Recreation Station Now Open

Recreation Station Now Open

What’s Happening Now

The Recreation Station is now open in Urbandale, an indoor recreational amenity that enhances the community’s appeal for businesses, residents, and families. Recreation Station is a quality-of-life investment giving current and prospective employers, employees, and households another reason to choose Urbandale.

The Recreation Station will grow in phases into a hub for activity, wellness, and connection. The first phase focuses on providing court rentals and flexible recreational opportunities. The facility features a two-court gym and wellness area that will support expanded programming, classes, and community use.

Now available at Recreation Station:

Court rentals for basketball, indoor soccer, and other gym activities
Practice space for teams, leagues, and group programming
A convenient new west-side recreational amenity with strong regional accessibility

Urbandale continues to invest in amenities that support workforce attraction, economic development, and community vitality.

What’s Next?

The momentum will continue with facility upgrades and expanded offerings designed to further strengthen Urbandale’s position as a regional destination for recreation and community engagement.

Upcoming improvements include:

Renovated gym flooring
New volleyball standards
Dedicated Parks & Recreation offices
Expanded programming and increased community activity

Future programs and opportunities:

Recreation classes and wellness programming, including yoga, cardio, and Zumba
Senior recreation opportunities
Pickleball open play and leagues
Community events and expanded court rentals
Enhanced wellness space

The long-term vision for Recreation Station is to create a centralized destination where residents, families, and visitors can gather, stay active, and engage in new experiences. Recreation Station reflects Urbandale’s broader approach to growth—investing in high-quality amenities that serve both the local community and the greater Metro.

To learn more, visit urbandale.org/gym or contact the Parks & Recreation Office at 515-278-3963.

With a 17,000-square-foot gym at its core, Recreation Station reflects how we think about growth—investing in regional amenities that support families and workforce attraction.

– Mollie Wilhite, Recreation Superintendent, Urbandale Parks & Recreation