News Flash

Waukee Parks and Trails Remain Open with Restrictions

Waukee parks and trails are currently open to the public for recreation but due to COVID-19 concerns, effective immediately, playground equipment and shelter houses are closed until further notice. All park restrooms remain closed and water fountains are ...

Sunflower Fine Art Offering Virtual Class

Local business Sunflower Fine Art will host a virtual art class April 6-10 geared toward kids in grades kindergarten through 10th. Adults are welcome to join in as well. The classes will take place that week Monday-Friday from 2-3:30 p.m. each day. Classe...

Parks & Rec Challenge: Waukee Combine

Do you miss watching or playing sports? Here is a chance to take part in an exciting football drill combine while staying active! All ages are invited to participate in the "Waukee Combine" by completing each drill and recording the results. You...

Parks & Rec Challenge: Dress-up Days

Is everyday Pajama Day right now? Well, how out a dress-up challenge. Below are the daily themes for dressing up the week of March 30. 

Monday: Tourist Day! Grab your fanny packs and cameras and take a Spring Break trip around your neighborhood to...

Parks & Rec Challenge: Chalk Drawings and Notes

Let’s help keep spirits high in Waukee with fun sidewalk chalk drawings and notes! Submit photos of your creations and be entered to win a prize. Post pictures of your work to social media, tag Waukee Parks & Recreation (on Facebook), and us...

Join the Social Distancing Egg Hunt

Due to the COVID-19 situation, Waukee’s traditional Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for April 11 is canceled. But, don’t worry – the Waukee Parks & Recreation Department is joining with many other departments throughout Iowa to...

Parks & Rec Challenge: Thank You Note Shower

For the first #waukeevirtualrec activity, the Parks & Rec Department is challenging citizens to hand-write thank you notes to those in essential service positions during these difficult times. Post pictures of the cards before mailing them, tag Waukee...

Parks & Rec Department to Lead Virtual Activities

Heads-up, friends! Over the next two weeks, members of the Waukee Parks & Recreation Department will be leading various virtual activities while we all remain isolated. This will include games, challenges, community service ideas and more! Some activi...

March 16 Update: City Closures and Cancellations

Two City of Waukee buildings are closed, and many City programs are now canceled following recent COVID-19 news and social distancing requirements. Here are the updates for March 16:

Building Closures

The Waukee Public Library and the Waukee Public Works Bu...

Register for Spring/Summer Parks & Recreation Programs

The Waukee Parks & Recreation Department has a great spring and summer filled with programs, activities, trips and festivals! Highlights include:

• Waukee’s popular festivals/events such as the April 11 Easter Egg Hunt, free Movies in the Park ...