FAQs

Ankeny has nearly 40 miles of either 8' or 10' trail. Much of the trail runs next to major roadways or within city parks. Construction on the 25 mile High Trestle Trail has been completed. The grand opening was in April 2011 See the Ankeny Trails Map.

No. Due to budget cuts, the City of Ankeny's Mosquito Control Program has been suspended for 2012.

The Ankeny Parks and Recreation Department reserves the Ankeny School District gymnasiums from September to April 30 for usage by individuals living within the Ankeny School District. For more information see Gym Rentals or contact Ryan Penning at (515) 963-3574 or via email.

Passes can be purchased beginning December 1 at the Parks & Recreation Office, 210 South Ankeny Blvd. Passes for individuals will be $85; a family of 2 will be $120 and $25 will be charged for each additional person. For example a season pass for a family of four will cost $170 for residents. Non-resident fees will also be offered. In general, non residents will pay an additional 40-50% more than residents. A single person non-resident season pass will be $125; a two-person non-resident household season pass will be $160 and $35 for each additional person living in the household.

There is a budget pass only usable at Prairie Ridge Aquatic Center. You get ten visits for the price of nine.

The City of Ankeny has 40 developed parks and many new ones being constructed. To locate the closest park to your house, see our Park Locator Map.

They are not. Cascade Falls and Prairie Ridge both provide amenities that young children and toddlers will enjoy. Children 2-years old and younger will be charged $1/visit. Depending on the number of visits, some visitors might find paying the daily fee each time for a toddler more cost effective.

The nanny can purchase a Nanny Pass for $60 if a resident, or $70 if a non-resident. Please call 963-3570 for further details or visit Aquatics.

Yes, absolutely. More information on how to do this available under Aquatics.

Those that do not live within the Ankeny School District Boundary pay an additional fee to account for the fact that they do not pay property taxes in Ankeny. This “fair share” policy is in place to insure that those coming from outside the community, while welcomed, pay their fair share.

No, those customers that come with their day-care are full paying customers who are either paying the daily fee or have purchased a season pass.

Yes, the season pass is good for both aquatic facilities.

A list of all youth programs is available in the Parks and Recreation program guide and on our webpage.

If Ankeny Schools cancel or close early due to inclement weather all Parks and Recreation programs, activities, gym rentals and events for that day are cancelled. In the event of non-school cancellations it will be the judgment of staff on the status of programs during inclement weather situations.

Please call the weather hotline at (515) 963-3575 for up-to-date program information.

Ankeny Parks and Recreation offers multiple programs and events that are free to the public. Movies, music and special events are all part of these opportunities. See the current Parks & Recreation Program Guide to view what is available this season.

A current Parks and Recreation Guide can be found at the Parks and Recreation Office, City Hall, Kirkendall Public Library and online (PDF). You can also call to have one mailed to you by calling (515) 963-3570.

The Ankeny Senior Citizens Center at the Neveln Building serves meals Monday through Friday starting at 11:30 a.m. Reservations are required at least one day in advance before 1:30 p.m. For more information, call (515) 963-0527.

Ankeny Seniors Center is located in the Neveln Building at 406 SW School St. Suite 104 and can be reached by calling (515) 963-0527.

The Prairie Ridge Sports Complex is located at 1510 NW Ash Drive. For directions, see Prairie Ridge Sports Complex.

The City of Ankeny is the largest employer for youth ages 16 through 20. Opportunities include gym supervising, sports officiating, life guarding, concession stand staff and many others. Call (515) 963-3570 for more information.