I heard about Imagination Playschool through the mommy grapevine. I took my daughter there this…read moremorning. I was pleasantly surprised to see how close it is to The Grateful Chef. That's where we stopped for lunch :) Imagination Playschool is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9A-2P November through March. The cost is $1.50 for children 1 year and up. They have lots of room to run and play. Also cars, bikes, and trikes. There's a little play house and a swing set. For such a reasonable price it's a great place to let the kiddos run, play, and burn off energy during the colder months. I noticed there is a weight room and some workout equipment at this community center also. There is also a nice playground out front, basketball court, and a little kiddie pool/ splash pad.

A community center for all!!! I love Valley Community Center…read morefor its beautiful center, all the activities they offer, and for a wonderful meeting place. For professionals and casual meeting. Been coming here for most of the summer and I can't believe we haven't taken advantage of this center as much as we have before. Parking lot is plenty and spacious. Out front is an outdoor playground with even wheelchair accessibility. My kids LOVE this park. Going inside, guests are welcomed by the sweet smell of complementary coffee! There is an open gym with scheduled events going on. Restrooms are always clean and plenty. Mini cafe that serves espresso and coffee drinks with a variety of easy snacks and drinks for kids. Prices are nice! A small drink with espresso (latte) is $3.65. I've seen Richard (the barista) there every time and he's very personable. We sees regular customers a lot and still remembers us! There is an indoor playground as well!! Parents can work and sip on coffee while kids are playing inside. I LOVE THAT! Legos, books, and blocks are outside of the indoor playground. Glass windows separate the lounge and playground. We have been here on different days and they always have something fun to do! This Monday was a free kid movie and popcorn day! Two fridays ago was free creamsicle day! I love this community center and highly recommend anyone to visit and make connections here. Great place for play dates and meetings.

This is a really nice community center. Great playground…read moreand tons of room outside and inside. Really beautiful building. I bring the kids here every year for the Fall (Halloween) party. It's connected with the valley church across the street, but they don't push religion on you at all and I like that. It's very welcoming and inclusive to everyone. My kiddos absolutely love it! We've come for the last 4 or 5 years. For this specific event they get: *to dress in their Halloween costumes *have pony rides *big blow ups for the kids to play on *face painting *root beer floats *popcorn *candy *photo booth pics *tons of carnival games *balloon animals *and more And get this... it's all absolutely FREE! For this event alone this community center gets 5 stars from me. It's become a Halloween tradition for us :)

I have volunteered for various events as well as interacted with AmeriCorps members, and I have…read moreseen first hand the amazing work United Way does for the community. If you're living in the Des Moines area, I highly recommend you look into assisting with the Graduation Walk.

So easy to get our water started up and to put in a request to build a fence. Just a simple form…read moreand that was it. The staff was super nice and very helpful at getting you pointed in the right direction. The office is easy to find right off of 1st and Ankeny boulevard. It's kind of behind the gas station and Palmers Deli.

Its no longer the church, it's now a building that the church (now called CrossRoad Baptist Church)…read moreuses for its different ministries! Its called the Lighthouse. We have an American college ministry called Lighthouse Campus Fellowship that meets in the building on Thursdays at 7:30pm for fellowship, worship, and a sermon. We also have an international college ministry called Lighthouse international fellowship that meets on Saturdays at I believe 6/6:30pm, and an international adult group that meets on Fridays at 6:30pm.

Great place to walk, run, Zumba, lift weights, play Rec League volleyball…read more... The Rec Center has it all: Two basketball/volleyball courts Suspended walking track above the double courts Weight equipment including Power Lift Racks, Platforms, and machines Treadmills and bikes Medicine balls and jump ropes Upstairs dedicated fitness room Racquetball available with reservation Downstairs dedicated meeting room Many programs are available at a very reasonable cost Monday-Friday - 5 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Saturday - 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday - 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Closed on major holidays. For more information call 515-386-3412 Yearly memberships are available. Daily Admission: $5/child $6/adult Facility can be rented at varying rates