Des Moines · Polk County, IA

Sports & Recreation in Des Moines

Scout analyzed 110 Des Moines places and surfaced the ones that actually fit sports & recreation.

Places analyzed

110

Matches

Typical spend

$75

Typical visit

2.9 hr

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Waveland Park

1 matching spots

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Sports & Recreation

Spare Time Des Moines

Spare Time Des Moines is an indoor entertainment complex, good for a family outing or birthday party, offering bowling, arcade games, and food. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and around $25-75 per person, making it a good main activity.

FoodSportsCocktails

$25–$75 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking

Sports & Recreation

Tournament Club of Iowa

This golf course is good for a multi-hour outdoor activity, pairing well with a meal at its bar and grill. Expect to spend $50-$150 per person on a round and food.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors

$50–$150 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

Waveland Park

Waveland Golf Course

This 18-hole public golf course is suitable for a 4-5 hour outing, costing around $30-$70 per person for a round. It offers a scenic, sloping, and wooded experience for golfers of various skill levels.

OutdoorsSportsViews

$30–$70 typical4 hr visiteasy parking

Sports & Recreation

Woodland Hills Golf Course

Woodland Hills is a golf course suitable for a few hours of outdoor recreation, good for solo play or with a small group. Expect to spend $30-70 per person for a round of golf.

OutdoorsSportsViews

$30–$70 typical4 hr visiteasy parking

Sports & Recreation

Copper Creek Golf Club and Event Center

Copper Creek Golf Club is suitable for a several-hour outing to play golf, potentially followed by a meal. Expect to spend $50-150 per person for a round of golf.

FoodOutdoorsSports

$50–$150 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking

Sports & Recreation

Terrace Hills Golf Course

Terrace Hills Golf Course is ideal for a half-day outdoor sports activity, suitable for a solo outing or with friends/family. Expect to spend 3-4 hours and $35-$75 per person for a round of golf.

OutdoorsSportsViews

$35–$75 typical3 hr visiteasy parking

Sports & Recreation

Glen Oaks Country Club Iowa

Glen Oaks Country Club is suitable for a longer, upscale outing like a weekend lunch or dinner, possibly involving golf or other amenities. Expect to spend a few hours and several tens to hundreds of dollars per person.

FoodSportsWellness

$50–$250 typical4 hr visiteasy parking

Sports & Recreation

Toad Valley Golf Course

Toad Valley Golf Course is good for a multi-hour outdoor sports activity, ideal for a morning or afternoon. Expect to spend $30-70 per person for a round of golf, with easy parking and significant walking.

OutdoorsSportsRelaxed

$30–$70 typical3 hr visiteasy parking

Sports & Recreation

A.H. Blank Golf Course

A round of golf typically takes 4-5 hours and can be enjoyed as a solo outing or with friends/family. Expect to spend $30-$70 per person for greens fees and potentially a cart rental.

OutdoorsSportsViews

$30–$70 typical4 hr visiteasy parking