The Petra Alward Bouldering Room is located inside the Jester Park Outdoor Recreation and Wellness Center, adjacent to the nature center.
Jester Park Outdoor Recreation & Wellness Center
The Outdoor Recreation and Wellness Center, adjacent to the nature center, offers a wide range of outdoor programming through Polk County Conservation, rental equipment, and the Petra Alward Bouldering Room, allowing everyone access to outdoor adventure and fun!
Outdoor Recreation & Wellness Center
12112 NW 128th St
Granger, Iowa 50109
P: (515) 323.5330
Hours of Operation
Summer Hours (2024: May 30 - August 30)
- Thursday - Saturday |10 a.m. -4 p.m.
- Sunday | Noon - 4 p.m.
Fall & Winter Hours (September 7, 2024 - May 25, 2025)
- Saturday | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Sunday | Noon - 4 p.m. (Closed December - February)
- Closing at 1 pm on Saturday, September 21 for A Foraged Feast
- Winter Break (December 26, 27, 30, 31) | Noon - 4 p.m.
- Spring Break (March 17-21) | Noon - 4 p.m.
- Closed Sunday, November 24 for Makers Market
- Extended hours during snow events of 6+"
Cross-Country Ski & Snowshoe Rentals
Rent cross-country skis and snowshoes at the Jester Park Outdoor Recreation and Wellness Center when there is at least 6 inches of snow on the ground!
Try your hand at air rifle and/or archery inside the Outdoor Recreation & Wellness Center on select days.
Rent summer equipment at the Jester Park Outdoor Recreation and Wellness Center!
Rent fishing poles and buy bait at the Jester Park Outdoor Recreation and Wellness Center!
