We visited the beach area. The enormous play area was pretty impressive. The entire area…read moreaccommodates large groups and has multiple areas of shelter for gatherings. Restrooms were clean and stocked. Plenty of parking spaces available. It would really awesome if there was some type of concession stand.

A perfect picnic place. Shelters, beach, play castle, docks,…read moreboat rentals, volleyball and more. Checking this place out on a early Sunday. The people started to come in and check out the beach. I wandered inside the marina and they have snacks, sunscreen, bait and more goodies. A little of everything you could want or need for a day at the beach/park. The ladies inside working were very kind and sweet. We were close by and had rented the shelter for the day. The ladies said it was a quieter day due to the rains from yesterday chased most away. But it turned out to be a perfect day.

Pretty fun experience! We came in from Omaha to see the space and I was blown away with the size of…read moreit all. They offer a wide array of services thats honestly a little overwhelming. They have a outdoor space when AC and tvs for people to chill and hang with their dogs. Our dogs are not real active so I appreciate this spot. For more active dogs, they have a MONSTER of a back area for dogs to run and play and have the best time! Their restaurant was a little confusing at first and their food was pretty much just bar food that really didnt blow me away at all but you go more for the pups.

I absolutely loved it here! We were visiting from Kansas City where sadly our version of a place…read morelike this closed down. We didn't bring our dog on the drive but we wanted to check it out anyway. This place is better in every way. I love the amount of seating in the covered dog area, I loved the enclosed and monitor play space. I especially loved the 3 acre yard with all of the fun structures for dogs. The food and drinks were also great. They had a small dog area that sadly no one was using, but honestly that seems to always be the case. Please come to Kansas City!!

Quiet place and the owners are very friendly. The pond has fish in it and if your vehicle breaks…read moreyou can work on it here and not get in trouble for working on it.

If you were to tell me there is an establishment that serves beer and throws axes -- under the same…read moreroof, mind you -- I would've thought to myself that there is no way anyone makes it out alive. But Lumber Axe chopped my expectations. The environment was full of laughs, friendly competition, and great service. The wait for drinks wasn't long by any means. I was also given a little lesson between crafts and mystery pints, were were both specials on their list of quality beers. The mystery pint is great! Thoroughly enjoyed it. Overall, I had a great time here and my friends also had an axe-cellent experience coming with me! Strongly recommend trying out the place!

The place is located in downtown Des Moines and has limited street parking... the set up is a bit…read moreunorganized. When I called to ask questions I was told that there was a max of 5 ppl on the public range but in all actuality it could be up to 12 ppl. You have very limited axe throwing time. The make you play games with others and they also make throw one a 1-2-3 count. It is a bit disturbing actually and disruptive. There were very young patrons and we were the oldest by far. If you only want to play games and have limited time throwing fir your money this is your place. It was a real disappointment. There is another place in town that allows you to throw as much as you like. I would recommend it if you truly want to throw.

What can $5 get you? The oak grove beach are is nicely maintained and a lot of beach for…read moreactivities and getting together with friends. Day trips cost $5 for the permit. The are hundreds of parking spots. Tons of big grain sand, not Pensacola sand bit you could imagine it's coquina if you close your eyes. The water at saylorville in July is clear and a little green. Perfect temps for cooling off as you watch all the boat people go by. The dedicated swim area is the size of a football field. So even busy there is room to spread out. The bottom is the heavy sand and comfortable to walk in if you're grossed out by weeds and mud. Overall this is nice spot and only 5 miles outside of Ankeny. The views is nice of the Saylorville lake which is a core of engineers lake along the Des Moines River Basin. There is no lifeguard on duty but also no rip tides. Come enjoy a little 'surf' action as the little waves sweep in and give you that faux beach experience!

This is a nice small rec area. When you first enter the area you can either go straight or left…read more If you go left it takes you to the picnic area. The picnic area has two shelter areas and a small play area. The play area consists of just a rope structure that kids can climb on. Shelter 2 is a neat shelter that is down a trail and tucked back in to the woods. If you go straight when you first enter it takes you down to the beach. The beach area is very large and has a very large parking lot and there is a bike trail that connects to it. The beach is a great place to take the family.

The price of this place was way to expensive for the amenities they offered. The greens were torn…read moreand falling apart. The water was green and slimy. The benches were falling apart. I would probably drive a bit farther if I wanted to play mini golf again. We probably will never go back.

Great place to bring your family or the perfect spot to go on a date! Definitely recommend! Great…read moreambiance with tons of large trees, ponds, etc! Super fun mini golf experience!

Located only 20 minutes northwest of Ankeny on the western shore of Saylorville Lake, the 1600-acre…read moreJester Park Nature Center has a buffet of options. Whether it is a visit to their elk, hiking, biking, learning, cabins, birding, snowshoeing, or cross-country skiing, they have a lot to offer! We visited on a moderate winter afternoon and enjoyed spending time with their elk, who roam the property's northwest end. They wander in an area, allowing nearby viewing and enhancing the entire experience. They also have an 18-hole golf course, a 9-hole course, and a driving range with instruction available. I'm returning!

Air riffle shooting was fun, as was the archery, the ice cream also helps! Summer has canoes,…read morefishing, etc. Staff helpful and friendly both times we have been.

This park is one of my wife's favorites because of the ponds and the trails. The park has two…read morepretty good sized ponds which are good for those looking to fish. The park has a basketball court with adjustable hoops so it is good for kids both big and small. There is also a shelter area right next to one of the ponds for parties. The kids play area is very large and spread out. It has multiple slides and plenty of things to keep the kids busy. It also has swings for little and big kids.