Polk City Parks & Recreation WINTER/SPRING 2022
Registration Opens Polk City Residents: 12/27/2021 Non-Residents: 1/3/2022
Polk City Parks & Recreation P.O. Box 426, 112 Third St.
Polk City, IA 50226 515-984-6233 / www.polkcityia.gov
PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS Start Smart Baseball This is an organized introductory baseball program for the first-time player. Parents will interact and learn how to teach their child a variety of baseball skills including throwing, catching, batting, and base running. Each child will receive a glove, ball, koosh balls, and a bat. Registration Deadline: Monday, May 2 Ages: 3-5 yrs. Days: Monday/Wednesday Dates: May 9-25 Time: 5-5:30PM Cost: $50 Location: Kiwanis Park Min/Max: 8/12
PARKS & RECREATION
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Mission Statement To provide high-quality facilities, parks, programs, and special events that meet the needs of the Polk City community.
Vision Statement To be a leader in promoting community health and well-being through safe,
Dodgeball Keep your kids active after school by joining Dodgeball Derivatives! We’ll explore several different ways to play the game of Dodgeball like Artillery, Shipwreck, Minefield, and Last One Standing! These are great games using our specially designed foam dodgeballs. Registration Deadline: Thursday, February 3 Ages: 7-10 yrs. Days: Thursdays Dates: February 10-24 Time: 4:30-5:30PM Cost: $20 Location: Lakeside Fellowship Gym Min/Max: 12/24
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
Duckling Art Class This super fun class will celebrate a welcome sign of spring, baby ducklings! Students will create a masterpiece, play games, and meet real ducklings! This fun class is sure to get your student excited about art and nature! Registration Deadline: Friday, March 11 Ages: 5-8 yrs. Days: Friday Dates: March 18 Time: 9:00-11:30AM Cost: $35 Location: Kids Create Min/Max: 8/12
515-984-6233 / www.polkcityia.gov
YOUTH PROGRAMS Narwhal Canvas Class Join Kids Create for this laid back canvas painting class! Students will create a narwhal painting while enjoying snacks, music, and friends. Each painting is sure to be a unique work of art as students are guided through the lesson, but encouraged to make individual choices. Registration Deadline: Saturday, March 26 Ages: 6-10 yrs. Days: Saturday Dates: April 2 Time: 9:00-11:30AM Cost: $35 Location: Kids Create Min/Max: 8/12
DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE March 2022 will mark two years for me as the Parks & Recreation Director in Polk City. Still living in the shadow of a pandemic, the past 24 months have been anything but normal. Through all of the uncertainty though, some things have remained consistent. This includes selfless community involvement and sponsorship. While too long to list individually, Polk City Parks & Recreation would
Spring Break Trips: Great Escape Stuck at home for spring break?! Join us for a fun-filled afternoon at Great Escape in Pleasant Hill! We’ll bowl, play laser tag, and check out Great Escape’s giant arcade! Participants will be transported by Parks & Recreation staff. Registration Deadline: Tuesday, March 8 Ages: 7-8 yrs. Days: Tuesday Dates: March 15 Time: 12:00-4:30PM Cost: $30 Location: Miller Park Min/Max: 10/13
like to thank those businesses, individuals, and community organizations that have volunteered their time, talents, and money to provide quality parks, programs, and special events in Polk City!
I already considered myself pretty lucky to have
been offered this position. The commitment to community I’ve witnessed and experienced only
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, March 9 Ages: 9-10 yrs. Days: Wednesday Dates: March 16 Time: 12:00-4:30PM Cost: $30 Location: Miller Park Min/Max: 10/13
solidifies that thinking even more! Thanks for the support Polk City!
Should you ever have program ideas or suggestions, feel free to contact me at 515-329-8036 or jthraen@polkcityia.gov.
Jason Thraen
Registration Deadline: Thursday, March 10 Ages: 11-12 yrs. Days: Thursday Dates: March 17 Time: 12:00-4:30PM Cost: $30 Location: Miller Park Min/Max: 10/13
Parks & Recreation Director
515-984-6233 / www.polkcityia.gov
ADULT PROGRAMS Winter Shuffleboard League Join us this winter for 6 weeks of shuffleboard fun! We’ll follow a 5 week regular season with a double elimination tournament to crown our champions! Each week your team of two will play 3 games to 15. Registrants must sign up as a team; individuals will not be taken. Only one member per team needs to register. Registration Deadline: Thursday, February 17 Ages: 18 years and older Days: Thursday Dates: February 24-March 31 Time: 6-9PM Cost: $20 Location: American Legion Post 232 Min/Max: 6/8 TEAMS
Are you or someone you know a group fitness instructor? If so, LET'S TALK! Polk City Parks & Rec is looking to offer more evening adult fitness classes, but first we need some rock star instructors! If interested, please contact Jason @ 515-329-8036 or jthraen@polkcityia.gov.
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
Intro to Pickleball Have you heard about Pickleball? It’s only the fastest growing sport in the United States! Come join us and learn all about the sport just in time for summer. Equipment will be provided, but you are more than welcome to bring your own! Registration Deadline: Tuesday, May 10 Ages: 18 years and older Days: Tuesday/Thursday Dates: May 17-26 Time: 7-8PM Cost: $20 Location: Miller Park Min/Max: 4/8
515-984-6233 / www.polkcityia.gov
SPECIAL EVENTS Inaugural “Crazy for Cribbage” Tournament Are you crazy about cribbage? Then join us for an afternoon of 15’s, 31’s, nobs, and nibs! After 8 games, we’ll add up the scores and crown our champion! Prizes will be awarded. On-site registration may be available if openings remain. Registration Deadline: Wednesday, March 2 Ages: ALL AGES Days: Saturday Dates: March 5 Time: 1-4PM Cost: $5 Location: American Legion Post 232 Min/Max: 8/24
Share your talents and skills with your community! Polk City Parks & Rec is always looking to offer new and different programs. Please contact Jason @ 515-3298036 or jthraen@polkcityia.gov if interested.
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.
515-984-6233 / www.polkcityia.gov
Polk City has several organizations offering youth sports opportunities throughout the year. For more information, click on the organization’s logo! Polk City Little League
North Polk United Soccer Club
North Polk Sports Camps
Photo Release Polk City Parks and Recreation may record or take photos of participants enrolled in activities, programs, and special events. These photos and/or recordings may be used for future Polk City Parks and Recreation promotional material.
Thanks to all the volunteers, sponsors, businesses, vendors, local non-profits and organizations, and city departments for your involvement with Light Up Polk City 2021!
Join us Friday, December 2nd for Light Up Polk City 2022!