen alike to enjoy the outdoors together.

🎣 Fishing poles and bait provided (or bring your own)
🏆 Awards for:
• Longest Fish
• Smallest Fish
• Most Fish Caught

Hosted by the Mahaska County Conservation, this free family event is a great way to introduce kids to fishing, make memories, and enjoy Iowa’s great outdoors.

⚾ Make a day of it! The Oskaloosa High School Softball Tournament will also be taking place that weekend. Come cheer on the Oskaloosa Indians and other outstanding area teams before or after your fishing adventure. It's a great opportunity to enjoy two fun community events in one day!

Tag a friend who should join you at the pond and at the ballpark! 👇

06/01/2026

REGISTER ONLINE NOW!

Head to the Youth Sports Foundation website and locate your YSF community:

👉 www.youthsportsfoundation.org👈

Note: A $5.00 processing fee will be added to the total amount at checkout

🗓️ CRITICAL DATES & FEES

| Program | Registration Fee | Late Fee Deadline |

🏈5th & 6th grade Football
$180.00
Deadline June 26th

📣3rd-8th grade Cheerleading
$80.00
Deadline June 26th

⏳ Don't Wait Until It's Too Late! Lock in Your Spot Today!

Youth Sports Foundation Providing the opportunity for any child at the 3rd-7th grade school age can actively participate in an organized sport. View Football Team Schedules Find Your Community

06/01/2026

‼️IMPORTANT‼️

Monday, June 1st is Little League Night at the high school baseball ⚾️ and softball 🥎 games! Varsity will have double headers against DCG and we would love to pack the stands with little leaguers!

There are no Little League games, so no excuses to miss this exciting event!

Please see the attached flyer for more information. We hope to see everyone at the fields!!

05/28/2026