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YOUTH RECREATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | DES MOINES PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Students enrolled in the Des Moines Public School System who qualify for the free and reduced meal program can opt in to register for Parks and Recreation youth sports and swim lessons for just $5.

Programs include:
. Coach Pitch Baseball for Grades 1-2
. Tee Ball for K-1
. Swim Lessons for pre-K-12 (Group lessons only)
. Youth Basketball for Pre-K-7
. Youth Flag Football for Pre-K - 7
. Youth Soccer for Pre-K - 7
. Youth Volleyball for Grades 1-7

Eligible participants may opt in through the Des Moines Public Schools website any time throughout the year (www.activities.dmschools.org/youth-programs/parks-rec-scholarship-opt-in/).

Physical Address

1551 East Martin Luther King Junior Parkway, Des Moines, IA 50317

Hours

Mon 8 am - 5 pm; Tue 8 am - 5 pm; Wed 8 am - 5 pm; Thu 8 am - 5 pm; Fri 8 am - 5 pm;

Fax

(515) 237-1407

Application process

Visit the Des Moines Public School website or the Des Moines Parks and Recreation website to register, those without internet access may call Des Moines Parks and Recreation for registration information

Fee

$5

Required documents

Des Moines Public School student's information needed to register

Eligibility

Des Moines Public School System student, must qualify for the free and reduced meal program

Languages

English

Service area

Polk County, Iowa

Agency info

DES MOINES PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Administers recreation programs and manages public recreation facilities.