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

YOUTH SPORTS

Blast Ball: :Teams & Schedule

Tee Ball: Teams & Schedule

Tennis (Ages 5-9): Mon, Wed, Fri

August 3 – August 14: 9:00 AM – 9:50 AM | Fee: $30

Tennis (Ages 9 & up): Mon, Wed, Fri

August 3 – August 14: 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM | Fee: $30

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Fall Programs

Registration Closes July 29th

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.

Soccer

  • 4 y/o – 2nd Grade Soccer
    • Dates: September 1, 2026 – October 8, 2026
    • Fee: $40.00
    • Details: Soccer for children ages 4 years old through 2nd grade. 4-year-olds and Kindergartners must be 4 by the first day of the program. Practices and games will be on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Story City Soccer Fields on Holm Ave.
  • 3rd – 6th Grade Soccer
    • Dates: August 25, 2026 – October 8, 2026
    • Fee: $40.00
    • Details: We will travel to Ames (and possibly Jewell for 3rd & 4th grade) for games. 3rd-6th grade practices are on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, Game days can vary Tuesday, Thursday and some Saturdays.

Flag Football

  • 1st & 2nd Grade Flag Football
    • Dates: August 17, 2026 – October 8, 2026
    • Fee: $60.00
    • Details: We play in the CIRL with surrounding communities. Practice will be Tuesday/Thursday at 5:30 PM, and games will vary on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM home and away. Fee includes a shirt and mouth guard.
  • 3rd Grade Flag Football
    • Dates: August 17, 2026 – October 8, 2026
    • Fee: $60.00
    • Details: We play in the CIRL with surrounding communities. Practice will be Monday and Tuesday, and games will vary on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Fee includes a jersey and mouth guard.
  • 4th Grade Padded Flag Football
    • Dates: August 17, 2026 – October 8, 2026
    • Fee: $60.00
    • Details: Designed to help players determine their readiness for tackle football in 5th-6th grade. Players will wear helmets and shoulder pads. Must be enrolled in the Roland-Story School District to participate. Practices will be held on Monday and Thursday nights. The game schedule will be coordinated through the CIRL with games typically played on Thursday nights but could be Monday or Tuesday as well.  
  • 5th & 6th Grade Flag Football
    • Dates: August 17, 2026 – October 8, 2026
    • Fee: $60.00
    • Details: We play in the CIRL with surrounding communities. Practice will be Monday and Tuesday, and games will vary on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings. Fee includes a jersey and mouth guard.

Volleyball

  • 3rd – 6th Grade Volleyball
    • Dates: August 18, 2026 – October 8, 2026
    • Fee: $60.00
    • Details: We play in the CIRL with surrounding communities. Practices and games will be Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Practice times 3rd & 4th grade at 5:30 and 5th & 6th grade at 7pm. Game times vary between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM for 5th & 6th grade.

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.