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Parks & Services
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COMMUNITY ROOM
The Community Room located at City Hall, 110 North First, is available for use on a first-come, first-served basis. The room is equipped with folding tables and chairs and a small kitchenette. Reservations can be made no more than three months in advance. Call Parks and Recreation at 961-9420 to reserve your time.
For family, religious, nonprofit organization, political, philosophical, brotherhood/sisterhood functions:
Weekdays: $15 for up to four (4) hours and $3 for each additional hour (nonresident: $20/4 hrs. & $5 each additional hr.) plus $50 damage deposit.
Weekends (Saturday & Sunday): $30 for up to four (4) hours and $3 for each additional hour (nonresident: $45/4 hrs. & $5 each additional hr.) plus $50 damage deposit.
For financial benefit functions
Weekdays: $35 for up to four (4) hours and $4 for each additional hour (nonresident: $45/4 hrs. & $5 each additional hr.) plus $50 damage deposit.
Weekends (Saturday & Sunday): $50 for up to four (4) hours and $4 for each additional hour (nonresident: $60/4 hrs. and $5 each additional hr.) plus $50 damage deposit.
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BUXTON PARK GAZEBO
Reservations for the Buxton Park Gazebo will be taken starting the first working day after January 1 of each year on a first-come, first-served basis. The Gazebo can be reserved for a $10 fee with a $25 damage deposit. Call 961-9420 or come to the Parks and Recreation Office to reserve the Gazebo for that special occasion.
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GARDEN PLOTS
The Parks and Recreation Department is again offering garden plots for people to lease and grow vegetables at Pickard Park.
Lease Period: March 1 - October 15
Plot Sizes: Full = 20' x 40'; Half = 20' x 20'
Fee: Full = $25; Half = $15
Water is available near the plots, which are tilled each year. Plots may be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning the first working day after January 1.
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BBQ GRILL RENTAL
The sharp trailer mounted BBQ Grill features: 2 x 6 charcoal grill, shade roof, storage area, serving counter, and cooking utensils. The grill is available for a rental fee of $33 for free food off the grill or $48 for food sold off grill with an additional $50 deposit. Call 961-9420 to reserve the grill for your special event.
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SANTA SUIT RENTAL
Need a Santa Suit for that special party or occasion? Advance reservations are taken over the phone. The rental fee is $12 with a $25 deposit. Checkout times are from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 9:20 a.m. the following day. A checkout Friday afternoon will be good until 9:20 a.m. on Monday.
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VANDALISM
Each year Indianola taxpayers must cover the cost of repairing or replacing park facilities and vegetation that has been willfully damaged or destroyed. Since most parks are unsupervised, it is difficult for park staff to catch the vandals who cause this damage. You can assist by reporting any acts of vandalism to the Parks and Recreation Department, 961-9420, or the Police, 961-9400.
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PARK SHELTER RESERVATIONS
Reservations are taken beginning the first working day after January 1 of each year on a first-come, first-served basis. Fees must be paid within 5 working days from the date reservation is made. Call 961-9420 or come into the Parks and Recreation Office to reserve.
Shelters open for reservation are:
Barker, McCord, Memorial, Moats, and Pickard.
Reservation time periods:
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
2:00-6:00 p.m.
6:00-10:00 p.m.
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Fee Schedule:
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Resident
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Nonresident
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| 4 hours |
$10.00 |
$12.50 |
| 8 hours |
$15.00 |
$18.75 |
| 12 hours |
$20.00 |
$25.00 |
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SAND VOLLEYBALL COURT
Reservations for the McCord Park Sand Volleyball Court will be taken starting the first working day after January 1 of each year on a first-come, first-served basis.
Reservation time periods:
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
2:00-6:00 p.m.
6:00-10:00 p.m.
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Fee Schedule:
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Resident
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Nonresident
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| 4 hours |
$10.00 |
$12.50 |
| 8 hours |
$15.00 |
$18.75 |
| 12 hours |
$20.00 |
$25.00 |
There will be no charge if reserved with a McCord Park Shelter reservation.
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ROTARY AMPHITHEATER
The Indianola Rotary Club developed the amphitheater in Memorial Park that includes a 40 x 37 stage and seating area for 300-350 people. Groups may reserve the amphitheater on a first-come, first-served basis starting the first working day after January 1 of each year. Call 961-9420 or come to the Parks and Recreation Office for more information or to reserve.
Reservation time periods:
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
2:00-6:00 p.m.
6:00-10:00 p.m.
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Fee Schedule:
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Resident
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Nonresident
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| 4 hours |
$5.00 |
$6.25 |
| 8 hours |
$10.00 |
$12.50 |
| 12 hours |
$15.00 |
$18.75 |
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RECREATION EQUIPMENT LOAN
The following may be loaned to individuals or groups for a user fee. This list is only some of the items available. A deposit will be kept and returned when equipment is checked back in.
| Bean Bag Game |
$3.00 |
Table Games
| Fore Par |
$4.00 |
| Sockey |
$4.00 |
| Skittle |
$4.00 |
| Table Cricket |
$4.00 |
| Marble Football |
$4.00 |
| Box Hockey |
$4.00 |
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| Volleyball Set |
$5.00 |
| Croquet Set |
$4.00 |
| Badminton |
$4.00 |
| Bocce Set |
$4.00 |
| Horseshoe Set |
$3.00 |
| Picnic Pack |
$4.00 |
| Tug-Of-War Rope |
$5.00 |
Portable Scoreboard/Timer |
$25.00 |
| 2 Bats & 2 Softballs |
$2.50 |
Stop Watches |
$3.00 |
| Rubber Bases |
$2.00 |
Stop Clock |
$3.00 |
| Batting Tee |
$2.00 |
Bull Horn |
$10.00 |
| Various Types of Balls |
$2.00 |
PA System |
$20.00 |
| Tennis Racquet |
$2.00 |
Leg Bands
(3-Legged Race)
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$1.00 |
Tennis Machine
(overnite) |
$15.00 |
Burlap Bags
(Sack Races)
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$2.00 |
Tennis Machine
(weekend) |
$25.00 |
Picnic Tables |
$8.00 |
| Bingo |
$4.00 |
Toboggan |
$5.00 |
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Nonresidents add 25%. Call 961-9420 early to reserve equipment.
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PARK REGULATIONS
Speed Limit 10 miles per hour in all parks.
Fires Only in grills and fire pits provided.
Park Hours 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Property Damage No person shall deface, disfigure, break, cut, tamper with, displace or remove in or from any park, park property, either permanent or temporary.
Dogs All dogs must be on leash not to exceed 15 feet.
Pets Owner shall remove all waste deposited by his/her animal in parks.
Vehicles on Road Wheels on designated roads and parking areas only.
Alcoholic Beverages in Park Can beer only in parks, no liquor. Permit & deposit required for keg beer.
Help Keep Your Parks Clean
Please put your garbage in plastic bags and put in park dumpster as you leave.
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INDIANOLA SKATE PARK PROJECT
Over 50 youth skaters, parents and interested citizens are still raising funds to build a 10,000 square foot skate park. The skate park will be constructed at Memorial Park, made of concrete and will include 15 obstacles identified by local skaters. The facility will provide a safe place for skateboarding and in-line skating and will be built for safety, longevity and low maintenance. To date approximately $155,000 of the $200,000 goal has been raised. Tax-deductible donations are still needed and may be sent to the Indianola Community Parks and Recreation Foundation, Inc., Skate Park Fund, PO Box 299, Indianola, IA 50125. Donations may also be pledged and spread over a three-year period. For pledge cards and additional information, call Bill Keeble 961-4528 or the Indianola Parks and Recreation at 961-9420.
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INDIANOLA COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM
Applications are now being taken through January 31, 2001, for this new grant program for projects or events which will strengthen community attraction and appearance. Up to $1000 will be awarded per application per year which must be matched dollar or dollar with cash, in-kind labor or a combination of both. The grant funds are being made available by the City of Indianola and administered by the Indianola Chamber of Commerce. Grant application materials can be picked up from the Indianola Chamber of Commerce, 515 North Jefferson, Suite D, 961-6269, or the Indianola Parks and Recreation Department located in City Hall, 110 North 1st Street, 961-9420.
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