Polk City Parks & Recreation SUMMER 2022
Registration Opens Polk City Residents: March 21 Non-Residents: March 28
Polk City Parks & Recreation P.O. Box 426, 112 Third St. Polk City, IA 50226
515-984-6233 / www.polkcityia.gov
PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS
PARKS & RECREATION
Start Smart Soccer This is an organized introductory soccer program for the first-time player. Parents will interact and learn how to teach their child a variety of soccer skills including dribbling, kicking, passing, and teamwork. Each child will receive shin guards, practice cones, and a soccer ball. *When registering, please note there is an AM and PM session of this program.* Registration Deadline: Monday, July 4 Ages: 3-5 yrs. Days: Monday/Wednesday Dates: July 11-27 Time: 9-9:30AM or 5-5:30PM Cost: $50 Location: Sports Complex Min/Max: 6/12
Mission Statement To provide high-quality facilities, parks, programs, and special events that meet the needs of the Polk City community.
Vision Statement
YOUTH PROGRAMS
To be a leader in promoting community health and well-being through safe, diverse, and fun parks and recreation events and programs.
3 WAYS TO REGISTER •
Online at https://www.polkcityia.gov/ parks-and-recreation.
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In-person at City Hall, 112 Third St. Polk City, IA 50226.
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By calling City Hall at 515-984-6233
Dolls & Donuts Join us for a fun filled morning making play food! Students will use model magic to create doll sized donuts and enjoy a real donut breakfast themselves. We will also paint tiny, doll sized canvases, listen to music, and enjoy new friends. Expect your student to create, learn, and play during this fun class! Registration Deadline: Tuesday, May 24 Ages: 6-8 yrs. Days: Tuesday Dates: May 31 Time: 9-11:30AM Cost: $35 Location: Kids Create Min/Max: 6/10 Night Owls Bingo Send the kids to Night Owls Bingo for a creative and playful evening. We’ll spend our time making bird themed creations and playing bird bingo. Expect prizes to range from candy to colored pencils. This relaxed evening is more of an educational “hangout” than class. Students will come home with creations and prizes. Parents, this is your chance for a date night! Registration Deadline: Friday, July 8 Ages: 8-11 yrs. Days: Friday Dates: July 15 Time: 6-8:30PM Cost: $35 Location: Kids Create Min/Max: 6/10
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YOUTH PROGRAMS Summer Fun Camp (7 & 8 yrs.) Join us for an action-packed week of summer fun! Participants will enjoy field trips with destinations including an aquatic center, indoor and outdoor activity centers, and much more! Participants will also have fun playing & learning games and activities in Polk City parks. Campers will be notified prior to the start of camp of Monday’s activity to prepare accordingly. Participants will be transported by Parks & Recreation staff during camp. Registration Deadline: Session 1 (May 30), Session 2 (June 20) Ages: 7-8 yrs. Days: Monday-Friday Dates: Session 1 (June 6-10), Session 2 (June 27-July 1) Time: 12:30-4:30PM Cost: $110 Location: Miller Park Min/Max: 20/26
DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE The days are getting longer and the weather is getting warmer! That can only mean one thing, SUMMER IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER! Summer fun seems to be infinite, and we all have our favorites (mine happen to be golfing and cycling), but I’m here to tell you there is always room for more fun!
For the kiddos, check out all of our different camps this summer! Adults, put together a team and enjoy one of our COED sports leagues! At least 55 years young? Join us for a day of fun at the Iowa State Fair. Looking for something the whole family can enjoy? Check out our free Movies in the Park thanks to generous sponsors.
Summer Fun Camp (9 & 10 yrs.) Join us for an action-packed week of summer fun! Participants will enjoy field trips with destinations including an aquatic center, indoor and outdoor activity centers, and much more! Participants will also have fun playing & learning games and activities in Polk City parks. Campers will be notified prior to the start of camp of Monday’s activity to prepare accordingly. Participants will be transported by Parks & Recreation staff during camp. Registration Deadline: Session 1 (June 6), Session 2 (July 4) Ages: 9-10 yrs. Days: Monday-Friday Dates: Session 1 (June 13-17), Session 2 (July 11-15) Time: 12:30-4:30PM Cost: $110 Location: Miller Park Min/Max: 20/26 Summer Fun Camp (11 & 12 yrs.) Join us for an action-packed week of summer fun! Participants will enjoy field trips with destinations including an aquatic center, indoor and outdoor activity centers, and much more! Participants will also have fun playing & learning games and activities in Polk City parks. Campers will be notified prior to the start of camp of Monday’s activity to prepare accordingly. Participants will be transported by Parks & Recreation staff during camp. Registration Deadline: Session 1 (June 13), Session 2 (July 11) Ages: 11-12 yrs. Days: Monday-Friday Dates: Session 1 (June 20-24), Session 2 (July 18-22) Time: 12:30-4:30PM Cost: $110 Location: Miller Park Min/Max: 20/26
Whatever you choose to do this summer, keep in mind these words of wisdom from Dr. Seuss.
Jason Thraen Parks & Recreation Director
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YOUTH PROGRAMS All-Star Sports Camp (5 - 7 yrs.) Explore a plethora of different sports with our All-Star Sports Camp! Each day we’ll learn and play a variety of different sports and activities such as: soccer, dodgeball, volleyball, basketball, kickball, capture the flag, and many more! Registration Deadline: Monday, July 25 Ages: 5-7 yrs. Days: Monday-Friday Dates: August 1-5 Time: 8:30-11:30AM Cost: $50 Location: Sports Complex Min/Max: 16/24 All-Star Sports Camp (8 - 11 yrs.) Explore a plethora of different sports with our All-Star Sports Camp! Each day we’ll learn and play a variety of different sports and activities such as: soccer, dodgeball, volleyball, basketball, kickball, capture the flag, and many more! Registration Deadline: Monday, August 1 Ages: 8-11 yrs. Days: Monday-Friday Dates: August 8-12 Time: 8:30-11:30AM Cost: $50 Location: Sports Complex Min/Max: 16/24
Art in the Park (8 - 11 yrs.) Calling all artists! Join us as we create a variety of masterpieces throughout the week! Artists will also work together on a group project to be displayed in a city building. Things will get messy throughout the week, so make sure to wear appropriate clothing! Registration Deadline: Monday, July 25 Ages: 8-11 yrs. Days: Monday-Friday Dates: August 1-5 Time: 1-4PM Cost: $60 Location: Miller Park Min/Max: 8/16 Art in the Park (5-7 yrs.) Calling all artists! Join us as we create a variety of masterpieces throughout the week! Artists will also work together on a group project to be displayed in a city building. Things will get messy throughout the week, so make sure to wear appropriate clothing! Registration Deadline: Monday, August 1 Ages: 5-7 yrs. Days: Monday-Friday Dates: August 8-12 Time: 1-4PM Cost: $60 Location: Miller Park Min/Max: 8/16
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YOUTH PROGRAMS Polk City Parks & Recreation is excited to partner with Lifetime Tennis to offer youth tennis lessons again for 2022! Skill level will range from beginner to more advanced tennis skills and strategies. In the event of inclement weather, the first instance will be made up the Friday of your session. Any additional instances will be moved indoors to Lifetime’s facility in Urbandale. Three sessions will be available: - Session 1 (June 13-16) - Session 2 (June 27-30) - Session 3 (July 11-14)
RED BALL Children learn the basic elements of tennis through a combination of techniques and partner based activities to develop hand/eye coordination, motor skills and sending/receiving the ball. Team competition is introduced. The use of specially designed equipment and professional instruction offer an age range appropriate, positive and fun experience. Registration Deadline: Monday Prior to Session Start Ages: 3-8 yrs. Days: Monday-Thursday Dates: See Session Dates Time: 9-10:30AM Cost: $96 Location: Miller Park Min/Max: 4/6
ORANGE BALL Children start to refine their technical mechanics. Racquet head speed, serve and return and transition to the net are stressed. Competition is emphasized more, including the basic strategic and tactical concepts of singles and doubles play. Registration Deadline: Monday Prior to Session Start Ages: 8-10 yrs. Days: Monday-Thursday Dates: See Session Dates Time: 9-10:30AM Cost: $108 Location: Miller Park Min/Max: 4/6 U14 Beginner/Intermediate Players in the initial levels of Development will be introduced to stroke mechanics and transition to refinement of these strokes. As players advance through the levels of Development, more advanced techniques with a larger array of shots will be addressed with the focus of implementing match play strategies. Registration Deadline: Monday Prior to Session Start Ages: 11-14 yrs. Days: Monday-Thursday Dates: See Session Dates Time: 10:30AM-12PM Cost: $108 Location: Miller Park Min/Max: 6/8 Development Players in the initial levels of Development will be introduced to stroke mechanics and transition to refinement of these strokes. As players advance through the levels of Development, more advanced techniques with a larger array of shots will be addressed with the focus of implementing match play strategies. It is recommended that players at the upper level of development enter tournaments on a regular basis in order to test their skills in a competitive setting. Registration Deadline: Monday Prior to Session Start Ages: 11-18 yrs. Days: Monday-Thursday Dates: See Session Dates Time: 10:30AM-12PM Cost: $108 Location: Miller Park Min/Max: 6/8
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ADULT PROGRAMS Spring Bags League Spring means warmer weather is coming and our spring bags league is back! We’ll follow a 7 week regular season with a double elimination tournament to crown our champions! Each week your team of two will play 3 games to 21. Registrants must sign up as a team; individuals will not be taken. Only one member per team needs to register. Registration Deadline: Thursday, April 28 Ages: 18 years and older Days: Thursday Dates: May 5-June 23 Time: 6-9PM Cost: $30 Location: American Legion Post 232 Min/Max: 8/16 TEAMS
Share your talents and skills with your community! Polk City Parks & Recreation is always looking to offer new and different programs. Please contact Jason @ 515-984-6233 or jthraen@polkcityia.gov.
COED Sand Volleyball BUMP, SET, and SPIKE your way into our new 6 on 6 COED volleyball league! League will consist of regular season play followed by a single elimination tournament. This is a self officiated league. Registrants must sign up as a team; individuals will not be taken. Only one member per team needs to register. All players must sign team roster. Registration Deadline: Tuesday, June 7 Ages: 18 years and older Days: Tuesday Dates: June 14-July 26 Time: 6-10PM Cost: $100 Location: Kiwanis Park Min/Max: 6/8 TEAMS
COED Adult Softball BATTER UP! We’ll play a 7 game regular season followed by a double elimination tournament. This league is self officiated. Registrants must sign up as a team; individuals will not be taken. Only one member per team needs to register. All players must sign team roster. Registration Deadline: Friday, July 1 Ages: 18 years and older Days: Sunday Dates: July 10-August 28 Time: 2-6PM Cost: $200 Location: Sports Complex Min/Max: 6/8 TEAMS
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ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS Introduction to Fly Fishing Think you need fast moving streams and trout in the water to enjoy fly fishing? THINK AGAIN! Join Fly Fish Iowa for this introduction into fly fishing! Topics covered will include gear needed, types of fish, types of water, and casting demonstration and practice. Please note that actual fly fishing will not take place, only education and instruction. Registration Deadline: Wednesday Prior to Activity Date Ages: 12 years and older Days: Saturday Dates: May 21 or June 4 Time: 9-10:15AM or 10:30-11:45AM Cost: $20 Location: Marina Cove Park Min/Max: 4/6
Polk City Friends of the Parks is a newly formed non-profit whose mission is to enhance , grow, and promote Polk City’s parks, trails, and greenspaces for the benefit of the entire community.
To learn more or get involved, scan the QR code below.
Learn to Play Pickleball Clinic Have you heard about Pickleball? It’s only the fastest growing sport in the United States! Stop by one of our free clinics to learn all about the sport! All ages are welcome to drop-in anytime between 9 and 11AM. Equipment will be provided, or feel free to bring your own! Ages: ALL AGES Days: Saturday Dates: June 4, July 9 Time: 9-11AM Cost: FREE Location: Miller Park
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SENIOR PROGRAMS
Check out these senior programs offered at the Polk City Community Library! Wednesdays @ 10AM, Women’s Coffee Thursdays @ 1PM, Open Cards Thursdays @ 6PM, Sit ‘n Stitch Fridays @ 10AM, Men’s Coffee
Outlets of Des Moines Shopping Trip Join us for a day at the Outlets of Des Moines! Buy a little or a lot (don’t worry, we won’t judge)! You can enjoy lunch on your own at the Outlets, which offer several eating options. Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 25 Ages: 55 years and older Days: Wednesday Dates: June 1 Time: 10AM-2PM Cost: $8 Location: Depart from Miller Park Min/Max: 8/13
Lunch at The Lucky Pig Iowa is full of small town, hole-in-the-wall restaurants serving mouthwatering food. Join us for lunch as we travel to The Lucky Pig in Ogden. This gem won the coveted Best Breaded Tenderloin in Iowa Award in 2014 and is also known for their delicious homemade pies! Registration includes transportation. Please bring money for your lunch. Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 20 Ages: 55 years and older Days: Wednesday Dates: July 27 Time: 10:30AM-1:30PM Cost: $8 Location: Depart from Miller Park Min/Max: 8/13
Older Iowans Day at the Iowa State Fair Has it been ages since you’ve seen the butter cow? When was the last time you enjoyed a corndog and a refreshing state fair lemonade? Then “Find Your Fun” at the 2022 Iowa State Fair. Don’t worry about fighting traffic, we’ll drop you off inside the gates! Fee includes admission and transportation. Registration Deadline: Wednesday, August 10 Ages: 55 years and older Days: Wednesday Dates: August 17 Time: 8AM-3PM Cost: $18 Location: Depart from Miller Park Min/Max: 8/13
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Yoga in the Park Join local, certified yoga instructors for Yoga in the Park! Participants 8 years old and up are encouraged to bring a yoga mat or towel and a water bottle to experience some gentle yoga in a beautiful Polk City park! Classes take place from 8-9am. Yoga in the Park is offered at no cost thanks to generous, local sponsors.
Saturday, June 4 @ Town Square
Saturday, June 18 @ Town Square Saturday, July 9 @ Town Square Saturday, July 23 @ Town Square Saturday, August 6 @ Town Square
Movies in the Park Grab the kids and some snacks and join Polk City Parks & Recreation for three FREE outdoor movies. What better way to enjoy a summer evening than to spread out a blanket and see an outdoor movie! Showtime is at dusk (approx. 8:45PM). Bring lawn chairs, blankets, your favorite snacks, and get ready for a family friendly good time! Movies in the Park are offered at no cost thanks to generous sponsorships from local businesses and individuals.
“PAW PATROL” Friday, June 3 @ Town Square
“JUNGLE CRUISE” Friday, July 8 @ Town Square
“ENCANTO” Friday, August 5 @ Town Square
FACILITY RENTALS Need a larger space to host an event or celebration? Polk City Parks & Recreation has you covered! Host your next family reunion at our Community Center. Miller Park Shelter House is perfect for graduation parties and baby showers! You can even rent an open air shelter to guarantee availability! More info can be found at https://www.polkcityia.gov/parks-andrecreation/shelter-facility-rentals. Rental fees can be found below.
Miller Park Shelter House
Kiwanis Park Shelter
PUBLIC FISHING The City of Polk City works closely with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to provide accessible, quality fishing opportunities in the Polk City community. Two ponds in Polk City’s park system are stocked with bluegill, largemouth bass, and channel catfish. Those ponds are located at Marina Cove Park (430 E. Southside Dr.) and Twelve Oaks Park (1349 Twelve Oaks Dr.). A fishing license is required. Those wishing to buy a fishing license, explore maps, get Iowa fishing regulations and learn more can visit www.iowadnr.gov/fishlocal.
Marina Cove Park Pond
Twelve Oaks Park Pond
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RECENT HAPPENINGS
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