Recreation

Get active in the community by doing things you love! Enjoy the beautiful seasons Iowa has to offer by joining a sports team or taking part in Adel’s next community event. The City of Adel has recreational activities for all ages. See our adult, youth, and community activities below.

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Parks & Recreation Department

The City’s Parks & Recreation Department operates and manages the City’s parks and recreation programs with the following staff:

Nick Schenck: Parks & Recreation Director
Ramona Dillinger: Aquatics/Recreation Supervisor
Curtis Waddingham: Parks Superintendent
Kade Barcus: Parks Maintenance Laborer

Adult Activities

Please refer to activity guides above for exact dates.

PICKLEBALL
Free drop-in pickleball play May through August. Great activity for all ages including
senior citizens! Pickleball kickoff information session on May 3rd at 6pm. Organized
doubles tournament in fall based on interest. Need equipment? Call us!
LOCATION: Kinnick-Feller Park Courts
WHEN: Monday Mornings 9-11am and Wednesday Evenings 6-8pm.

COED SAND VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE
Gather your friends and join the league. Teams
are guaranteed a 7-game season and an end-of season league tournament.
FEE: $165 per team
LOCATION: Evans Park
WHEN: Tuesday Evenings, June 6 – July 25 +
tournament
DEADLINE: May 19

MENS & WOMENS TENNIS LEAGUES
Hosted by the Adel Tennis Club, this program provides
tennis opportunities for players of all skill levels. Matches
are played in hour increments beginning at 6pm. Match
schedules will be made and provided to players.
FEE: $35/player
LOCATION: Kinnick-Feller Park Courts
WHEN: Men’s League – Thursday Evenings,
June 8-August 10.
Women’s League – Monday/Tuesday Evenings,
June 5-August 7
DEADLINE: May 19

BEAN BAG LEAGUE
The classic yard game brought to the parks and recreation
line-up. Find a partner and get in a couple practice throws. Seven weeks of
league play followed by end-of-season tournament.
FEE: $50 per team
LOCATION: Kinnick-Feller Park
WHEN: Thursdays Evenings, August 17 – September 28 + tournament
DEADLINE: July 28

COED SLOW-PITCH SOFTBALL LEAGUE
Grab your bat, glove, and friends. Teams are guaranteed
8 games. Men will hit a 14” ball, and Women will hit a
12” ball. Adel Park/Rec. will provide game balls for league
games.
FEE: $215 per team
LOCATION: Kinnick-Feller Park
WHEN: Thursday Evenings, June 8- July 27
DEADLINE: May 19

Additional Information

Looking for a Team? Interested in playing but don’t have a team? Email nschenck@adel.webspecwmh.dev with name, number, email, and sport interested in playing. Interested players will be connected with one another in an attempt to form a team.

Deadlines: All entry fees and rosters must be turned into Adel Parks & Recreation by the deadline of each individual sport to guarantee your team placement in the league. Refer to the activity guide for registration deadlines.

Youth Activities

Please refer to activity guides above for exact dates.

KIDDIE KICKERS
Introductory soccer program for boys and girls ages 3 and 4 years
old that are not eligible to begin ADM soccer club yet, birth years
of 2019-2020. There will be a skills portion and scrimmage portion
each evening. Parent/adult participation is required.
FEE: $40 (Includes shin guards)
LOCATION: Kinnick-Feller Park
WHEN: Mondays, April 10-May 15 5:30-6:00pm or 6:15-6:45pm
DEADLINE: March 24

LITTLE SLUGGERS
Introductory baseball and softball program for boys and girls
ages 3 and 4. The purpose is to teach the basics of hitting the
ball, run the bases, become familiar with being on the field,
and most of all, to have FUN. Players should bring a glove and
water bottle. All other equipment is provided. Parent/adult
participation is required.
FEE: $40 (Includes T-Shirt)
LOCATION: Kinnick-Feller Park
WHEN: Mondays/Wednesdays 6-6:45pm;
Session 1: June 12-28
Session 2: July 10-26
DEADLINES: Session 1: May 19; Session 2: June 16

TENNIS CLINICS
This program is for ages 5-17 and designed to teach the fundamentals of tennis.
Lessons will build on one another, giving participants a complete set of skills and
helping them refine their abilities. All equipment is provided. Participants will be
divided into class times based on age and ability.
FEE: $50 (limited to 30 participants/session)
LOCATION: Kinnick-Feller Park tennis courts
WHEN: 1-hr timeslots between 9 am – Noon: Session 1: June 12 – 16,
Session 2: June 26 – June 30, Session 3: July 17 – 21
DEADLINES: Session 1: May 26; Session 2: June 16; Session 3: July 7

FALL YOUTH SOCCER
Fall soccer is offered by the ADM Soccer Club. Games are played on weekends at
the Island Park Soccer Complex. For more information visit admsoccer.net.

ADM YOUTH FOOTBALL
This unified progression program eases kids into the game of football by
implementing age-appropriate skills each year in hopes to teach kids a love for the
game while teaching safe play techniques. Register at admfootball.com.
K-2 – Local Flag Football (8 on 8)
3rd Grade – Traveling Flag Football with Soft Shell Helmets (8 on 8)
4th Grade – Full Padded Flag Football (8 on 8)
5th Grade – Rookie Tackle Football (8 on 8)
6th Grade – Tackle Football (11 on 11)
DEADLINES: 3-6th grade June 29; K-2nd is July 30

Family/Community

Please refer to activity guides above for exact dates.

DOG EASTER EGG HUNT
Join us for our first Dog Easter Egg Hunt!!
The rules of the egg hunt are easy. Keep
your dog on leash, then walk him to the first
egg, talk to him, and point at it the egg to
attract his attention. When he touches the
egg with his nose or paw, you can pick it up
and give him the treat. The Easter Bunny
will also be on hand for all your photo ops!!
WHEN: April 2nd @ 1 pm
WHERE: Adel Dog Park

MOVIES IN THE PARK
Free Family – Friendly Events
Popcorn provided – bring you own lawn chair, blanket and drinks.
Showings begin at sunset
Friday, June 23 – Evans Park
Friday, July 28 – Island Park

Saturday, August 2 – Island Park

44TH ANNUAL SWEET CORN FESTIVAL
Activities include corn shucking, 5k,
parade, all day entertainment, FREE
sweet corn, food and craft vendors, street
party and more!
WHEN: August 11-12
WHERE: Downtown Adel

IOWA PARK & REC DAY@ STATE FAIR
Celebrate Parks and Recreation at
the Iowa State Fair on August 17th by
participating in friendly competitions
including Bubble Gum Blowing, Big Wheel
Races, Scavenger Hunt and more! There
is fun for all ages!

Additional Information

Please refer to the activity guide for specific dates, times, and details.

Program Idea? The parks and recreation department is always looking to try new and innovative programming. If you would like to start an activity or suggest one you would like to see added to our offerings, please contact us as 515-993-4525 or nschenck@adel.webspecwmh.dev