Activities and Programs for All Ages

Youth, adult and senior offerings are for all ages unless otherwise specified. If you do not find a list of activities or programs below the headings there are no offerings for the group at this time.  

Institute of Reading Development

Day(s): Check the link below

Time: Check the link below

Fees: Check the link below

Ages: All ages 

2014 Summer Reading Programs for Children and Adults

For an enjoyable activity with lifelong benefits, we recommend one of our eight different reading skills programs designed and taught by instructors from the Institute of Reading Development. Programs are offered as a community service by City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation for the following grades:

4-Year-Olds and Entering Kindergarteners
Entering 1st Graders
Entering 2nd Graders
Entering 3rd Graders
Entering 4th or 5th Graders
Entering 6th, 7th, or 8th Graders
Entering 9th, 10th, or 11th Graders
Entering 12th Graders, College Students, or Adults

Click the link below for dates, times and online registration:

http://dmgov.readingprograms.org/

PickleBall

Beginning December 11, 2010

Day(s): Wednesday & Thursday

Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm

Fees: Free

Ages: All age groups 

Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department will offer a free PickleBall program. PickleBall is a sport that is played on a badminton court with a lowered net and combines the elements of tennis, table tennis and badminton. Events are scheduled for all age groups. Free clinics taught by Central Iowa PickleBall Ambassador, Steve Stone, will be held on the Saturday, December 18, Saturday, January 8, and Saturday February 5. Participants under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult for all sessions. This is a drop-in program with no pre-registration required.

Indoor Wiffleball

January 8, 2012 through February 26, 2012

Day(s): Sunday

Time:

Fees: $25 per team

Ages: 16 and over 

This is an eight week Indoor Wiffleball league. Teams will play a doubleheader each week. Both competitive and recreation leagues are available with skill levels of all kinds welcome. Participants may register as a team or individual (to be placed on a team).

Taekwondo

Year Round

Day(s): Mondays & Wednesdays - Tuesdays & Thursdays Pee Wee Class

Time: M,W - 6:00pm - 7:00pm (beginners) 7:00pm - 8:00pm (advanced). T,Th (Pee Wee) - 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Fees: $40 monthly
$1/person for first time students

Ages: All ages 

Try Taekwondo, Aerobic Training, Practical System of Self-Defense, Self Esteem and Confidence builder.

We provide moral education in: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, Indomitable Spirit

PeeWee program - ages 4 to 6 years

Youth Activities and Programs

Adult Activities and Programs

Adult Pick-Up Basketball

Year Round

Day(s): Monday - Friday

Time: 8am-5pm Mon, Tue & Friday - 12pm-5pm Wed & Thurs

Fees: $1.00 per day or $12.00 per month

Ages: Ages 18 and Up 

Come on in and compete with some of the best players in Des Moines.

Senior Activities and Programs

Polk County Congregate Meals

Except Holidays

Day(s): Monday through Friday

Time: Meals Served at 11:30 AM

Fees: Donations Welcome

Seniors enjoy bingo, billiards, cards and crafts, as well as a nutritious lunch served at 11:30 a.m. by Polk County Congregate Meals Coordinator, Ray Ann Scione. Please call Ray @ 288-3734 between 8:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. weekdays to make meal reservations at least 24 hours in advance.

A transportation application is available for those who need transportation to and from the meal site. The form can be completed on-site or over the phone. Group transportation is done on a route and timing varies by site.

Polk County Congregate Meals also provides educational speakers and healthcare services like blood pressure checks and foot care clinics.

Holiday parties, great entertainment and friendly people are here for enjoyment.

Senior Bingo

Year Round

Day(s): 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the Month

Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Fees: Free

For the bingo lover, come join other seniors on the first (1st) and third (3rd) Tuesday of the month.