The Directory
Kid friendly businesses, organizations and services in the Des Moines area.
Whether you live in Ankeny, Altoona, Clive, Des Moines, Grimes, Indianola, Johnston, Urbandale, Waukee, Windsor Heights, West Des Moines or beyond, find the local resources your family needs in in the dsm4kids Directory!
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Swimming pool managed by Des Moines Parks and Recreation. Offers outdoor swim lessons, parties and events, and facility rental opportunities.
Mon – Sat 1:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Sun 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Open Wed, June 3 thru Sun, Aug 23
Boone Speedway is a dirt track that races Modified, Stock, Hobby Stock, Sport Mod and Mod Lite classes. Races run Saturday nights and holiday weekends April through September. Visit theirwebsite to find schedules. Tickets can be purchased at the gate. Kids 12 and under can join Racing Rascals the track’s kids club. Racing Rascals activities include bicycle races and giveaways, candy tosses, race car rides, school bus rides and the Junior Track Official program.
Aquatic Center managed by Ankeny Parks & Recreation. Offers outdoor swim lessons, parties and events, and facility rental opportunities.
Central Iowa Figure Skating Club serves the Des Moines Metro area and Ames and is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting figure skating for individuals of all ages and all skating levels.
Home of 2008 OLYMPIC CHAMPION & 2007 WORLD CHAMPION Shawn Johnson and 2012 OLYMPIC CHAMPION in All-Around & 2011 WORLD CHAMPION Gabrielle Douglas
World Class Gymnastics Instruction
World Class Training Facility
It is a place where kids come first!
Great Gymnastics Lessons For Girls & Boys
Fabulous Birthday Parties
Open Gym & Private lessons & Clinics & More
Welcome to the City of Ankeny Parks and Recreation Department. Our goal is to offer fun activities and programs for citizens of all ages. From skate parks and fishing holes to shady picnic spots and adult basketball, let us guide your recreation adventures throughout Ankeny. As our community grows, it's even more important for our department to offer special events and programs that allow citizens to connect with one another, and to offer green spaces and parks for your special events.
The Grimes Parks and Recreation is located inside of the Grimes Community Complex (old Middle School), located at 410 SE Main Street in Grimes. The Department is responsible for all City Parks, Grimes Community Complex, Summer Rec Program, and numerous other community Recreation Programs.
Waukee Parks and Recreation provides many programs throughout the year to participants of all ages. We provide leagues, activities, tours, special events, and much more. Waukee Parks and Recreation strives to provide all residents and visitors with a fun recreational experience at an affordable cost. The Parks and Recreation Department improves the quality of life for Waukee citizens by maintaining eight city parks, 19.2 miles of trails, Sugar Creek Golf Course, the Community Center and the planning of all annual festivals. The Department maintains and schedules the use of parks, ball fields and shelters for special community activities.
The City of West Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department helps to improve the quality of life for the people of our community with a variety of recreational programs, parks and open spaces.The Parks Division provides maintenance for over 1200 acres of park land and open space. There are also more than 50 miles of biking/walking trails that run throughout the city. Recreational programs and activities are offered year round and provide leisure experiences for all ages.
Races are held every other Saturday night May through June at this dirt oval track located a couple miles east of Osceola. CCS B Mods, Iowa Mirco Sprints, Street Stock Front Wheel Drive, Outlaw Hobby Stock Class, Pro 4 Truck Class and Junior FWD Division classes are featured. Tickets can be purchased at the gate and are $8.00 for Adults, $3.00 for Kids aged six to 12 and Kids five and under are FREE. The Clarke County Speedway does not allow alcohol.