Pioneer-Columbus Community Center
Pioneer-Columbus Community Center
2100 SE 5th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50315
Community Center Hours
- Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Closed New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, & All City Holidays
Contact Information
Sandy Whaley
Recreation Supervisor
(515) 248-6314
SJWhaley@dmgov.orgTim Smith
Recreation Coordinator
(515) 248-6315
TASmith@dmgov.org
Open-Gym Admission Fees
- Youth (10 and Under): Free
- Adults Only (19 and Over): $1
- Adult (60 and Over): Free
- Adult Monthly Pass: $12
Pioneer-Columbus Community Center has many amenities to offer including: Air Hockey, Basketball, Cross Trainer, Foosball Table, Ping Pong, Pool Tables, Television, Treadmill, and a Weight Room.
Pioneer-Columbus Community Center is also open at other times for senior activities, classes, and special events. Times may vary by activity.
City of Des Moines community centers are rentable please see our rental information.
Events
Halloween Parties
The City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department offers FREE family fun with two fabulous Halloween parties at Four Mile Community Center and Pioneer-Columbus Community Center. Activities will include costume parades with prizes, interactive games, refreshments, crafts, etc. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. Please bring a sack for your candy. Party details are as follows:Four Mile Community Center
- Address: 3711 Easton Boulevard
- When: Thursday, October 29th
- Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Ages: Ages 2 thru Grade 5 with an adult, walk-ins are welcome
Pioneer-Columbus Community Center
- Address: 2100 SE 5th Street
- When: Saturday, October 24th
- Time: 10:00 a.m. to Noon
- Ages: Ages 2 thru Grade 5 with an adult, walk-ins are welcome
Pre-Register @ Four Mile by calling 248-6310 before October 26th
Pre-Register @ Pioneer-Columbus by calling 248-6316 before October 21st
Family Nights
Stay active, have fun and keep warm this winter with Family Nights. You and your family can play basketball, volleyball, pool, table tennis, foosball, billiards, air hockey and more. Come as many weeks with as many participants as you’d like.
Dates: The last Friday of every month between January and May
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Cost: Children 16 and under can attend, along with their parents or legal guardians, for free. No registration is required.
Location: Pioneer-Columbus Community Center, 2100 SE 5th Street

City of Des Moines, Iowa
Parks and Recreation
- Capitol Center I, Suite 200
- 600 East Court Avenue
- Des Moines, Iowa 50309
- Phone: (515) 237-1386
- E-mail: Information Center
- Web Site: http://www.dmgov.org


