Pella: Parks & Recreation
Pella's recreation footprint covers 5 sites.
- 4.7 recreation sites per 10K residents (vs Iowa 10.0/10K).
Parks & Trails
Federal and state recreation areas within ~50 miles (Recreation.gov RIDB API). 5 sites — 4.7 per 10K residents.
Facilities (1)
NOT AVAILABLE
Recreation Areas (5)
NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
North Tailwater Picnic Shelter
HOWELL STATION
WALLASHUCK
Ivans
Sports & Activities
Disc Golf Courses (10)
Central Disc Golf Course
Central Disc Golf Course
Central Disc Golf Course
Central Disc Golf Course
Central Disc Golf Course
Central Disc Golf Course
Central Disc Golf Course
Central Disc Golf Course
Central Disc Golf Course
Central Disc Golf Course
Golf Courses (1)
Pella Golf & Country Club
| Nearest Sports Venue · Name | IOWA SPEEDWAY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Sports Venue · Distance | 19.5 mi |
Sources: HIFLD — nearest by coordinates
Attractions & Entertainment
Entertainment venues, golf courses, sports facilities, and visitor attractions.
Nearby (12)
Pella Historical Village & Vermeer Windmill
Fire Station Museum
Rolscreen Museum
Scholte House Museum & Gardens
Vermeer Museum and Global Pavilion
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum
Wagaman Mill Museum
Nelson Pioneer Farm Museum
Jasper County Historical Museum
Melcher-Dallas Coal Mining and Heritage Museum
Belinda Toy and Antique Museum
Heritage Park Museum
Attractions (5)
Pella Historical Village & Vermeer Windmill
Fire Station Museum
Rolscreen Museum
Scholte House Museum & Gardens
Vermeer Museum and Global Pavilion
Geography
| Climate · Avg Temp F | 50.50 |
|---|---|
| Climate · Annual Precip In | 33.70 |
| Climate · Station Name | KNOXVILLE |
| Climate · Station Distance Miles | 11.7 mi |
| Climate · Period | 2015-2024 average |
| Elevation · Feet | 838 |
| Elevation · Meters | 256 |
Sources: NOAA RCC-ACIS MultiStnData — nearest station by coordinates · USGS Elevation Point Query Service
Other
Theaters (3)
Pella Cinemas
Grand Theater
Capri Theater
Nearby Campgrounds (7)
NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
North Tailwater Picnic Shelter
HOWELL STATION
South Tailwater Picnic Shelter
WALLASHUCK
NORTH OVERLOOK PICNIC SHELTER (IA)
SOUTH OVERLOOK (IA)
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Establishments | 44 |
|---|---|
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Employees | 641 |
| Nearest Golf · Name | Pella Golf & Country Club |
| Nearest Golf · Distance | 1.2 mi |
| Nearest Tribal Land · Name | Sac and Fox/Meskwaki |
| Nearest Tribal Land · Distance | 39.6 mi |
Sources: Census County Business Patterns 2022 · OSM golf courses 2026 · HIFLD Indian Reservations · Refreshed 2026-04-12