Recreation Information

Jenny Nelson

Recreation & Aquatics Director

The Story City Parks & Recreation Department is the heart of community engagement, offering a wide array of recreational and leisure activities that enrich the lives of residents and visitors alike. Committed to fostering a vibrant and healthy community, our department strives to provide diverse opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to connect, learn, and thrive in a natural and social environment.

Rec Center Front Desk  515-733-2458

Summer Hours (Memorial Day - Labor Day)

Winter Hours (Labor Day - Memorial Day)

*There will be no open gym hours during Parks and Rec activities. A schedule with these activities and times will be posted outside the gym doors. The walking/running track hours will not be effected by Parks and Rec activities.

Current Programs

CLOSED

Coaches are needed for all programs! If we don’t have coaches’ teams are either large or we won’t be able to play. Your child’s program fee is waived when you volunteer to coach! To apply the discount, type “yes” in the activation code area before adding your child’s program to the cart.

Football & Volleyball-

Practices & Teams

Parent Info Email

Game Schedules will be posted week of August 25th on the CIRL Website

https://www.centraliowarecleague.org/ 

Soccer- Team & Schedules 

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Story City Dance 3 years & Up- https://cityofstorycity.org/recreation/story-city-dance/

Basketball

Youth Basketball (Grades K–6th)

1st – 6th Grade Basketball- DEADLINE OCTOBER 9TH

  • Fee: $60

  • Season: Oct 17 – Dec 19

  • Game Dates (Saturdays): Nov 7, 14, 21 | Dec 5, 12, 19

  • Location/Format: Games travel to neighboring CIRL host sites.

Tentivitive Practice Days (Begins week of Oct 17): (Final practice days/times assigned after registration based on team counts)

  • Mondays: 1st/2nd Girls | 5th/6th Girls

  • Tuesdays: 1st/2nd Boys | 3rd/4th Girls

  • Thursdays: 1st/2nd Boys & Girls | 3rd/4th Boys | 5th/6th Boys

  • Saturdays: All Divisions (1st–6th)

Kinder Basketball – DEADLINE DECEMBER 4TH

Shifted to after the holidays due to the CIRL schedule move.

  • Fee: $40

  • Dates: Jan 5 – Feb 11

  • Schedule: Tuesday & Thursday evenings

Birthday Parties Are Better At The Rec!

Host your next birthday party at the Story City Rec Center! Call 515-733-2458 to book your party or use the link below to fill our our online form to request a party booking!

Just $125 & Includes:

1/2 Court Gym Rentals

Rental Details & Rates

  • Rate: $30 per hour (Half-court only).

  • Eligibility: Rentals are restricted to non-profit or recreational use; the gym cannot be rented for any for-profit events.

  • Availability: Court space can be rented for longer than one hour, but please note that both courts cannot be rented at the same time.

  • Seasonal Blackout: The gym is not available for rentals on Saturdays from November through January.

  • Supervision: An adult (18 years or older) must be present at all times during the rental.