The Jefferson Parks and Recreation Board met Wednesday.

Jefferson Mayor Craig Berry made a request to open all of the city parks for the Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) participants to use when they visit Jefferson for an overnight stop on July 23rd. The Board approved the request. The Board also discussed a request to utilize the gym at the Greene County Community Center for 80 people on RAGBRAI for the Adoptive Sports team. The Board tabled their decision, pending finalized pricing for renting the facility.

The Board also discussed the Hinote basketball tournament from earlier this month. Parks and Rec Director Vicky Lautner said it wasn’t as successful as she thought it was going to be for them to make money. They only made $345. The event may be proposed to the Board for next year.

Finally, volunteers are needed to help with the annual Mother/Son Date Night event on March 9th at the community center. Interested individuals can contact the community center at 386-3412 to help.