Leisurely cruise the Des Moines River and experience a one-of-a-kind view of the city on board Des Moines' authentic sternwheel paddlewheeler, the Jon Anderson White Riverboat. The Riverboat offers a full schedule of public and private charters. Located across from the Des Moines Botanical and Environmental Center.

One of Des Moines' best 18-hole golf courses, open March through November, offers a great layout, a public driving range and now features a GPS system. Blank Golf Course offers a PGA Pro, lessons, golf shop, food and driving range. The course is available for tournaments, outings and public use.

The 18-hole championship public course at Bos Landen Golf Club, located just outside of Des Moines, sits on 190 wooded acres and is a great test of skill to all players. Bos Landen’s banquet facility is perfect for celebrating a special occasion, organizing a social gathering or hosting a meeting/conference.

This picturesque 18-hole championship course has been designed around mature trees and rolling Iowa hills. The new clubhouse is an ideal location for golf outings, business meetings and wedding receptions. Our beautiful new clubhouse can accommodate up to 400 guests with indoor and outdoor seating.

Conveniently located four miles south of the Des Moines Airport, Countryside Golf Course offers golfers a great experience with a USGA 18-hole course spanning 160 acres with bent grass fairways. The clubhouse offers golfers a relaxed atmosphere and can be transformed for a variety of private events.

This beautiful course layout is ideal for seniors and juniors. Find food, a golf shop and 18 holes. The course is available for tournaments, outings and public use. Full catering services are also available.

This full-service golf facility addresses all levels of golfers. Challenge yourself on the 18-hole championship course or improve your short game on the Par 3 course. A state-of-the-art practice facility exists for those who wish to learn or enhance their game.

Longview Golf Center is Iowa's only air supported dome for year-round golf practice and includes an 18-hole indoor miniature golf course. We also have an outdoor range, 18-hole outdoor miniature golf course and full pro shop. Services include clinics, professional lessons, custom club fitting and corporate outings.

Otter Creek Golf Course features lush bluegrass fairways, full-length cart paths and the finest greens in the state. It was the 2005 host course for the Iowa Open, State Girl's Championship, State Boy's Championship, State Co-Ed Championship and Junior Tour Championship.

Since its inception in 1973, Toad Valley has striven to provide a great golfing experience as well as an inviting atmosphere where fantastic memories are created. With our additions of a miniature golf course and conference center, there are many opportunities for fun awaiting you at Toad Valley!

The Tournament Club of Iowa's (TCI) golf course is a premier Arnold Palmer design golf course and residential community. TCI has been voted 2004 Golf Digest's Top 10 Best New Upscale Courses and 2003-2008 Golf Digest's Best Courses in the State. TCI is located 20 minutes north of Des Moines.

The only municipal course named by golf writer Davy Hoffman as one of "America's Greatest Golf Courses." Waveland Golf Course offers a PGA Pro, lessons, golf shop, food and bar. The course is 18 holes with a continuous cart path and is available for tournaments, outings and public use. We are open March through November.

Woodland Hills Golf Course is Des Moines' oldest privately owned public golf course and has 18 holes of golf and a driving range. The course is available for golf outings with shotgun starts and food and beverage are available. No outing is too small!

Dedicated to providing horse enthusiasts the ideal area to pursue their passions, Jester Park Equestrian Center offers guided trail riding (8 years and older), wagon/sleigh rides, year-round riding lessons, team building, camps, therapeutic riding and long- and short-term equestrian boarding. Indoor and outdoor arenas are available for rent.

From November to March, the venue offers the chance for people of all ages to ice skate in the open air, amid the snowflakes and under the stars. We also offer birthday and corporate parties, broomball and ice skating lessons for all ages. Brenton Skating Plaza is dedicated to providing a fun, recreational experience for families and individuals of all ages.

The Des Moines Buccaneers have been a vital part of the Central Iowa sports community since 1980. The Bucs provide fast-paced entertainment from September to April. The Buccaneers are members of the United States Hockey League.

Where downtown kicks off! This ultimate entertainment complex and high-energy location has over 65 virtual reality games, a three-story rock climbing wall, Fanatics Grille and Bar and a full-service banquet facility for up to 400 people. All Play caters to all ages and is located two blocks south of Wells Fargo Arena.

Bring your family to the coolest outdoor ice skating plaza in Central Iowa from November to March. We offer public skating seven days a week. During the rest of the year, the plaza transforms into an outdoor event center. Private rentals and concessions are available year-round.

Fligg Fieldhouse offers the following services/amenities: court rentals for pick-up games, tournaments, camps, leagues, team practices or special events such as birthday parties, banquets and conferences; open gym memberships; advertising opportunities within the complex for businesses; and space/building leasing options in the facility.

Iowa Speedway is the nation's most state-of-the-art motorsports facility. The Rusty Wallace designed track offers 7/8 mile tri-oval racing with 12-13-14 degree compound banking in the turns. Iowa Speedway also offers a wide range of options for events in our Newton Club such as wedding receptions, business meetings, tradeshows and much more.

James W. Cownie Baseball Complex has a total of eight baseball fields, two of which are lighted. All fields are between 150 and 300 feet.

James W. Cownie Soccer Complex boasts 12 full-size irrigated playing fields, a 1,500 square foot concessions stand with indoor restrooms, paved parking lots and a sidewalk system leading to the fields.

Dedicated to providing horse enthusiasts the ideal area to pursue their passions, Jester Park Equestrian Center offers guided trail riding (8 years and older), wagon/sleigh rides, year-round riding lessons, teambuilding, camps, therapeutic riding and long- and short-term equestrian boarding. Indoor and outdoor arenas are available for rent.

For over 50 years, Knoxville Raceway has been entertaining people from around the globe with the most exciting open wheel and dirt track racing on the planet. From mid-April through September, Knoxville Raceway provides affordable family fun.

Longview Golf Center is Iowa's only air supported dome for year-round golf practice and includes an 18-hole indoor miniature golf course. We also have an outdoor range, 18-hole outdoor miniature golf course and a full pro shop. Services include clinics, professional lessons, custom club fitting and corporate outings.

Seven Oaks offers year-round outdoor recreation with corporate and small group rates. At Seven Oaks you will find snow skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, full-service canoeing, kayaking and tube floats, paint ball, tent camping, mountain bike trails (daily riding and races), facilities rentals and an adult lounge.

The Des Moines Buccaneers have been a vital part of the Central Iowa sports community since 1980. The Bucs provide fast-paced entertainment from September to April. The Buccaneers are members of the United States Hockey League.

As Iowa's only Australian Football club, the Roosters are proud to call Des Moines home. The Roosters provide high-scoring, fast-paced, physical entertainment from May through October and are a part of the United States Australian Football League. For game schedule and other information, visit the website.

The Iowa Barnstormers have joined Arena Football 1 for the 2010 season. Home games are played April through July at Wells Fargo Arena in Downtown Des Moines.

Iowa's only professional women's tackle football team. Most games are held at Valley Stadium in West Des Moines, however game locations may vary. See website for specific game information.

The Iowa Cubs are the Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. The I-Cubs play in 11,000-seat Principal Park as part of the Pacific Coast League. The I-Cubs season runs from early April to early September.