Active Adults 50 or better

The Indianola Activity Center is home to the Indianola Parks & Recreation office.

It also functions as the area's senior center, and provides activities for adults age 50 or better.

All activities are free unless noted, and there is currently no membership fee. $2 per week donation is suggested.

Exercise Classes

Line Dancing
Tu/Th 8:30 - 10:30 am

Senior Exercise
(video class)
Tu/Th 8:00- 8:30 am

Stretch & Strengthen Exercise (video class)
M/W/F 9:00 am

Yoga
Mon/Wed/Fri  8:00 am

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Indianola Activity Center 
Open 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday

Check In Procedure
Please check in with the front desk when you visit the Activity Center. This helps us understand how many people we serve.  If our receptionist is away, please use the bell and someone will greet you.

Weekly Activities

Bingo: Fridays 1:00-3:00pm

Card Games:
Hand & Foot: Mondays 10:00am-Noon
Bridge: Tuesdays & Thursdays 1:00-4:00pm

Craft Corner: Wednesdays 9:00am-Noon.  Bring your own projects, supplies, tools, etc. and work in the company of other crafters.

Cribbage: 
Mondays and Wednesdays, 12:00-3:00pm

Knit Wits: Fridays 9:30-11:30am  Share patterns & tips with other knitters.

Mah Jongg: Mondays 12:00 - 4:00pm (Chinese tile game)

PickleBall: Wednesdays 1:00-3:00pm. All equipment provided. 

Other Amenities

Billiards Room: Open Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. Cues are available or bring your own. Players gather most weekday mornings.

Fitness Room: 2 treadmills, exercise bike, Cardio-Fit, TV & professional scale.

Patio: Gather outdoors with friends. Whether it's for coffee and conversation, a game of cars or chess, or just a new place to hang out, the patio is always available.

Walking Trails: Enjoy a stroll along the mowed grass path around the back of our property or hop on the 10 foot wide paved trail along Highway 92 in front of our building.

Computer Lab: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. Wifi is also available throughout the building.

Puzzle Exchange: Stop by our entryway to check out or return jigsaw puzzles! Available during regular office hours.

Special Events

Tunes & Treats: Check the Indianola Magazine for dates and times of these free concerts at the Activity Center.

Afternoon Adventures: Our free speaker series presents a diverse offering of programs  designed to educate, inspire, and entertain. Check the Indianola Magazine for details.

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Our Commitment to You

Our team at Indianola Parks & Recreation realizes how essential our services and programs are for our community and are committed to continuing to provide safe and affordable experiences. 


Conditions during this pandemic have continually evolved and changed, and we are committed to developing practices and procedures that will keep our community safe, yet still offer the high-quality programs our department is recognized for.

Other Helpful Resources

Click here for local resources to help older adults and their families.