Weekends at the Jester Park Outdoor Recreation & Wellness Center


Get out of the house this winter and into the Jester Park Outdoor Recreation and Wellness Center!

Adjacent to the nature center, the recreation and wellness center offers a wide range of outdoor programming through Polk County Conservation such as:

  • Bouldering Room
  • Snowshoe & Cross-Country Ski Rentals (when there is at least 6” of snow on the ground)
  • Indoor Archery & Air Rifle Range


Bouldering Room

Minimum Age| 5 Adult supervision is required for ages 12 & under on the climbing wall.

Holiday Hours

December 26 - January 3
Monday - Friday | 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

March 16 - 20
Monday - Friday | 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m

Holidays Closed:
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

Pricing

Day Pass: $5

Indoor Archery & Air Rifle

INDOOR ARCHERY (Saturdays Only)

Learn how to shoot a bow and arrow. We provide participants with the basics that will get them safely shooting and a general feel for archery with a compound bow. We will cover eye dominance, archery safety rules, equipment, and proper shooting techniques. Perfect for all skill ranges, from no experience to those who have their own bow! All equipment is provided. Outside bows and arrows are not allowed. *Minimum Age | 12 - Adult supervision is required for those 16 years & under.

INDOOR AIR RIFLE (Sundays Only)

Target shooting is a lifelong sport and can be practiced for most at an early age and continue through adulthood. Learn the basics of air rifle target shooting from our certified staff. Come have a great time with us learning how to shoot! All equipment is provided. Outside air rifles and/or pellets are not allowed. *Minimum Age | 12 - Adult supervision is required for those 16 years & under.

HOURS

  • Saturday (Archery) | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Sunday (Air Rifle) | Noon - 4 p.m.

PRICING

  • Archery (unlimited) | $5
  •  Air Rifle (25 pellets) | $5 

Cross-Country Ski & Snowshoe Rentals


Cross-country ski and snowshoe rentals are available at the Jester Park Outdoor Recreation & Wellness Center, adjacent from the nature center. Snowshoes, cross-country skis, boots and poles are also available to rent.

  • Cross-country skis are sized mainly for adults.
  • Snowshoes are sized for kids and adults, with a weight range of 40-250 pounds. 

Skis and snowshoes will only be rented if there is at least 6 inches of snow on the ground.


RENTAL PRICES

  • Cross-Country Skis | $15/Day
  •  Snowshoes | $10/Day


For more information, call: (515)-323-5339


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