Parks & Recreation
Looking for your next group activity? This is the place to start. With recreational and educational community activities for all ages, there’s something for everyone!
Activities range from reading programs to swimming activities and team sports. Don’t miss out, register today!
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SCHEDULE
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The league will hold games in May and June.
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Softball is on Monday & Wednesday nights.
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Baseball is played on Tuesday & Thursday nights.
EQUIPMENT
Equipment Needed:
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All participants must have their own pants & glove
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It will be beneficial to all participants to wear rubber or plastic cleats.
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Personal helmet is highly suggested.
QUESTIONS
Questions or Concerns:
Please feel free to contact April Kressley for any questions.
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL LEAGUE
REGISTRATOIN CLOSED
If you or your group would like to commemorate a special occasion or remember a loved one, plant a tree in one of the City’s parks. Endorsed by the Park Board, the Donate a Tree Program is a year-round program.
For further details, contact the Recreation Department at 319-444-2200
Donate a Tree Program
HONOR LOVED ONES
Box Memorial Park
Adopt a flowerbed or dedicate a bench in memory of a loved one.
Contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 319-444-2200 or parkandrec@belleplaineiowa.gov
Beautiful wildflowers, trees, and shrubs highlight this park in a natural setting. Take a stroll through Belle Plaine’s most beautiful park on our 1/3 mile concrete trail, and then relax in the gazebo or on one of our many benches located throughout the park. A shelter house is available. This is a park that both young and old can enjoy.
AMENITIES
Concrete Trail, Gazebo, Benches
East side of town, between E. 13th and 15th Streets
Anderson Park
Great Place for small groups
For its size, .7 acres, this park experiences heavy usage from the area residents
AMENITIES
Creative Play Area, Shelter House, and Restrooms
Corner of 5th Avenue and 11th Street
LOCAL FAVORITE!
Franklin Park
Twenty-eight acres with trees, open grass areas, and Aquatic Center
Franklin Park is our largest within the city with a variety of opportunities, from camping, swimming, and playing ball, along with two shelters available for rent throughout the summer.
AMENITIES
Playground, 2 Rentable Shelters, Camping Area, Aquatic Center, Tennis Court, Sand Volleyball Courts, and a Baseball Field, Disc Golf Course, 2 Portables
Intersection of 10th Avenue and 11th Street.
Beautiful Plaines Prairie Park
ESTABLISHED NATIVE GRASSES
AMENITIES
Walking Trails, Rentable Pavilion, Tables and Benches, 1 Portable
Intersection of 7th Ave (Hwy 21) & 1st Street
Drahn Park
PLAY BALL!
Drahn Park is all about play, setup with ball fields, and a playground. North of 16th Street is an open lot used for a variety of practices and parking during busy nights at the ball fields.
AMENITIES
2 Ball Fields, Playground, Picnic Area, 2 Portables
Divided by 16th Street and 10th Avenue
Plan Ahead
Make your day special with equipment rentals, reserved shelters and more!
COMMUNITY CENTER RENTAL
If you are planning on having a reception, family reunion or a social gathering—this is the place. The Belle Plaine Community Center is available to rent through the Recreation Department.
For scheduling, call City Hall at 319-444-2200
SHELTER RESERVATIONS
Reserve a shelter or gazebo for your special outdoor activity for just $10.00 a day at Box Memorial, Franklin (2), Williams, Beautiful Plaines Prairie, or Anderson Park.
For reservations, contact the Recreation Office at 319-444-2200
CAMPING AREA
There are four camping spaces (one concrete space) located in Franklin Park. Electrical hook-ups, restrooms, and a dump station are available. These spaces are on a first-come first-serve basis. Fee is $15.00 per day and is payable at City Hall.
For scheduling, contact the Parks and Recreation Director at 319-444-2200
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
Need some recreation/sports equipment for a special event? Baseballs, softballs, gloves, bats, footballs, soccer balls, bags game (both boards & bags), and other miscellaneous equipment are available to rent for $5.00 per day.
Phone 319-444-2200 to make arrangements.
DISC GOLF SALES
Discs are available for $5.00 at City Hall. Stop by and purchase yours today!
REFUND POLICY
Refunds are not issued unless special circumstances dictate such, as determined by the Parks and Recreation Director and Board. At no time will a refund be issued because an individual drops out or is suspended from a program.
ACCIDENT/INCIDENT INSURANCE
The City of Belle Plaine does not provide accident/incident insurance for team or individual participants in Parks and Rec. Department programs or events. All participants assume their own risk of accident or injury while participating. Check with your personal insurance agent to assure coverage.
Wille Park
Ideal for Picnics
This small, beautiful park is an ideal setting to have a picnic or just lounge around.
Located at the corner of 5th Avenue and 6th Street.
Williams Park
Perfect for family gatherings
A diverse neighborhood park in a quiet setting ideal for family gatherings.
AMENITIES
Playground Equipment, Basketball Court, 1 Rentable Shelter
Corner of 7th Avenue and 16th Street