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Des Moines Parks and Recreation offers programming and fitness at two busy community centers that serve people of all ages year-round. Pioneer-Columbus and Scott Four-Mile Community Centers are nearly always hopping with free and low-cost events, activities and programs for youths, adults, seniors and families.

The centers have gymnasiums for games like volleyball and basketball, fitness and cardiovascular rooms with weights, treadmills and cross trainers, as well as game areas with air hockey, billiards, table tennis and other table games. For those who don’t want to spend time in the gym, Scott Four-Mile has a Nintendo Wii, where you can play video games like basketball, bowling or tennis by yourself or with a friend, or get a cardiovascular workout through yoga, Pilates or aerobics, all while in front of the TV screen. All this is available for open recreation and gym from morning to evening Monday-Friday, with some special times set aside for various age groups. Seniors and youth through late teens use these facilities free of charge and others pay just $1/day.

Folks age 16 and over can log free time in the computer labs to work on school assignments, surf the web or just play some games. Multi-purpose meeting rooms are used not only for center programs and activities such as crafts and bingo, but are also available to rent for private functions… and so are the gymnasiums! At Pioneer-Columbus children 5 and under have fun crawling on, over and through exercise mats, play equipment and a tunnel at the Indoor Park located in one of the gymnasiums during the cold winter and spring months.

Follow the links below for the community centers’ hours and schedules.

Holiday Lights Bus Tours

Did you ever wonder what put the twinkle in Santa’s eyes? Maybe it’s the “Jolly Holiday Lights” at Water Works Park or your neighborhood light displays. Des Moines Park and Recreation Department is happy to once again sponsor the Holiday Lights Bus Tours at Four Mile Community Center, 3711 Easton Blvd., and Pioneer Columbus Community Center, 2100 SE 5th Street. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Pre-Registration is required at both community centers.

Cost:

Four Mile Community Center - $2.00 per person on boarding (exact cash payment please)
Pioneer Columbus Community Center - $2.00 per person paid with registration.

When:

Four Mile Community Center – Tuesday, December 8 – Boarding at 5:45 p.m., departing at 6:00 p.m. and returning at 8:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served on-board the bus.
Pioneer Columbus Community Center – Tuesday, December 8
Boarding at Chesterfield at 5:45 p.m.
Boarding at Pioneer Columbus at 5:45 p.m.
Both buses departing at 6:00 p.m. and both buses will return to Pioneer Columbus for refreshments at 7:45 p.m.
Chesterfield bus returns at 8:30 p.m.

Pre-Registration deadline is December 4 for both Community Centers. For Four Mile, call 515-248-6310 and for Pioneer Columbus, call 248-6316. REGISTER EARLY!

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