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Offers recreational programs, events and opportunities for all ages and abilities. Facilities include fitness centers, pools, mini-golf and disc golf courses, and over 50 parks. Children's programming includes a preschool program and before/after child care for elementary school children.

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General Recreational Activities/Sports
Extended Child Care
Early Childhood Education
Public Parks

Parks, golf courses, Phillips Park Zoo, pavilion rentals, etc.

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Public Parks
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Zoos/Wildlife Parks

Provides the HCC Sports Complex. It is a 34-acre complex home to baseball, basketball, walking path, skate park, and playground.

Recreational programming includes baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball, spring/fall soccer, Tae Kwon Do, cheerleading, baton, Zumba, and yoga.

Social programming includes Kids Fun Club, summer day camps, neighborhood playground programs, and building rentals for family/local gatherings.

Educational programming includes senior assistance/seminars, monthly senior luncheon speakers, before/after school programming, and instructional tots classes for children and parents.

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General Recreational Activities/Sports
Recreational Facilities

Provides a safe place for area teens to go after school to socialize with their peers, work on homework, and participate in recreational programs and events.

Offers a variety of activities such as gardening, art, cooking, mental health practices, and more.

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Youth Centers
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Extended Child Care

Park district with various programs and facilities youth activities and camps, environmental education, aquatics, dance, gymnastics, sports, special events, fitness, and teen and adult programming.

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Public Parks
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Youth Enrichment Programs

Offers a wide variety of activities and classes for children, teens, and adults that include clubs and classes for active older adults, athletics, arts and crafts, dance classes, cultural activities, fitness, and seasonal special events.

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Public Parks
Arts and Crafts Instruction
General Recreational Activities/Sports

Offers a sports facility with various activities for youth and adults. Activities include aerobic classes, treadmills, exercise equipment including free weights, and jogging.

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Recreational Facilities
Physical Fitness
General Recreational Activities/Sports

Offers fitness classes, including cardio, chisel, senior circuit, cardio kick, fitness mix, total body conditioning, yoga, zumba, YogaSculpt, group cycling and circuit challenge. The facilities include cardio and strength equipment; basketball, volleyball, tennis, and racquetball courts.

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Physical Fitness
General Recreational Activities/Sports
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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General Recreational Activities/Sports
Team Sports/Leagues
Arts and Crafts Instruction
Youth Enrichment Programs
Recreational Facilities
Public Parks
Youth boxing program.

Offers a wide variety of park and recreational services to the residents and visitors of the District, including programs for preschool children through seniors over age 50. Programs include:

- Fitness center and classes
- Outdoor pool, lessons, and swim team
- Youth and adult recreation and sports activities.

Offers a wide variety of recreational activities for residents, including:
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Canoeing/kayaking
- Cross-country skiing
- Dog parks
- Fishing
- Geocaching
- Hiking/running
- Horseback riding
- Ice skating
- In-line skating
- Picnicking
- Sledding
- Snowshoeing
- Wildlife viewing

Offers a wide range of programs for individuals of all ages. Services include sports, aquatics, community gardening, fitness and wellness, nature programs, teen programs, summer camps, dance, fitness arts, culture, and environmental programs. There are 20 parks, 8 facilities, and numerous special events for all members of the community.

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Public Parks
Community Gardening
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Day Camps
Physical Fitness

Offers a variety of parks, trails, and programs for all ages, as described in periodical activity guides that are available online or from any FVPD facilities.

Programs and services include:

- 4 fitness centers (Eola, Prisco, Vaughan, and Copley).

- Preschool programs.

- Orchard Valley Golf Course and Restaurant.

- Blackberry Farm History Museum.

- Red Oak Nature Center.

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Public Parks
Early Childhood Education
Physical Fitness
General Recreational Activities/Sports

Offers the Coffee's On program, the Indoor Walking program and the Batavia Senior Citizens Club (BSCC).

- Coffee's On program offers a place where seniors can have coffee, play card, and converse.
- Indoor Walking Program offers a place for walking when weather does not permit outdoor activity.
- BSCC hosts monthly entertainment and informative programs followed by a refreshment/lunch and social period.

Offers a Medical Assistance Program (MAP), driving services for individuals needing to get to medical appointments, lock box installations (secure emergency access into homes), and smoke and CO detector checks/installations/battery replacements through the Batavia Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP).

- MAP: Payment assistance for prescription medication co-pays and deductibles, annual stipend for dental services and hearing aid battery replacements.

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General Health Education Programs
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Smoke Alarms
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites

Provides a wide range of activities, including:

- Day camps.

- Preschool.

- Athletics/fitness.

- Arts/music/dance.

- Field trips.

- Special events.

Call or check the website for a full listing of upcoming events and programs.

Serving individuals with disabilities who are unable to successfully participate in regular recreation programs.

Services provided:

- Cultural Arts.

- Special Events.

- Special Interests (educational, outdoor/nature, cooking, social, horticulture, games, self-improvement).

- Sports and Fitness.

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Health/Disability Related Social Clubs
Disability Related Sports
General Recreational Activities/Sports
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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Playgrounds
Ice Skating Rinks
Recreational Trails
Picnic Grounds
Swimming Facilities
City/County Parks
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Campgrounds
Cresco Park and Recreation offers many sporting and recreational opportunities for all ages. Call or visit website for specific programs.

Committed to providing community-based recreation to promote the development, maintenance, and expression of a meaningful leisure lifestyle to people with disabilities. Delivers services promoting and/or providing access, inclusion, specialty recreation, leisure education, and skill development. Offers:

- Adapted sports

- Summer camps

- After school programs

- Sport skill development

- Social clubs

- Community outings

- Cultural arts

- Inclusive opportunities

- Leisure education

- Life skills

Also offers Inclusion Services: Individuals with disabilities are welcome to participate in the same recreation programs and activities as their peers. Reasonable accommodations are provided to enable an individual's successful participation in a program.

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Therapeutic Camps
General Recreational Activities/Sports
The municipal pool provides general swimming water recreational activities for the public. In addition, specific programs are offered including: swim lessons for people with disabilities, parent-infant/toddler and pre-school swim lessons, Red Cross swim lessons (Levels 1-6), Red Cross lifeguard training and water safety classes, and water exercise sessions.

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Swimming Safety Education
Aquarobics/Aquatic Exercise
Lifeguard Training
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Swimming Facilities

Provides a variety of programs, activities, and facilities for local residents of all ages
Programs and activities include athletics, aquatics, martial arts, youth programs, winter activities, arts fairs, mini golf, carousel, boat rentals, special events and recreation.

Provides an amateur Roller Derby League that promotes self-esteem, self-empowerment, healthy body image and lifestyle.

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General Recreational Activities/Sports

Maintains parks and offers recreational activities for both adults and children.

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General Recreational Activities/Sports
Public Parks

Offers educational and recreational programs. Programs and activities include athletics, summer camps, bicycling club, youth programs, special events and recreational services. Also provides a snack and time to do homework.