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Offers recreation programs and services to the residents of Des Moines. Parks, trails and public recreation facilities are available throughout the city.

The Recreation Division offers instruction in various sports as well as youth sports camps, outdoor aquatic centers and spray grounds. Red Cross swimming instruction is also available at some facilities. GRASP card offers discounts to low income families (up to 50% off).

Community Centers offer a variety of activities, open recreation, meeting space and are barrier free to allow for participation by persons with a disability. See individual listing for Community Centers.

Parks Division includes cemeteries, floral gardens and displays, golf courses, tennis courts, bike trails, picnic parks and shelters, swimming pools, and public boat ramps.

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Team Sports/Leagues
Public Parks
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Recreational Facilities
Youth Enrichment Programs
Arts and Crafts Instruction
The Parks and Recreation Department maintains a variety of recreational lands and facilities for the City of Decorah including: City parks and shelters, Pulpit Rock campground and camp cabins, The Community Prairie and Butterfly Garden, Hiking and ski trails, Bike trails, Tennis courts, Softball fields, Outdoor skating rink, Outdoor basket ball courts, and Sand volleyball courts.

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Ice Skating Rinks
Recreational Trails
Athletic Fields/Courts
City/County Parks
Campgrounds
Provide the community with as many meaningful recreation opportunities as possible for preschool through older adults. Physical fitness and sports are the goal of the programs. The senior citizen center offers a variety of year round programs at their facilities. The department also operates an outdoor family aquatic center, activity center, skate park, ballfield complexes, tracks and 14 park areas and facilities.

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Recreational Facilities
Public Parks
Team Sports/Leagues
Offers youth recreational programs to those in Norwalk.
Offers recreation programs and services to the residents of Des Moines. Parks, trails and public recreation facilities are available throughout the city.

The Recreation Division offers instruction in various sports as well as youth sports camps, outdoor aquatic centers and spray grounds. Red Cross swimming instruction is also available at some facilities. GRASP card offers discounts to low income families (up to 50% off).

Community Centers offer a variety of activities, open recreation, meeting space and are barrier free to allow for participation by persons with a disability. See individual listing for Community Centers.

Parks Division includes cemeteries, floral gardens and displays, golf courses, tennis courts, bike trails, picnic parks and shelters, swimming pools, and public boat ramps.

Categories

Team Sports/Leagues
Public Parks
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Recreational Facilities
Youth Enrichment Programs
Arts and Crafts Instruction
Offers cultural and recreation programs, including: youth sports leagues and clinics, kids cooking, ZUMBA and Senior Card Club. Harbach Center and Public Library now available, offering recreational activities and library servicesfor the residents of Clive.

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Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Recreational Facilities
Public Parks
Sports Program Participation Expense Assistance
Team Sports/Leagues
Offers recreational activities for Ankeny residents. Provides over 40 parks and 80 miles of trails, as well as aquatic centers, youth sports and skate parks.

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Public Parks
Recreational Trails
Recreational Facilities
Park pavilions are available for rent. Rental reservations may be made in person,
or by phone.
Monitors and recommends services related to leisure programs and facilities within the city of Pleasant Hill that promote the health, welfare, and well-being of the citizens of the city and surrounding area. For a listing of all programs and events, please visit the website.

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Team Sports/Leagues
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Public Parks
Day Camps
Parks and Recreation is responsible for city parks; Grimes Community Complex, Summer Recreation Program, and numerous other community recreation programs.
Offers many recreation programs and park facilities to accommodate all ages and income levels. Low-income fees available to Iowa City residents. Many free activities. Seasonal brochure can also be found on the website.

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Public Parks
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
General Recreational Activities/Sports
County Government Departments/Offices
Provides residents with access to recreation on trails, sports fields, neighborhood parks, the golf course, or city pool.

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City Government Departments/Offices
Public Parks
Provides parks, recreation programs, and sports facilities.

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General Recreational Activities/Sports
Public Parks
Waukon City Park offers horseshoe courts; outdoor swimming pool; sand volleyball courts; 4 large and 5 small shelters with grills, additional grills located throughout the park; three small playgrounds and 1 large playground (Hideaway Park); campground with facilities; hikers trail; and fishing pond. Depending on the weather, an ice skating rink will be open is located at the park for use.

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Swimming Facilities
Picnic Grounds
Campgrounds
Playgrounds
Recreational Trails
General Recreational Activities/Sports
City/County Parks
Ice Skating Rinks
Maintains the parks in Vinton.
Offers programs for all ages which include aquatics, sports, social/cultural, wellness, instructional, and special events. Also responsible for maintaining the various city parks, SCORE Recreation/Athletic Complex, Fawcett Family Aquatic Center, Pavilion, and Cemetery.

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Public Parks
Recreational Facilities
City Government Departments/Offices
Offers public parks for recreational use. Many parks offer trails for hiking or biking where available, playgrounds, picnic shelters and space for various outdoor activities.

Provides park and recreational services to the residents of Ames. The Department manages 40 parks and offers almost 200 programs and activities throughout the year. Programs include swim lessons, fitness and wellness classes, youth and adult sports, and more. Enjoy activities at one of the facilities which include Homewood Golf Course, Ames/ISU Ice Arena, Furman Aquatic Center, Community Center, and Ames City Auditorium.

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Team Sports/Leagues
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Recreational Facilities
Public Parks
Community-wide recreation programs, services, and park facilities.

Activities offered include youth and adult sports, painting classes, swimming lessons, and other social activities.

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Public Parks
Team Sports/Leagues
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Arts and Crafts Instruction
Provides parks, recreation programs, and sports facilities.

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General Recreational Activities/Sports
Public Parks
Responsible for maintenance and preservation of municipal infrastructure. The city maintains over 120 miles of streets, three public parks, the Graceland Cemetery and operates the municipal wastewater plant.
Offers a variety of programs and services for people of all ages. The department also manages an extensive parks and trails system. Facilities include city parks, Municipal Swimming Pools and Valley Junction Activity Center. Recreational programs for preschoolers to senior citizens with activities for a variety of interests offered. Rooms are available for rental at the Activity and Aquatic centers. Call for availability.

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Team Sports/Leagues
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Public Parks
Over 1300 acres of public parks and about 45 miles of hard surface trails.
Provides the community of Carlisle with parks, the Aquatic Center, recreation services and facilities for rent.
County office that oversees parks and recreation areas, campgrounds, land development, environmental education, and park maintenance.

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Conservation
Public Parks
Land Use Planning and Regulation Services