Cedar Rapids Rollin’ Recmobile Hands Out Winter Gear Next Week

All signs point to a pretty decent few days this week weather-wise leading into the Christmas holiday when even colder temperatures return. Get the latest WeatherFirst forecast from CBS2 in our free mobile app anytime.

A White Christmas may not be promised, as the mild weather continues to melt the snow away, but CBS2 reports that the Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department does promise fun activities to keep kids busy and items to keep them warm this winter, as the "Rollin' Recmobile" will be out distributing winter gear next week. On December 28, 29, 30 and January 2-3 staff will lead winter fun activities while handing out hats, gloves, and mittens to those in need in several parks around the city.

Monday, December 28:

• 11 a.m. to noon: Hidder Park, 1248 10th St. SE
• 1-2 p.m.: Twin Pines Park, 1131 5th St. NW
• 3 to 4 p.m.: Cleveland Park, 1600 8th Ave. SW

Tuesday, December 29:

• 11 a.m. to noon: Jackson Park, Wiley Blvd./Jackson Dr. NW
• 1 to 2 p.m: Nixon Park, Northwood Dr./Nixon Dr. NE
• 3 to 4 p.m: Redmond Park, 1545 3rd Ave. SE

Wednesday, December 30:

• 11 a.m. to noon: Hayes Park, 1924 D St. SW
• 1 to 2 p.m.: Greene Square, 400 4th Ave. SE
• 3 to 4 p.m.: Cleveland Park, 1600 8th Ave. SW

Saturday, January 2:

• 11 a.m. to noon: Hayes Park, 1924 D St. SW
• 1 to 2 p.m.: Redmond Park, 1545 3rd Ave. SE
• 3 to 4 p.m.: Twin Pines Park, 1131 5th St. NW

Sunday, January 3:

• 11 a.m. to noon: Nixon Park, Northwood Dr./Nixon Dr. NE
• 1 to 2 p.m.: Hidder Park, 1248 10th St. SE
• 3 to 4 p.m.: Greene Square, 400 4th Ave. SE

Meanwhile, you can stop by any of the following locations to offer donations of any of these items today, Monday, December 21:

• Jones Clubhouse, 2901 Fruitland Blvd. SW
• Soko Outfitters, 41 16th Ave. SW
• Ohnward Bank & Trust, 665 Marion Blvd., Marion
• Ohnward Bank & Trust, 1211 Edgewood Rd. SW

The Rollin' Recmobile itself also has a free Wi-fi hot spot that's free to use when it's in your area. Learn more here.