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5 YOUTH
PROGRAMS 11 ADULT
PROGRAMS
FALL
WINTER
2023/24
PROGRAM GUIDE
TABLE of CONTENTS
Parks & Recreation Information ........................ 3
Registration & Policies..........................................4
Youth Programs
Camps & Activities.....................................5
“Connecting the community and
Partnered Programs...................................6
enhancing the quality of life through
recreational opportunities with Sports & Fitness...........................................9
tradition, excellence and leadership.” Special Needs Activities..........................10
Adult Programs
Trips & Activities........................................11
Sports & Fitness.........................................14
Parks & Amenities...............................................15
Rentals & Reservations......................................20
Sugar Creek Municipal Golf Course................23
Special Events.....................................................24
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Pictured left to right:
Ron Heimann, Jim Pizinger,
Jacob Perkins, Kyle Chambers,
Josh VandeKamp, Melissa Stotz,
Matt Jermier, Joe Carroll,
Corey Adkins, Holly Holmes,
Dan Knust, Mark Burkhart
and Danae Edwards
PARKS & RECREATION INFORMATION
Parks & Recreation Office Sugar Creek Municipal
805 University Avenue Golf Course
Waukee, IA 50263 1505 6th Street
Phone: 515-978-0007 Phone: 515-987-5247
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8-4 p.m. The course is open daily
parksandrecreation@Waukee.org mid-March through November,
weather permitting.
Parks & Recreation Staff sugarcreekgolfcourse@Waukee.org
Matt Jermier,
Parks & Recreation Director Sugar Creek Staff
mjermier@Waukee.org Dan Knust
Josh VandeKamp, Golf Course Superintendent
Assistant Parks & Recreation Director dknust@Waukee.org
jvandekamp@Waukee.org
Triumph Park Staff
Danae Edwards,
Recreation Supervisor Kyle Chambers
dedwards@Waukee.org Triumph Park Superintendent
kchambers@Waukee.org
Jacob Perkins, Recreation Supervisor
jperkins@Waukee.org Ricardo Vizcarra
Athletic Facilities Groundskeeper
Laura Stanish, Recreation Coordinator rvizcarra@Waukee.org
lstanish@Waukee.org
Melissa Stotz, Administrative Assistant 2023 Park Board
mstotz@Waukee.org Blake Crow
Joe Carroll, Facilities Manager Mackenzie Kaplan
jcarroll@Waukee.org Kellie Staiert
Josh Loeffelholz
Holly Holmes, Horticulture Technician
Cal Oraw
hholmes@Waukee.org
Ali Payne
Ron Heimann, Laborer Jessica Mitchell
Corey Adkins, Laborer Logan Murray
Jim Pizinger, Laborer Theresa Ward
Mark Burkhart, Laborer
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PROGRAM REGISTRATION & POLICIES
4 WAYS TO
REGISTER
• QR code
Registration will open August 31
at 8 a.m. for all activities
unless otherwise noted.
• Online via Waukee.org/Registration.
• With a printable registration form found at
Waukee.org/PrintForm.
• In-person or via mail at the Waukee Parks & Recreation
Department, 805 University Avenue, Waukee, IA 50263.
What is your cancelation policy?
Programs, activities, special events and festivals which are canceled, postponed or changed in
location will be announced as soon as possible. Please check Facebook or Waukee.org for updates.
Waukee Parks & Recreation reserves the right to cancel a program or an activity that does not meet
the minimum number of participants necessary to offer the program.
What is your program refund policy?
Programs/Classes/Camps: A $5 non-refundable processing fee will be deducted from the refund
when an enrollee withdraws from a program at least one week prior to the first day of the program.
Within one week of the program start date, a refund will not be issued.
Leagues: A $5 non-refundable processing fee will be deducted from the refund when an enrollee
withdraws prior to rosters being made. After rosters are formed, no refund will be issued.
Trips: Cancelations for trips must be made at least three weeks prior to the trip date to receive a full
refund less a $5 non-refundable processing fee. No refund will be issued for cancellations within 3
weeks of the trip.
What is your facility rental refund policy?
To receive a refund, reservations must be cancelled at least 10 business days prior to the date of
reservation. A $10 non-refundable processing fee will be deducted from the refund. No refund will be
issued for cancelations made within 10 business days of the start of the reservation.
What is your photo/video policy?
Photos and videos may be taken of participants and guests at programs, activities, leagues, trips,
special events and festivals. These photos and videos may be used in promotional materials, press
releases and kits, magazine articles, newsletters, Waukee.org and any City social media channels.
Facebook: WaukeeParksandRecreation
Twitter/X: @CityofWaukee
Instagram: @CityofWaukee
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Storywalk
Take an adventure with a story this fall! The
Waukee Public Library and the Parks & Recreation
Department have joined together to promote
literature and exercise. Enjoy a different book each
month displayed along the Heart of the Warrior
Trail. Start near the Warrior Lane/Ashworth Drive
roundabout and head west along the trail.
Tumbling Tots & Tumbling Tots 2 Red Cross Babysitting Training
These 30-minute programs are designed for little Build confidence and increase your
gymnasts to learn and increase basic tumbling marketability as a babysitter with
motions in a group environment. It emphasizes the American Red Cross Babysitting
balance and coordination through tumbling moves, Certification class. Participants will
exercises and songs. Children must be the required gain hands-on practice of life-saving
age prior to the start of the session. A parent or babysitting skills with mannequins. This is a
guardian must accompany 2- and 3-year-olds. great class for those getting ready to start
babysitting on their own or for those who
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will be in charge of younger siblings for
Session 1: Sept. 18-21
short periods of time. Participants must be
Session 2: Oct. 16-19 at least 11 years old and will need to bring
Session 3: Nov. 13-16 a sack lunch. Each participant will receive
Session 4: Dec. 11-14 a Babysitter’s Training Handbook and a
Session 5: Jan. 8-11 starter kit.
Session 6: Feb. 5-8
Session 7: Tuesdays Friday, Oct. 27
Mar. 4-7
Monday, Jan. 15
Times Ages Friday, Feb. 23
5-5:30 p.m 2-3 years old
Time 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
5:45-6:15 p.m. 4-5 years old
Location Waukee Community Center
Location Vineyard building
north of Min/Max 6/8
St. Boniface Church, Fee $80
1230 S Warrior Lane Ages 11 years & up
Min/Max 4/12
Fee $22
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The Parks & Recreation arts, self- respect, self-discipline and coordination
of mind and body. Instructor Dickey Renshi has
Department is proud to partner
more than 30 years of martial arts teaching
with area organizations to experience. He is an elementary teacher and
offer even more programs to three-time inductee into the Martial Arts Hall of
community members! Fame.
Dates Wednesdays
Session 1: Sept. 20-Oct. 25
Session 2: Nov. 1-Dec. 13 (No class Nov. 22)
Camp Brainiac: Holiday Edition Session 3: Jan. 3-Feb. 7
Camp Brainiac is popping up over the winter Session 4: Feb. 21-Apr. 3 (No class Mar.13)
break for a half day of STEM fun with our Session 5: Apr. 10-May 15
teachers. Bring a lunch and join a morning of fun Times
with a holiday-themed, make-and-take project. Little Ninjas: 6-6:30 p.m.
Date Friday, Dec. 22 Karate: 6:35-7:35 p.m.
Time 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Location Fox Creek Pavilion
Location Fox Creek Pavilion Min/Max 10/20
Min/Max 10/20 Fees
Fee $45 Little Ninjas: $35
Karate: $40
Ages 6-12 years old
Ages
Registration Dec. 15
Little Ninjas: 4-6 years old
Deadline
Karate: 6-Adult
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Life Time: Tennis Classes
Trained tennis professionals from Life Time lead
classes and provide experienced advice as
players learn and perfect tennis fundamentals.
Classes range from beginner lessons to more
advanced tennis strategies, so players can
receive instruction tailored to their skill level.
OUTDOOR
Dates Tuesdays-Thursday
Session 1: Sept. 5-14
Session 2: Sept. 19-28
Times Ages
4-4:30 p.m. 3-5 years old
4:30-5:30 p.m. 5-10 years old
5:30-6:30 p.m. 11-16 years old
Location Fox Creek Park; Tennis Court
Fees
3-5 years old $45.50
5-16 years old $ 91 Studio Bea Dance: 2 to Move
Studio Bea Dance’s 30-minute introductory
INDOOR class is designed for parents and their little
Life Time will offer several indoor lessons for youth dancer to bond and have fun. Dancers will
throughout the fall and winter. Check Waukee. gain confidence and improve social and gross
org/Registration for future offerings. motor skills while using their imagination to learn
and explore movement. The class is open to
Life Time: Pickleball Classes children ages 18 months through 3 years old.
Learn and hone your pickleball skills with the help Dates Saturdays
of trained instructors from Life Time. Classes will TBD
focus on teaching introductory lessons and skills. Time 9-9:30 a.m.
Thursdays Location Studio Bea Dance,
Session 1: Sept. 7–28 67 NE Carefree Lane
Session 2: Oct. 5-26
Min/Max 4/16
Times Ages Ages 18 months-3 years old
4-5 p.m. 7-15 years old
5-6 p.m. 16 years and older
Location Fox Creek Park
Min/Max 4/16
Fee $56
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Real Food 4 Kids: Cooking Club
Kids can build a critical life skill while having fun
with weekly hands-on cooking classes. Each
week, the class will work as a group to make
Sunflower Fine Art:
a couple recipes from scratch and then enjoy
Fun with Drawing & Painting eating their creations. Along the way, they
Youth will learn professional concepts of learn about different ingredients and practice
drawing with various media and have chances techniques to develop their confidence in the
to try classic, abstract or animated cartoon kitchen.
styles. The programs combine drawing • Learn about the ingredients, where they
and painting, realistic and abstract, classic come from and why it’s important to eat
shading and animated design. The class healthy
ranges from creating easy single images to a • Practice safe techniques for measuring,
complete piece of art including main object, stirring, chopping and more
background, changes of light and harmonious • Learn to work with appliances, such as a
colors. Sunflower Fine Art studio is owned by blender, food processor, mixer, hot plate,
professional artist Tingting S. Beck. Her art griddle or oven
has been honored at various professional art
competitions, and she has taught art classes Classes will include things like:
for more than a decade. Materials for class are • Snacks, such as energy bites or smoothies
included in each session. • Veggies & dips (great opportunity to
practice proper chopping techniques with
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kid-safe knives)
Session 1: Sundays; Oct. 1-Nov. 5
• Simple meals, such as pasta dishes, soups,
Session 2: Thursdays; Oct. 5-Nov. 9
ramen or pancakes
Session 3: Tuesdays; Nov. 7-Dec. 12
• More advanced dishes, such as homemade
Session 4: Sundays; Nov. 12-Dec. 17
wontons, spring rolls or tortillas
Session 5: Mondays; Jan. 15-Feb. 19
Session 6: Tuesdays; Jan. 16-Feb. 20 Dates Mondays
Session 7: Thursdays; Jan. 18-Feb. 22 Session 1: Oct. 30-Dec. 11
Session 8: Sundays; Jan. 21-Feb. 25 Session 2: March 18-May 6
Times Sessions 2, 3, 5, 6, 7; 5-6:30 p.m. Times
Sessions 1, 4, 8: 3:30-5 p.m. 6-8 years old 5:30-6:30 p.m.
9-12 years old 7-8 p.m.
Location Sunflower Fine Art Studio,
268 W. Hickman Road
Location Ridge Pointe Pavilion
Min/Max 2/6
Min/Max 6/12
Fee $165
Fees
Ages 6-17 years old Session 1: $180
Session 2: $205
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2024 Girls Spring Recreational
Softball League
Youth Basketball League Players are divided into five leagues based on
Week 1 for this introductory basketball league their grade level for the 2023-2024 school year.
focuses on fundamentals with practice, drills and The season runs early April through early June,
a scrimmage. Weeks two through six include weather permitting. Online registration is open
practice and warm-up time before playing Dec. 1, 2023 through Feb. 15, 2024. NOTE: Players
scheduled games. The goal of this league is to are required to provide their own helmet and ball
teach young participants the basic skills and rules glove. Volunteer coaches are needed!
of basketball as well as sportsmanship. Coed
Leauge/Grades Fee
teams will be formed at random.
Volunteer coaches are needed! Majors League: $110
5th-7th (10-game season)
Saturdays Jan. 6-Feb. 10
Minors League: $110
*snow date: Feb.17
3rd-4th (10-game season)
Times Games are scheduled
Intermediate: $80
between 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
2nd (8-game season)
Location Grant Ragan Elementary
Coach Pitch/T-ball $80
Fee $75 (includes team t-shirt) 1st (8-game season)
Grades K-1st: 120 participants Coach Pitch/T-ball $80
2nd-3rd: 80 participants Kindergarten (8-game season)
Youth Girls Volleyball League Youth Golf Clinic
Build skills and learn the game of volleyball with Taught by certified US Kids Golf, TPI and PGA Pro,
this introductory league. This league will teach Chelsea Soda, participants are divided into small
participants the fundamentals of passing, setting, groups based on age and experience level. They
hitting and serving. Week one will be structured will learn the fundamentals of golf in a fun and
as a practice to learn fundamental skills and drills. challenging environment, along with games and
Weeks two through six include warm-up time contests.
before playing scheduled games.
Volunteer coaches are needed! Participants are only allowed to register for one
session.
Saturdays Jan. 6-Feb. 10
*snow date: Feb. 17 Saturdays
Times Games are scheduled at 9 Session 1: Sept. 9; 9-11 a.m.
a.m. or 10 a.m. on Saturday Session 2: Sept. 16; 9-11 a.m.
mornings. Session 3: Sept. 23; 10 a.m.-noon
Location TBA Location Sugar Creek Municipal Golf Course
Fee $75 (includes team t-shirt) Min/Max 5/10
Fee $75
Grades 4th-5th: 40 participants
6th-7th: 40 participants Ages 8-13 years old
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Miracle League®
Join the Parks & Recreation Department for one
of our Miracle League baseball seasons. Miracle
League is a nationwide organization that creates
opportunities for youth with special needs to play
baseball for free. Both fall and spring leagues are
held on Saturday mornings at Waukee’s Triumph
To register or for more information, Park on the Greater Iowa Credit Union Field.
visit can-play.org
The non-competitive league plays each game as
Can Play follows:
Where Play has no Limits! • Each game consists of two innings
Can Play Sports is an organization aiming • Every player bats once each inning
to increase the positive impacts on youth • All players are safe on the bases
through the growth and evolution of • Every player scores a run before the inning is
adaptive and no-cost sports programs. over (last one up gets a homerun)
Every child CAN PLAY. Can Play Sports • All games end in a tie
provides play opportunities for children with • Community volunteers serve as “buddies” to
physical, cognitive, social, mental, financial assist the players throughout the game
or other barriers. Programs include super-
hero training, fitness, group games, music/ Fee FREE
movement and seasonal sports. Participants
will also work on social skills development Ages 5-19 years old
and have lots of fun.
Community volunteers are needed!
Please complete the form at
Waukee.org/MiracleLeagueVolunteer
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Fall Farm Day Trip CPR Certification Class: Learn How to
We’re headed to northeast Iowa to explore Help Save a Life
everything FARMS! We’ll tour Hansen’s Dairy Learning CPR today can help save your child
farm where we’ll learn about dairy farming and or loved one! According to American Heart
processing, meet their cows and kangaroos and Association (AHA), immediate CPR can double
taste their homemade ice cream. We’ll also tour or triple the chances of survival after a cardiac
the John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum and arrest. Taught by professionals at the Waukee Fire
get an up-close look at John Deere equipment Department, this in-person CPR Certification class
and witness the evolution from horse drawn teaches you how to perform CPR correctly, use an
to horsepower. Enjoy lunch and shopping at AED and help a person who is choking.
Barn Happy, a local favorite! Fee includes all
Saturdays Oct. 21
tours, lunch, bus transportation and gratuities. March 9
Cancellations not accepted after September 11.
Time 9 a.m.-noon
Date Wednesday, Sept. 27 Pick-up Location Waukee Community Center
Time 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Min/Max 3/6
Pick-up Waukee Community Center Fee $85
Location
Age No minimum age
Min/Max 10/25
(The AHA does not mandate
Fee $105 a minimum age requirement
Registration Sept. 11 for learning CPR. The ability
Deadline to perform CPR is based
more on body strength than
age. Studies have shown
that children as young as
nine years old can learn and
retain CPR skills.)
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Snacks & Facts
No time to attend an evening or weekend program? Try our Snacks & Facts
series! We’ll have a speaker every first Friday of the month at the Waukee
Community Center, 675 Walnut St. Come ready to learn, and we’ll provide the
snacks! Stick around for bingo at 1 p.m. with Waukee Parks and Recreation.
Sept. 1
Country Music Memories Signed in Ink
Calling all country music fans! Darla Knutson,
retired from a long career with local country
station KIX101.1 in Marshalltown, has met over
150 country music artists, athletes, & celebrities—
including Garth Brooks, Reba, George Strait, and
Willie Nelson! In this talk, Darla will share her stories
about shows, artists, and experiences throughout
her years in the radio industry, as well as her
collection of autographs and memorabilia.
Oct. 6
DNA Basics
Get insight into the different test services available, Day Fridays
the process, and the usefulness of DNA Testing as Time 11 a.m.
a tool to learn more about your health, traits, and Location Waukee Community Center
ancestry in this informative talk by Theresa Liewer Fee Free
of the Iowa Genealogical Society.
Nov. 3
Zero Waste Beeswax Wrap Workshop
Come learn from Carissa Thoma with Down to
Earth Living about zero waste living and make
your own reusable beeswax wrap—a handy and
reusable replacement for cling wrap and Ziploc
bags. Carissa will share zero waste tips to help your
life “bee” a little greener! Supplies are limited and
will be first come, first served. But everyone will
learn how to make beeswax wraps so you can
make them at home after taking this class, should
supplies run out.
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Bingo! Who doesn’t love yelling that out as the victor
in this classic game of chance? Gather friends or meet
some new ones at this monthly bingo event. Improve
your odds and play two cards at once if you wish.
Fridays Sept. 1, Oct. 6, Nov. 3, March 1
Time 1-2:30 p.m.
Location Waukee Community Center
Fee Bingo $1 + $.10 per card played per round,
with a maximum of two cards at one time.
Dinner Delights
Dinner Delights freezer meal parties take care of the menu
planning, shopping and prepping for dinner. At the end
of the party, everyone takes home six meals. Participants
bring freezer bags or a cooler to take the meals home.
Dinner Delights provides the rest! View the full menu online
when you register.
Sundays Sept. 10, Oct. 8. Nov. 12, Dec. 10, Jan. 14,
Feb. 4, March 10
Times 2-4 p.m.
Location Vineyard building north of
St. Boniface Church,1230 S Warrior Lane
Min/Max 4/15
Fee $135 per 3 servings of 6 meals prior to Jan. 1
$140 per 3 servings of 6 meals after Jan. 1
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Adult Coed Indoor Volleyball League Yoga in the Park
Round up friends, coworkers or neighbors to Join local, certified yoga instructors from SPENGA-
play in our coed indoor volleyball on Sunday Waukee for Yoga in the Park. Participants 8 years
afternoons at Waukee Middle School. There will be old and up are encouraged to bring a yoga
a B-league (more competitive) and a C-league mat or towel, water bottle and $2 per person
(less competitive). Regular league play runs for 10 to Windfield Park on the second and fourth
weeks. Saturdays of September. Classes take place from
8-9 a.m.
Sundays Dec. 3-Feb. 25
Time 1-5:30 p.m. Dates Sept. 9 & 23
Location Waukee Middle School Ages 8 years and older
(905 S Warrior Lane) Fee $2 per person
Fee $390.55 per team
Life Time: Tennis Classes
Trained tennis professionals from Life Time lead
classes and provide experienced advice as
players learn and perfect tennis fundamentals.
Classes range from beginner lessons to more
advanced tennis strategies, so players can
receive instruction tailored to their skill level.
Check Waukee.org/ Registration for all class
offerings.
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neighboring trail systems. Grab your bike or take a walk on four main trails:
• Heart of the Warrior Trail
• Raccoon River Valley Trail
• Sugar Creek Trail
• Kettlestone Trails.
In addition, the City of Waukee invests in trails and greenways to make it
easier for residents to travel by foot or bike in their own neighborhoods and
enjoy great outdoor spaces.
See a full map of Waukee’s trails and parks by visiting Waukee.org/Trails.
Heart of the Warrior Trailhead Enhancement
205 Ashworth Dr.
A new amenity adds a great rest spot and access point to the Heart of the Warrior Trail. The
new space along Ashworth Drive includes a few parking spots for trail users. You can take
a break from the summer sun under a new shade structure while enjoying the beauty of a
butterfly garden donated by the Waukee Rotary Club. The bike fix-it station makes a quick
fix or tune-up more convenient.
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AMENITIES
Trailside Dog Park & Trailhead
590 SE Brick Drive
Trailside Dog Park spans four acres just east of Alice’s Road,
directly south of the popular Heart of the Warrior Trail. The park
includes public restrooms, 21 parking stalls, separated areas for
large and small dogs, a drinking fountain, dog waste stations, a
shade structure, concrete walking paths and open greenspace.
Before purchasing a pass to Trailside Dog Park, Waukee residents
must license their dogs with the City at PetData.com. Dog
passes come with an entry code to access the park. Pass fees
go toward maintenance of the park.
Dog Park Pass Type Fee
Annual Resident Pass $25
Annual Non-Resident Pass $45
Daily Pass $5
For more information regarding Trailside Dog Park, visit Waukee.org/DogPark.
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Public Fishing
regulations, please visit Waukee.org/Fishing.
The City of Waukee works closely with the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to
provide accessible, quality fishing opportunities in To buy a fishing license, explore maps, read Iowa
the Waukee community. An Iowa fishing license is fishing regulations and learn more about fishing
required at any of the public fishing ponds. in Iowa, visit IowaDNR.gov/FishLocal. In Waukee,
residents and visitors can purchase fishing licenses
• Triumph Park has an ADA-compliant in person at Fleet Farm (1300 SE Kettlestone Blvd).
fishing pier and is part of the DNR trout
stocking program. Per Iowa’s fishing regulations, the daily limit for
• Kettlestone is home to four ponds that can be bluegills is 25 and trout is 5. The daily limit for bass
accessed from the Kettlestone Greenbelt trail. is three, but bass must be at least 15 inches long
• Kettlestone Commons Ponds are north to keep. Releasing bass back into the water body
of the Holmes Murphy building and helps maintain healthy fish populations.
east of Grand Prairie Parkway.
• Tallgrass Pond is located west of Kayaks, paddle boats and motorboats are not
Grand Prairie Parkway and south of allowed on any City of Waukee ponds.
Tallgrass Lane.
• Kettlestone Village Pond is located
north of Westown Parkway and east
of SE Parkview Crossing Drive.
Winter Fun!
Warrior Park Sledding Hill
1050 4th Street
Waukee has a customized,
engineered sledding hill at Warrior Park
guaranteed to make any snow day the
greatest day ever. Bundle up and have
some winter fun.
Grant Park Outdoor Ice Rink
605 SE Driftwood Lane
Grab your skates and head to to the free
outdoor rink at Grant Park during the winter
months. Donated by the Iowa Wild and Wells
Fargo, the 80 x 40 feet rink is open to the
public with designated hours for free skating
and hockey. When weather permits, the
rink is open daily for hockey from dawn to
noon and free skating from noon to dusk.
Find rules and opening date information
at Waukee.org/IceRink. Follow the Parks &
Recreation Facebook page for rink updates.
Users must provide their own skates and
safety equipment.
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AMENITIES
Waukee is home to 20
beautiful City parks and trail
amenities. Find walking trails,
play areas, sport courts,
Drinking Fountain
Number of Acres
water features and more.
Rentable Facility
Restrooms
Play Area
Parking
Parks Address
Alice Nizzi Park 715 NE Dellwood Dr. 3.2 2 x
Centennial Park 1255 S. Warrior Ln. 33.75 2 x 3 x x
Fox Creek Park 522 NE Westgate Dr. 18.83 1 x 1 x x
G.E. Davis Park 675 Walnut St. .25 1 x
Glynn Village Park South 2255 S. Warrior Ln. .30 1 x
Glynn Village Trail Amenity Brodie St. & Dunham Dr. .25 1 x
Grant Park 605 SE Driftwood Ln. 1.42 x 1 x x
Heart of the Warrior Trailhead 205 Ashworth Dr. .5 x x
Raccoon River Valley Trailhead N 10th & Hickman Rd. 2.5 x x x
Ridge Pointe Park 655 SE Legacy Pointe Blvd. 22.75 1 x 2 x
Songbird Park Behind 1070 1st Pl. 3.7
Southfork Park 770 SE Southbranch Dr. 1.52 1 x
Stratford Crossing Park 1250 NW Yorktown Dr. 7 x 1 x x
Sugar Creek Park 2955 Serenity Dr. 5.05 x 1 x
Trailside Dog Park & Trailhead 590 SE Brick Dr. 4.56 x x x
Triangle Park Ashworth Dr. & 6th St. .17 x x
Triumph Park 700 NW Douglas Pkwy. 67 x 1 x x
Warrior Park 1050 4th St. 7 1 x x
Westown Meadows Park 2445 SE Willowbrook Dr. 4.89 x 1 x x
Windfield Park 114 Windfield Pkwy. 4 1 x 1 x x
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Little Free Library
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Disc Golf Course
12 holes
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Gaga Ball Pit
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Sledding Hill
amenities, visit
To see photos of
all our parks and
Waukee.org/Parks.
19RENTALS &
RESERVATIONS
To reserve the Community Center, pavilions or shelters,
visit Waukee.org/Registration.
FACILITY RENTALS & POLICIES
Waukee Community Center, Ridge Pointe Pavilion & Fox Creek
Pavilion
Reservations for these year-round facilities can be made up to180 days in advance of
the desired reservation date. Online reservations for Friday through Sunday can be made
at all three facilities, as well as Monday through Thursday for Ridge Pointe and Fox Creek
facilities. For Monday through Thursday rentals at the Community Center, please call the
Waukee Parks & Recreation Department at 515-978-0007.
Centennial Park Enclosed, Centennial Park Open & Windfield Park
Open Shelters
These facilities can be rented annually April 1 through October 31 beginning March 1
for weekday rentals. Reservations can be made online up to 180 days in advance of
the desired reservation date.
For weekday rentals:
• Book online from March 1-Nov. 30 for weekday reservation dates April 1 through
October 31.
• For Fox Creek and Ridge Pointe Pavilions, online weekday reservations are closed
Dec. 1-Feb. 29. If during the weeks of Dec. 1-Feb. 29 you need to book a weekday
rental from Dec 1. -Feb. 29, call 515-978-0007 to reserve.
Waukee Community Center
20 For more information visit Waukee.org/ParksandRec | 515.978.0007Waukee Community Center Ridge Pointe Pavilion
675 Walnut Street 655 SE Legacy Pointe Boulevard
Reserve the Waukee Community Center online The Ridge Pointe Pavilion has a covered
for Friday, Saturday and Sunday rentals. For concrete patio overlooking the park. Inside
Monday through Thursday rentals, call the the 660 square-foot pavilion, you will find a
Waukee Parks & Recreation Department at refrigerator, sink and microwave along with
515-978-0007. The 2,800 square foot building restrooms that are shared with park users.
includes a refrigerator, sink, microwave, oven, The pavilion has six round tables and two
warming drawer and coffee maker. The building rectangular tables. Those tables will seat 48,
has 12 round tables, three rectangle tables and and there is additional seating on the patio. The
90 chairs, making it an ideal location for family pavilion features two charcoal grills. Year-round
reunions, small wedding receptions and business reservations are welcome as the pavilion is air-
meetings. conditioned and heated—making it ideal for
graduation parties or small celebrations.
Length of Time Fee
Half-day: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. or 4-10 p.m. $125 Length of Time Fee
Monday-Thursday Full-day: 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. $85
Full-day: 8 a.m.-10 p.m. $250
Friday-Sunday Half-day: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. or $85
Weekday Meeting $25/hr
3:30-10 p.m.
Audio/Visual Equipment $50/day
Friday-Sunday Full-day: 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. $170
Fox Creek Pavilion
522 NE Westgate Drive
Fox Creek Pavilion provides a year-round event
venue option with air-conditioning during warm
months and heat during cold months. The 1,200
square-foot facility features a kitchenette, 13 tables
and chairs to seat up to 78 people and attached
indoor restrooms, making this a great party or
reception location.
Length of Time Fee
Monday-Thursday Full-day: 8 a.m.-10 p.m. $125
Friday-Sunday Half-day: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. $125
or 4-10 p.m.
Friday-Sunday Full-day: 8 a.m.-10 p.m. $250
Fox Creek Pavilion
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RESERVATIONS
Centennial Park Enclosed Shelter
1255 S. Warrior Lane
The enclosed shelter is located on the southwest corner of Centennial Park with a small
deck overlooking the park and a charcoal grilling area. Inside the shelter are 12 picnic tables.
The shelter does not have heating or air-conditioning and is only available to rent April 1-Oct. 31.
This is an all-day rental from 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
Rental fee: $60
Centennial Park Open Air Shelter
1255 S. Warrior Lane
The open-air shelter is in the heart of Centennial Park and has 11 picnic tables and two charcoal
grills. The shelter is available to rent April 1-Oct. 31. This is an all-day rental from 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
Rental fee: $35
Windfield Park Open Air Shelter
114 Windfield Parkway
The Windfield Park Open Air Shelter sits adjacent to play areas, a full basketball court and a
backstop for baseball and softball. Other amenities include a shelter house, four picnic tables,
a bike rack, 13 parking spots and a unisex enclosed restroom. The shelter is available to rent April
1-Oct. 31. This is an all-day rental from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. The maximum capacity is 25 people.
Rental fee: $35
Windfield Park Open Air Shelter
22 For more information visit Waukee.org/ParksandRec | 515.978.0007SUGAR CREEK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
1505 6th Street | 515-987-5247
The City of Waukee maintains Sugar Creek Municipal Golf Course – a beautiful 9-hole, Par 34 golf
course that is typically open mid-March through mid-November, weather permitting. The course is
great for beginners while providing a challenge for seasoned golfers. The practice facilities include a
driving range, putting green and chipping area. Online tee times, season passes and gift cards are
available at Waukee.org/SugarCreekGolfCourse.
2023 Daily Rates
9 holes 18 holes
Weekdays $17 $26
Weekends $18 $29
Juniors/Seniors (Monday-Thursday & Friday until noon) $11 $18.50
Carts (per seat) $10 $14
Range Fees
Small (30 balls) $6
Medium (60 balls) $8
Large (90 balls) $10
Large Bucket Punch Card (10 Large Range Buckets for the price of 9) $90
Individual Golf Instruction Corporate Outings
PGA Golf professionals are available for private When you host a corporate golf outing at
or semi-private golf instruction at Sugar Creek. Sugar Creek Municipal Golf Course, you can
Lessons are by appointment and open to all ages customize your outing to fit your organization’s
and abilities. needs. Our staff will work with you to design
the perfect event, and your guests are sure to
Gift Certificates have a memorable experience playing on one
Gift certificates make a great gift for the avid of Iowa’s most well-conditioned courses. Our
golfer. Get birthday or holiday shopping done covered patio can host up to 60 guests and
easily by purchasing your gift card online at serves as a perfect setting for any post-game
Waukee.org/SugarCreekGolfCourse. ceremony. Catering from outside vendors is
allowed. Contact SugarCreekGolfCourse@
Waukee.org for more information.
Youth Golf Information on page 15
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EVENTS
Movies in
the Park
Enjoy Hollywood’s biggest hits
under the stars with Movies in the
Park! Movies in the Park is FREE and
provides an abundance of entertainment.
Showtime is at dusk (approximately 6:30
p.m.) in Centennial Park. Bring lawn chairs,
blankets and refreshments, and get ready to make
memories with family and friends.
Friday, Oct. 13
“Encanto” (PG)
A Colombian teenage girl has to face the
frustration of being the only member of her family
without magical powers.
Paint-a-Pumpkin
This colorful, family event is sponsored by Safe
Splash Swim School in Waukee. Preregistered
participants can pick out their own pumpkin and
will also receive paints, brushes, a glow stick and
popcorn. Stick around to have your hand painted Halloween Open House
with a fun design and see a free showing of The Waukee Police and Fire Departments
“Encanto” on the outdoor movie screen. will open their doors to meet and treat
Date Friday, Oct. 13 kids to candy and activities. Costumes are
encouraged but not required.
Registration Monday, Oct. 9
Deadline Date Thursday, Oct. 26
Time 5-6:30 p.m. Time 4:30-6 p.m.
Location Centennial Park Open Shelter Location Waukee Public Safety Building
Fee $8 Fee Free
24 For more information visit Waukee.org/ParksandRec | 515.978.0007Beggars’ Night
Dress in your favorite costume and
head out for trick-or-treating on
Monday, Oct. 30 from 6-8 p.m.
throughout the community.
Waukee Canopy
WAUKEE RESIDENTS can order up to two
trees per household through this program.
Order will be accepted at Waukee.org/
Registration while supplies last.
Pick-Up Date Thursday, Oct. 5
Pick-Up Time 5-7 p.m.
Location Public Works
Building
Tree Species Price
Swamp White Oak $44
Red Oak $44
Sugar Maple $44
White Pine $44
Hackberry $44
River Birch $44
Apricot $35
Pagoda Dogwood $44
Eastern Redbud $44
American Hazelnut $28
For more information visit Waukee.org/ParksandRec | 515.978.0007 25SPECIAL EVENTS WinterFest Join Santa and Waukee Mayor Courtney Clarke as they light the tree in Triangle Park at 6 p.m. SHARP. Visit with Santa in person at the Community Center afterward while warming up with hot chocolate and cookies. Join the Waukee Downtown Businesses for open houses and activities. Attendees are encouraged to bring a nonperishable food item or a new, unwrapped toy to help support Waukee Area Christian Services. Date Friday, Dec. 1 Time 6-8 p.m. Location Historical Downtown Triangle Area Letters from Santa Because Santa Claus is so busy this time of year, he asked the Waukee Parks & Recreation Department to help put all the kids of Waukee on his Christmas Wish List. To receive a personalized letter from Santa, register your child at Waukee. org/Registration between Nov. 1 and 15. The cost is $5 per child. 26 For more information visit Waukee.org/ParksandRec | 515.978.0007
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The Parks & Recreation Department hires many seasonal roles to help run
summer programs and keep our parks and trails looking great. Join our
fun and friendly team by applying for open roles at Waukee.org/Jobs.
Applications open mid-January for 2024 positions.
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