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1. When is it open?

Monday - Thursday: 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Sunday:  1 - 5 p.m.

2. Do I need a membership?

Yes, every person who enters the facility must have a valid membership or day pass. Membership prices and information can be found on the Membership Information page.

3. Do you offer a family membership?

No, each family member needs their own individual membership.

4. How do I purchase a membership?

Memberships may be purchased online or in person:

• In person at the Albaugh Community Center during regular business hours
• Online Here

5. What is included in my membership?

Membership includes the following amenities: indoor track, ellipticals, recumbent bike, dumbbells, kettlebells, resistance bands, medicine balls, balance balls, gymnasium with basketball, volleyball and pickleball options, shuffleboard equipment, bocce ball equipment and social programs.

Instructor-led programs and leagues will be an additional fee.

6. What programs and services do you offer for seniors?

Seniors (60 plus) receive a discounted membership to the facility. Ankeny resident seniors receive a free membership. Non-Ankeny resident seniors can purchase a membership for $40 per year.

Programs specific to seniors will be offered throughout the week such as pickleball, fitness classes, bocce ball, shuffleboard, and more.

The Polk County Senior Services offers a variety of services for Seniors 60 plus, including:

• Daily meals
• Transportation for qualified/eligible seniors
• Live 2 B Healthy Fitness Class
• Billiards room
• Craft classes
• Computer lab / lounge
• Monthly blood pressure checks
• Foot care
• Health clinics
• Holiday parties
• And more

Call 515-963-0527 for more information.

7. What can my child do at the facility?

Youth Members:

• 12 and under must be accompanied by someone 16+ years old at all times inside the facility
  • May use the gym, track, bocce ball and shuffleboard equipment, with supervision only
• 13 and older may use the facility by themselves
  • May use the gym, track, fitness equipment, shuffleboard and bocce ball equipment only

8. Can I be a member if I’m not an Ankeny resident?

Yes, we offer nonresident membership rates. Membership prices and information can be found on the Membership Information page.

9. Can I pause, cancel or transfer my membership?

No, once you purchase a membership, it is valid for one year from the purchase date.

10. Can I rent space at the facility?

Yes, we have two rental spaces available in the facility. The large banquet room has seating for up to 155 people and is ideal for parties, weddings, banquets and other large events. The small classroom is ideal for meetings, presentations, classes and other small events and has seating for up to 30 people.

To check availability or rent a space, please call 515-965-6449.

11. Can I rent a gym?

No, we do not rent the gym in this facility.

12. Is there a lost and found?

Yes, lost and found items will be held at the front desk for a short time.

13. Do you offer financial assistance?

Yes, memberships will be provided at no cost to disabled residents whose annual household income is less than 300% of federal poverty guidelines.

14. What happens if inclement weather?

The Albaugh Community Center utilizes the Ankeny Community School District Weather Policy to help determine closures and cancellations.

• If schools delay opening, the Community Center will open at 8 a.m.
• If schools close early, the Community Center will close at 5 p.m.
• If schools are closed, City Staff will assess the ongoing weather conditions and modify Community Center hours as needed.

Closures and cancellations will be communicated to the public via the Ankeny Weather Hotline at 515-963-3575 (option 6).