Indianola offers a wealth of recreational opportunities outside of the Parks and Recreation department.
4-H AND CLOVER KIDS
Contact: ISU Extension - Warren County, 961-9316 or email Kathy Huffer
ADULT EDUCATION
The Indianola Learning Center, in conjunction with the Indianola Community Schools and the Des Moines Area Community College, offers "Adult Education" programs during the winter and spring. Contact: Karen Weir, 961-9580
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
Contact: Phylis Keever, 961-5437
BANNER LAKES AT SUMMERSET STATE PARK
Iowa's newest state park is located six miles north of Indianola, and connects with the 12-mile Summerset Bike Trail. Other activities available are picnicking, boating, fishing, and a nearby shooting range. Call 961-7101 for more information.
BOY SCOUTS
Contact: Dale Bales, 961-5198
CAMPFIRE
Contact: Melissa Green, 961-7141
Laurie Bowers, 360-1364
CAROUSEL THEATRE
Adult and youth opportunities in community theater.
Contact: Theatre Hotline, 962-1045
CENTRAL IOWA CONTROL LINERS MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB
Hands-on help for beginners, young and old. Available for demonstrations.
Contact: Jim Funk, 962-9124
ELKS CLUB
Contact: 961-4943
GIRL SCOUTS
Contact: Suzanne Obermeier, (515) 971-6256
GOLF COURSES
Deer Run Golf Club and Driving Range, 961-5445
Shady Oaks Golf Course, 961-0262
GREATER DES MOINES VOLKSSPORT ASSOCIATION
The GDMVA is a walking club of 200+ members, organized in 1985 as a member of the American Volkssport Association to promote physical fitness through non-competitive sporting events. 5K walking routes in Indianola and the Greater Des Moines area can be enjoyed year round. Contact: Sally Johnson, 961-0683
I.O.O. F LODGE #70
Contact: Merrill Butler, 961-3909 regarding cemetery
R.C. Wagaman, 961-5814 regarding lodge rental
INDIANOLA BASEBALL, INC
Provides Little league baseball practices, games, and tournaments; AAU practice and tournaments for ages 5-16 years. Games take place at the baseball complex located south of the Middle School. Contact: Gary Mattson, 962-2290
INDIANOLA BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Competitive AAU basketball program open to Indianola boys and girls, 3rd – 8th Grade. Also looking for teams outside Indianola for fall leagues. Contact: Deanna Gray, (515) 321-2051 or information@ibaleague.com.
INDIANOLA BREAKFAST LIONS CLUB
Contact: Terry Cross, 961-2804
INDIANOLA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
A tax-exempt foundation established to encourage donations from the public to enhance Indianola programs and facilities.
Contact: Todd R. Kielkopf, 515-962-0876
INDIANOLA CONCERT ASSOCIATION
Contact: Denette Lickiss, 962-1362
INDIANOLA EVENING LIONS CLUB
Contact: Vic Jensen, 961-4071
INDIANOLA KIWANIS CLUB
Contact: Bill Smith, 961-2672
INDIANOLA LIONESS CLUB
Contact: Reba Reid (515) 720-5212
INDIANOLA MAT TRIBE
Youth wrestling program to help K-6th graders learn fundamentals.
Contact: Matt Young, 961-5047 or Laurie Abernathy at 681-3616
INDIANOLA GARDEN CLUB
Contact: Jerry Beatty, 961-3088
INDIANOLA NOON LIONS CLUB
Contact: John Akers, 961-6872
INDIANOLA ROTARY CLUB
Contact: Blair Lawson, 961-2284
INDIANOLA SOCCER TRIBE
Offers a fall and spring 8-week soccer season for youth ages 4-18.
INDIANOLA SPORTS ASSOCIATION
Adult softball played at Pickard Park Adult Softball Fields.
INDIANOLA SWIM CLUB
Recreational and competitive swimming for youth ages 4-18 years. The club practices and hosts swim meets at Cowles Athletic Center at Simpson College during the winter, and at Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center in the summer. The club competes against swim teams in the Des Moines metro. Contact: Carolyn Langenwalter, 961-5247 or email Carolyn.
INDIANOLA TUMBLING CENTER
Contact: Joyce Vickroy, 961-2163
INDIANOLA VOLLEYBALL CLUB
Competitive volleyball program for youth 6th grade and older. Affiliated with AAU and USA Volleyball. Season: January - April. Information will be made available through the schools in October. Contact: Heidi Brooks, (641) 891-9571
INDIANOLA YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE, INC
A competitive tackle football program open to older elementary and middle school students.
Contact: Bryan Meyers (961-7780)
IZAAK WALTON TRAPSHOOTING CLUB
Contact: Dan Ripperger, 961-8213
LAKE AQUAHBI STATE PARK
Lake Aquahbi State Park is located six miles south of Indianola. For information about shelter and lodge rentals, campground fees, and recreational opportunities, call 961-7101.
MUSIC AND ME featuring Kindermusik
Contact: Anita Christensen, 961-0371
SU-Z-Q SQUARE DANCE CLUB
Contact: Jerry Hayes (641) 942-6404
THE STITCHING PLACE
Quilting supplies, classes, retreats.
Contact: Eileen Lenniger, 961-5162
YOUTH DANCE INSTRUCTION
The Dance Factory, Becky Gripp, 961-8792
Foster-Powell Dance, 961-6265
YOUTH GROUPS
at many of our local churches