“Connecting the community and enhancing the quality of life through recreational opportunities with tradition, excellence, and leadership.”
Waukee, IA
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A section of the Raccoon River Valley Trail from Linden to Redfield will be closed for rehab starting August 7. Closures are expected to last until late spring/early summer 2024. The Redfield Depot will be open during this time. Visit RaccoonRiverValleyTrail.org for more details.
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In honor of National Park and Recreation Month, meet the faces behind everything our Department does! Matt and Josh are our fearless department leaders, Joe oversees our facilities and Melissa is the friendly face at our front desk every day. 🤩
#WhereCommunityGrows #NPRM
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Take extra care if you need to be out and about today. Make sure pets are not left in cars, even for short periods. Stay hydrated and check on vulnerable friends, families members and neighbors.
Hot and humid conditions continue today with Heat Advisories and Excessive Heat Warnings in effect. Chances for storms increase this afternoon through tonight. Severe storms are possible with large hail, damaging winds, and locally heavy rainfall the main threats. #iawx
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Have you tried any of the suggestions on our 31 days of fun calendar for #ParkandRecMonth23? This is just the first 15 days. Download the calendar at Waukee.org/NPRM #WhereCommunityGrows
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You're invited to Centennial Park tonight for an all-American evening of fun tonight (7/3)! Grab dinner from the American Legion to support local veterans, enjoy backyard games, enter a pie-eating or bubble gum blowing contest, win prizes at bingo & watch a movie outside! #Waukee
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Want to help Waukee win a mural? You can vote for Waukee's video submission in the #IowansUnite Community Video Contest once per day through June 29! VOTE NOW: bit.ly/Vote4Waukee
One vote per day per Facebook profile 6/26-6/29.
Portions of the Heart of the Warrior Trail, east of Warrior Ln, near SE Olson Dr, will be closed starting Tuesday, June 27 for concrete repairs. The areas are expected to reopen on Friday, June 30.
The splash pad at Fox Creek Park is running again! Remember to use a bare hand or foot on the activators and have fun cooling off.
The splash pad at Fox Creek Park is closed temporarily for repairs. We'll update this post when the splash pad is open again. In the meantime, cool off at the smaller water feature in Westown Meadows Park, 2445 SE Willowbrook Drive.
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We miss our amazing students! Here's a reminder of the students who were nominated for making a difference during the school year. #TBT
The playground at Glynn Village Park will be closed Wednesday, June 21 through Friday, June 23 for scheduled maintenance. Until work is complete, please stay off the playground and be extra cautious in the area.
There's only two weeks left to register for the 2023 City Championship on July 15 at Sugar Creek Golf Course! Grab your clubs and head out to the course for an 18-hole event featuring both a men's and women's open. Visit Waukee.org/Registration for more information.
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Only 3 spots left for this month's Mixed Couples Scramble! Join us at Sugar Creek Golf Course on June 16 from 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. for a fun night of competition for just $72 per couple, including greens fees, cart, dinner and prizes. Sign up at Waukee.org/Registration.
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Today's the day! The Fox Creek Park playground reopens today at 10 a.m. with a fresh, new playground surface! As always, keep splash pad water off the playground for everyone's safety.
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Our Movies in the Park series begins Friday, June 9 with Minions: The Rise of Gru (PG) at dusk (~8:45 PM) at Centennial Park. Don't forget to bring a blanket or chair and your favorite snacks! #Waukee #MovieNight #SummerFun
Grab some friends and get in on some Independence Day fun with our Adult Coed Sand Volleyball (July 3) and Bags (July 4) tournaments at Centennial Park. Save your spot at Waukee.org/Registration today!
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Tonight’s (June 1) girls rec softball games have been canceled due to weather. Updated schedules will be emailed to coaches and posted online tomorrow at Waukee.org/Registration
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We are taking entries for the Waukee Independence Day Parade on July 4 at 10:30 AM! Participation is free. Apply by June 29. More details at Waukee.org/July.
