Clive: Parks & Recreation
5 parks and recreation sites are documented near Clive.
- 2.6 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 — 2.6 per 10K residents.
Recreation Areas (5)
BOB SHETLER PICNIC AREA
COTTONWOOD RECREATION AREA
Lake View Recreation Area (Saylorville)
BOB SHETLER RECREATION AREA
WALNUT RIDGE RECREATION AREA
Parks (5)
(unnamed)
Skateboard Park
(unnamed)
Grimes Sports Complex Skate Park
Lauridsen Skatepark
| Mobile Home Parks Detail · County total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Sports & Activities
Golf Courses (1)
Des Moines Golf & Country Club
| Nearest Sports Venue · Name | KNAPP ARENA |
|---|---|
| Nearest Sports Venue · Distance | 6.4 mi |
Sources: HIFLD — nearest by coordinates
Attractions & Entertainment
Entertainment venues, golf courses, sports facilities, and visitor attractions.
Nearby (15)
Blue Zoo
Bennett School
Northwest Aquatic Center
Des Moines Art Center
Salisbury House
Johnston Historical Museum
Iowa Gold Star Museum
Iowa Hall of Pride
Science Center of Iowa
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
State of Iowa Historical Building
George J. Nahas Aquatic Center
Teachout Aquatic Center
Ankeny Art Center
Big Creek Historical Museum
Attractions (15)
Blue Zoo
Bennett School
Des Moines Art Center
Salisbury House
Johnston Historical Museum
Iowa Gold Star Museum
Iowa Hall of Pride
Science Center of Iowa
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
State of Iowa Historical Building
Ankeny Art Center
Big Creek Historical Museum
Halls of Law and Flame
Richard L. Easter Museum Complex
County School
Geography
| Climate · Avg Temp F | 52.70 |
|---|---|
| Climate · Annual Precip In | 35.60 |
| Climate · Station Name | DES MOINES INTL AP |
| Climate · Station Distance Miles | 8.4 mi |
| Climate · Period | 2015-2024 average |
| Elevation · Feet | 866 |
| Elevation · Meters | 264 |
Sources: NOAA RCC-ACIS MultiStnData — nearest station by coordinates · USGS Elevation Point Query Service
Other
Theaters (8)
AMC Classic Cobblestone 9
Century 20 Jordan Creek
Flix Brewhouse
Flix Brewhouse
The Palms Theatres & IMAX
The Varsity Cinema
B&B Theatres
Copper Creek 9
Pools (2)
(unnamed)
Pete Crivaro Park Splash Pool
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Establishments | 211 |
|---|---|
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Employees | 3,817 |
| Nearest Golf · Name | Urbandale Golf & Country Club |
| Nearest Golf · Distance | 2.2 mi |
Sources: Census County Business Patterns 2022 · OSM golf courses 2026 · Refreshed 2026-04-12