I love live sports. And who knew a single A soccer team game could be so fun! This is definitely a…read moregreat option for families during the season. Games at valley stadium feel very local but still have a rowdy cheering section and band. I highly recommend upgrading to VIP seats on the field which are not terrible expensive and a memory for a lifetime where you can basically touch the players. The vending is just ok at the games. The sun er is excellent and everyone is there to have a good time. The players are super nice and we are excited for next season.

From the owner: We provide the highest level of competitive soccer in the Des Moines area. We offer a competitive…read moreyouth development academy as well as camps and clinics tailored to help the sport grow.

We attended a Bucs Hockey game and were pleased with the venue. Inside the arena they had only one…read moreconcession stand but there was another in the main entrance area as well as a vending machine. Prices for food was reasonable. Seating inside was pretty much what you would expect for a hockey arena but the seating was a little tight (might want to consider where you sit if you are more than an XL in size if comfort is something you are interested in. I'm a ladies L-XL and felt squished).

In town for my oldest daughter's basketball tournament and this place is amazing! They have…read morebasketball, soccer, hockey...you name it! It is a beautiful facility and plenty of parking no matter what you are coming here to do.

Absolutely horrible customer service. The guy at the consession stand was a huge jerk. While we…read morewere waiting for a game to finish up so my daughters team could play a bunch of people were watching the TVs in the front area and the consession stand guy turned them off with no explanation. When someone asked why he told another customer that this was not a sports bar, and wouldn't even respond to me or a couple other customers when asked for a reason. This all happened within minutes of my wife spending about $20 an food for my kids and paying to get into the facility. Lastly as we were there for a basketball tournament were there were hundreds of people in the building so they turned off the water fountains so your forced to get something to drink from them. Avoid this place if possible!!

Jim Hallman always tries to work with my scheldue to get me a lesson. The facility is always clean…read more There are always balls or tees available. Easy to call the front desk and reserve a tunnel.

Love the Norwalk City Park. It's a great park! It's located right next to the Norwalk Library and…read morehas a cool little pond next to it. Very scenic and beautiful. I like taking my kids here because it's a very safe park. I don't have to worry about thugs or weirdos like I do at some of the south side parks. The kids love playing on the train caboose and I think that's a neat add on to an already very nice park. I let them play on the equipment a bit and then we will usually shoot some baskets as well. When we are done playing we will walk up to the library located on the same grounds and hang out there for a while! So convenient. In the winter time they convert the basketball court into an ice skating rink! So freaking cool! Toward the back of the park they also have a dog park for the furry friends. Something for everyone here :) This park has everything you need: Picnic Tables Playground Swings Train Caboose Basketball Courts Ice skating Dog park Library Pond

This is one of the greatest areas right at the tip of Saylorville Lake, offering a visitor's…read morecenter, playgrounds, walking and hiking trails, and easy access to the Neal Smith trail. Usually, we park the car over at the visitor center, and walk to wherever we're planning to visit throughout the lake and park area. Our dogs are small and get tired fast, so it's nice to have a centralized area with a lot to do, when they need a break. The visitor center provides access to beverage machines, maps, guides, and rules for the park areas. Off the back of the visitor center is a balcony that overlooks the lake, providing a pretty awesome view through the trees out into the water. Just a short walk northeast from the center is a butterfly garden, which actually lives up to its purpose, and just behind the garden is a heavily wooded area that leads to the beach. There are a ton of benches to sit on along the Neal Smith trail, which leads to more campgrounds, boating, and recreational sites. To the opposite direction is the actual dam, which despite its sometimes foul smell, is a sight to see. You're likely to see a few people fishing off of the dam, or just walking around the many secluded trails to view all parts of the park. Definitely recommend starting your next trip to Saylorville off on this side of the lake.

This is a beautiful camping, fishing, and hiking spot off of Saylorville lake…read more There are plenty of benches and picnic areas to enjoy the scenery and take in the great outdoors!!! There is also great fishing right off of the Dam spillway! With lookout areas if you don't feel like fishing. Beautiful grown trees and winding paths all right outside of Des Moines!!