As a fitness professional, I have high expectations for gyms and I like this one! They have a large…read morelap swim pool/diving area, leisure pool, therapy pool, basketball courts, racquetball courts, 2 group fit rooms, and childcare area downstairs. Upstairs, they have a lot of cardio machines, racks, weight machines, free weights, a cycle studio, and room to stretch. They offer many group fitness classes which I hope to try soon. I've heard great things about their childcare and how nice it is for families. The facility is kept clean and everyone is friendly. It's not quite as fancy as some gyms, but it gets the job done and isn't too expensive. Definitely the gym to join in Ankeny.

Best family facility in the region. You can't go wrong with all the amenities they offer. From the…read morefitness equipment, to the lap track, 4 basketball courts. the abundance of kids activities, an expansive child, watch, to the kid pool, you can't beat the price!

The slides, swings and playground area was great. I brought my friend's 12 year old (who didn't…read morewant to leave) while I got my steps in. There were two decent sized shaded area with picnic tables. I only knocked off a star for the dead cockroach I saw. That being said, it is outside around lots of green things so it is understandable. I would still totally go back.

Miracle Park All-Inclusive Playground is Ankeny's largest playground with more than 14,000 square…read morefeet of fun. The playground features double wide ramps going more than nine feet high and various play amenities that children with and without special needs can enjoy. There are roller tables, sway fun gliders, sensory play center, and an omni spinner for all to enjoy. We had a short road trip to Des Moines and this playground was close to the hotel that we stayed at. We had a little bit of time to kill so we stopped by on a late afternoon. Despite the hot weather, there were plenty of kids but it was not crowded.

This park is fantastic! There are so many playground options and fishing ponds as well. It's kept…read moreup very nicely and there are never any issues. It's also really nice that it's such a large park, so you're not walking on top of anyone else while you're there.

Holy sports complex!…read more This Ankeny gem is stacked and has something for everyone with 16 baseball fields, 9 soccer fields, 6 softball fields, and 5 football fields, concession stands with restrooms for each of those different sports' fields and 90 acres of turf. There's walking trails throughout with playgrounds, ponds and open space. We were here for the state softball tournament and I'm here to say PRSC did not disappoint! The dugouts were fabulous with tons of room and two entrances. The fields were quality (though they never watered them during the tournament so they were very, VERY dusty). Seating for parents was shaded. Bathrooms were nearby. Hitting cages were available for warm ups. And wowza. The parking lots were spacious and a short walk to your respective field. My biggest knocks were: - It is such a huge park it can be kind of hard to navigate. More signage would have been great. - Lack of shade throughout. (While seating at each field has plenty, the other areas where teams would hangout between games severely lacked it.) - Open spaces to play catch and warmup weren't as plentiful as one would think. Many open spaces around fields weren't even, with hills. Overall-- we enjoy playing at PRSC! It's near a lot of eateries and easy to get to.

7 people in the office. 2 helping people and no Ranger…read more One group 3+ holes behind.... But we txt the cart to tell them

I love the staff at Jester, and the course is beautiful, but the web site is terrible. to make a…read moretee time on it is a hit or miss. it's down more than working. wish they of it. would get rid it.

Great range with PGA professional instruction available as well as top tracer. Everything you need…read moreto improve your game without all the extras that you don't and end up paying for elsewhere.

A great facility with a large range and short game area, as well as Top Tracer technology, helping…read moregolfers track distances, ball speed, accuracy, etc. Mark is not only an amazing teacher, but he is also an Iowa Golf Hall of Fame member and recipient of the PGA of America National Deacon Palmer award. His generosity and efforts to support and grow youth golf in Iowa are astounding. So thankful for this facility and it's owner in our city! Kate Davis Urbandale Boys & Girls Golf Coach

Really fun walking trail for kids. Very enjoyable for families. Easy to get to from Des Moines…read moremetro area.

Wow wow wow! What a wonderful addition to Jester Park!…read more The recreation center came after the Nature Center and it completely fits the park with the activities it offers. We came out here for Snowshoeing. $10 to rent per person. They even have children sizes! Other activities to do are: Cross country skiing, bouldering wall, indoor archery and air rifle practice. The hours accommodate the winter months and the spring and summer hours are as follows: March 16 - 20 | Monday - Friday | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m ... Summer ORWC hours (Memorial Day -Labor Day) Thursday & Friday |10 a.m. -4:30 p.m. Saturday | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday | Noon - 4 p.m. Staff is friendly and professional. Very engaging and personal. Clean facility with restrooms and drinking fountain. Free coffee and tea with a donation box to give. I can't wait to come back!!!!!

This park is a fun park right off SW Irvinedale. As you drive down Irvinedale you can see the park…read moreright next to the road. The park has a really nice big play area for kids that includes a climbing wall and swings. The park also has a basketball court, a picnic shelter area, and a pretty big open area for playing.

Fun and non expensive corse, 100% walkable and should walk it. Fun corse in the middle of town…read more Still has some fun par 4's lots of walkers so take your time and enjoy the game. Would recommend and have some buddies that favor this course over some around the area. Will be back golf here 5/8 times a year. Great local corse.

Excellent 9 hold course that is well maintained and budget friendly. It isn't very long but the…read morelayout is challenging. It's a great course for couples and young golfers.