Welcome to the Leisure Services Department
We are responsible for the operations and facilities of the following Divisions:
- Parks
- Golf Course
- Pro Shop
- Leisure Swimming Pool
- Civic Center
- Harlington Cemetery
All recreation and learn to swim programs are now run by Wartburg College.
You can call them at 319-352-8716 or follow this link: www.the-w.org
Our beautiful Municipal Golf Course in the spring
Waverly Leisure Services is One of the Most Diverse Departments in the City: · Serving over 50,000 people in parks, golf, and trail programs and events. · Working cooperatively with Trees Forever, Friends of the Rail Trail, Chamber of Commerce Design, and Waverly Garden Club who help extend services and protect parks. · Welcoming all ages with programs at the outdoor swimming pool · Offering great golf and learning opportunities at award winning 120 acre 18 hole City Golf Course. · Serving skate board enthusiasts with a group interested in promoting and improving the Skate Park. · All levels of disc golfers enjoy our quality course · Keeping the 47 acre Cemetery reverent and beautiful for the 53 funeral services. · Looking forward to offering, in the near future, Dog-Off-Leash-Area, Community/Urban gardens, and other amenities to be as inclusive of the diverse population in Waverly and its needs. · Working with the Fair/Diamond Committee to look at future development of a destination complex. · Coordinating 3 Eagle Scout projects and numerous community service volunteer events. · Removing snow from 6 miles of sidewalks and pedestrian trails. · Caring for more than 376 acres of natural areas, sports fields and parks. · Mowing over 120 acres weekly to offer pristine conditions in our parks. · Picking up litter and emptying 86 garbage cans to keep our parks clean. · Grooming 7 sports fields seasonally for softball/baseball/flag football (6) and rugby. · Keeping 7 drinking fountains accessible and in working order throughout the city parks. · Maintaining outdoor basketball (5) courts throughout the city. · Managing 12 miles of trails/paths to help connect people to nature and fitness while offering sustainable transportation options. · Maintaining 5 parks and 2 golf course restrooms daily. · Inspecting 12 playgrounds everyday for safety and accessibility. · Providing access to the Cedar River through 2 public boating ramps and 1 dock. · Protecting and caring for all trees and native plants throughout City Parks and public areas. · Adding to Waverly’s beauty through 24 hanging flower pots and 16 park flower beds. · Issuing 483 park shelter reservations/Civic Center room reservations annually for picnics, meetings, family occasions, and special events in our parks and facilities.
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