Adult Recreation
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Rec & Leisure
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages
Have you Biked Iowa? We have! Iowa has an abundance of bicycle-friendly communities, low traffic farm-to-market roads, and some of the longest continuous trail systems in the nation. Touring the state comes easy.
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities
Brenton Plaza, an open-air facility located in downtown Des Moines, is the ideal location for various events including ceremonies, social events, festivals, shows, and concerts. Beginning June 2014, the Plaza will have a one-of-a-kind canopy all ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Parks & Playgrounds, Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Rec & Leisure
AUDIENCE: Adults
Promoting and encouraging running through the education of the community on the benefits of physical fitness and amateur sport
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
The Greater Des Moines Convention & Visitors Bureau, known as Catch Des Moines, and the Des Moines Area Sports Commission market the region as a visitor destination, increasing economic growth and enhancing the visitor experie ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, City , Community, Rec & Leisure, Windsor Heights, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: Adults, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Community, Rec & Leisure
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults
World-class chamber and jazz music is what defines the Civic Music Association of Des Moines. Established in 1925 by three visionary women – Mrs. Elsa Neumann, Mrs. Gertrude Shloss and Mrs. Elizabeth Cowles – CMA is a foundational pi ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities, Youth Sports
AUDIENCE: Adults, School Age
Climb Iowa is an indoor climbing and training facility with more than 10,000 square feet of climbing, 200 routes and problems, a fitness room, instructional classes and a yoga studio.
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, City , Clive, Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: All Ages
Come visit Clive’s Aquatic Center - open each summer. Enjoy the lap pool, leisure pool, or lazy river. The Aquatics Center also offers children’s season-long pool passes swim lessons, birthday bashes, and rentals at the Special Event ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Rec & Leisure
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults, School Age
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Rec & Leisure
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
The Des Moines Capitols, were a minor league professional ice hockey team in Des Moines, Iowa, playing at the Des Moines Ice Arena. They were members of the International Hockey League from 1972 to 1975, and previously known as the Des Moines Oa ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults, School Age
The Des Moines Community Playhouse, using all volunteer casts and crews, presents a full season of musicals, dramas, comedies, and family shows each year. The Playhouse has an extensive education department, providing classes for all ages, and o ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities, Youth Sports
AUDIENCE: Adults, School Age
The Des Moines Fencing Club (DMFC) exists to teach and promote the three disciplines of Olympic fencing (epee, foil, and saber) in central Iowa by proving opportunities to participate in a continuum of of fencing programs and activities. Fencer ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities, Youth Sports
AUDIENCE: Adults, School Age
The Des Moines Menace has been Iowa's premier soccer team since 1994. With the support of a passionate and loyal following, Menace Soccer is committed to providing fans with fun, family-friendly entertainment - the state's highest level ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Arts
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Rec & Leisure
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults, School Age
We are dedicated players enthusiastic about the club’s mission to facilitate the growth of our sport here in central Iowa. We see pickleball as a unique sport because it is fast paced but fun and safe for players from 8 to 80. ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: Adults
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Rec & Leisure
AUDIENCE: Adults
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Aging Resources, Rec & Leisure, Special Needs
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults
The Des Moines Public Library offers two different free services for patrons who are unable visit our locations. Books by Mail and Homebound Delivery are very similar in what they offer. The main difference is in how the items are delivered: ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Civic Groups, Community, Rec & Leisure
AUDIENCE: Adults
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is an American fraternal order, with local chapters called Lodges across America. The mission of the Elks is to build connections in the community through youth programing and meeting the needs o ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Rec & Leisure
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults, School Age
Iowa's Walking Club is a non-profit run 100% by volunteers. The club was established in 1985 and has more than 150 members. We are associated with the American Volkssport Association (AVA) and the International Federation of P ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Rec & Leisure
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden where exploring, explaining and celebrating the world of plants is our mission. Tropical and temperate gardens make us an oasis in the heart of downtown Des Moines. Whether you visit on your own or explore ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Rec & Leisure
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Older Adults, School Age
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Community, Rec & Leisure, West Des Moines
AUDIENCE: All Ages
Founded in 1987, our organization is focused on historic preservation, economic development and growth, community event and district-wide improvement. We offer over 65 event days per year, all free to our community. Our district represents over ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Parks & Playgrounds, Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: All Ages
The Iowa DNR manages fish and wildlife programs, ensures the health of Iowa’s forests and prairies, and provides recreational opportunities in Iowa’s state parks. Just as importantly, the DNR carries out state and federal laws that p ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Aging Resources, Rec & Leisure
AUDIENCE: Older Adults
The Iowa Senior Games (ISG) is an Olympic-style sports festival for men and women who are at least 50 years of age. Events are held in and around West Des Moines. The ISG offers opportunities to compete for medals in 29 sports and skill contests ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: Adults, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
Iowa's professional hockey team in the American Hockey League. It began play in the 2013-14 season and the schedule of events can be found online.
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
Living History Farms is an interactive outdoor history museum which educates, entertains and connects people of all ages to Midwestern rural life experiences. They hold many various community events throughout the year. See the website for ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities, Youth Sports
AUDIENCE: Adults, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
A sports facility that has programs for ice sports and more. They are committed to offering premier amenities for the entire family, provide ice sports education, and create events that provide economic impact to the community.
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Parks & Playgrounds, Rec & Leisure
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults, School Age
Pickleball is one of the fastest growing Sports in America today. Anymore most anywhere you turn, across the country, more & more people are playing; young and old getting involved and indeed having loads of fun. Whether getting involved for ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, City , Parks & Playgrounds, Polk County, Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: All Ages
Explore more than 14,000 acres of parks, trails, prairies, woodlands, and wetlands! Located in the state's most populated county, Polk County Conservation manages 21+ parks, wildlife areas, and recreational trails. The are many program ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Aging Resources, City , Community, Community Centers, Polk County, Rec & Leisure, West Des Moines
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults
The Westside Community Center, officially opened its doors on March 3rd, 2014. The 10,100-square-foot community center is able to accommodate over 200 people and is open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The facility ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, City , Community, Community Centers, Parks & Playgrounds, Rec & Leisure, West Des Moines, Youth Sports
AUDIENCE: All Ages
The RecPlex is more than a sports center — it is a one-of-a-kind destination that promises to enhance the quality of life for Central Iowans of all ages and abilities. The City of West Des Moines built a unique partnership with the local ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Rec & Leisure
AUDIENCE: Adults
Salsa Des Moines is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that offers the most comprehensive instructional program in salsa in the State of Iowa. The group offers salsa dance instructions in all the salsa styles - ON1, ON2, Cuban Style, and the Sa ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
The Science Center of Iowa engages and inspires visitors by bringing learning to life. Centrally located in Downtown Des Moines, SCI's hands-on exhibits, special-format theaters and unique programming attract Iowans and distant visitor ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Parks & Playgrounds, Rec & Leisure, Youth Sports
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults, School Age
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Arts, City , Rec & Leisure
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults, School Age
The State Historical Society of Iowa has been a trustee of Iowa’s historical legacy since 1857. With a dual mission of preservation and education, it maintains a museum, two research centers, preservation office, and&nb ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Arts, Rec & Leisure
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults, School Age
The Mission of Tallgrass Theatre Company is to enrich and contribute to the West Des Moines and surrounding communities by producing engaging, creative and challenging theatrical productions in an environment that is safe, supportive and inclusi ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, City , Rec & Leisure, Urbandale, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: All Ages
The Urbandale public library is open to all and library cards are easily registered for. In addition to the book lending, the library offers programs, meeting spaces, and other resources available online. Visit the website for more details. &nb ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Aging Resources, Community, Community Centers, Rec & Leisure, Urbandale
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults
The Senior Recreation Center provides a safe, welcoming, and energizing environment where our community’s adults 55 and over can enhance their quality of life by engaging in a healthy and active lifestyle. Urbandale is committed to its sen ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, City , Community, Community Centers, Parks & Playgrounds, Rec & Leisure, West Des Moines
AUDIENCE: All Ages
This 29,000-square-foot facility on a 35-acre campus allows us to accommodate a number of activities and programs for kids and adults of all ages. It is located directly across from Valley Church on Fuller Ave. Inside there are multiple meeting ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Rec & Leisure, Youth Sports
AUDIENCE: Adults, School Age
Rec baseball and Little League options
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Rec & Leisure, Youth Sports
The Y is the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting people to their potential, purpose and each other. With seven locations, the YMCA of Greater Des Moines provides spaces to play, to learn, to be healthy, to eat we ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, City , Parks & Playgrounds, Rec & Leisure, West Des Moines, Youth Sports
AUDIENCE: All Ages
The Parks and Recreation Department provides a wide variety of recreational services including operating a full service community center, softball complex, two outdoor aquatic centers, spray grounds, nature lodge, dog park, archery facility ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, City , Community, Rec & Leisure, West Des Moines, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: All Ages
Your neighborhood library! The West Des Moines Public Library provides access to informational, educational and recreational resources to the community, and encourages people of all ages to develop and sustain a lifelong appreciation for the rew ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults, School Age
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, City , Community, Community Centers, Parks & Playgrounds, Rec & Leisure, Windsor Heights
AUDIENCE: All Ages
The Windsor Heights Community and Events Center opened in July of 2010. This signature facility can seat over 200 people and can be split into two different sized rooms, depending on your special event needs. Since opening, the facility has host ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Rec & Leisure, Service Organizations, Youth Activities, Youth Services, Youth Sports
AUDIENCE: School Age
For 100 years, the Des Moines Y Camp has been filled with songs, laughter, adventures and friendship. Summer Camp is the foundation on which Y Camp is built. Overnight Camp, Day Camp, Family Camp and our amazing Partner Camps all work to bring t ...