Mitchellville: Parks & Recreation
Within reach of Mitchellville: 5 parks and recreation sites.
- 19.4 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 — 19.4 per 10K residents.
Facilities (1)
NOT AVAILABLE
Recreation Areas (5)
COTTONWOOD RECREATION AREA
BOB SHETLER PICNIC AREA
BOB SHETLER RECREATION AREA
CHERRY GLEN CAMPGROUND
CHERRY GLEN PICNIC
Parks (1)
(unnamed)
Sports & Activities
| Nearest Sports Venue · Name | PRINCIPAL PARK |
|---|---|
| Nearest Sports Venue · Distance | 14.4 mi |
Sources: HIFLD — nearest by coordinates
Attractions & Entertainment
Entertainment venues, golf courses, sports facilities, and visitor attractions.
Nearby (15)
Altoona Aqautic Park
Trainland U.S.A.
Richard L. Easter Museum Complex
County School
Ralph H. Deets Historical Museum
Richard O. Jacobson Hall & Kenyon Gallery
Cattle Tie-Outs
Halls of Law and Flame
Teachout Aquatic Center
Ankeny Historical Museum
Antique Tractor Museum
Ankeny Art Center
State of Iowa Historical Building
Carlisle water park
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
Attractions (15)
Trainland U.S.A.
Richard L. Easter Museum Complex
County School
Ralph H. Deets Historical Museum
Richard O. Jacobson Hall & Kenyon Gallery
Cattle Tie-Outs
Halls of Law and Flame
Ankeny Historical Museum
Antique Tractor Museum
Ankeny Art Center
State of Iowa Historical Building
Iowa Hall of Pride
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
Science Center of Iowa
Jasper County Historical Museum
Geography
| Climate · Avg Temp F | 50.80 |
|---|---|
| Climate · Annual Precip In | 32.90 |
| Climate · Station Name | DES MOINES 17 E |
| Climate · Station Distance Miles | 8.9 mi |
| Climate · Period | 2015-2024 average |
| Elevation · Feet | 970 |
| Elevation · Meters | 296 |
Sources: NOAA RCC-ACIS MultiStnData — nearest station by coordinates · USGS Elevation Point Query Service
Other
Theaters (4)
Cinemark Altoona and XD
Copper Creek 9
B&B Theatres
Valle Drive-In
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Establishments | 63 |
|---|---|
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Employees | 766 |
| Nearest Golf · Name | Terrace Hills Golf Course |
| Nearest Golf · Distance | 4.0 mi |
| Nearest Tribal Land · Name | Sac and Fox/Meskwaki |
| Nearest Tribal Land · Distance | 43.0 mi |
Sources: Census County Business Patterns 2022 · OSM golf courses 2026 · HIFLD Indian Reservations · Refreshed 2026-04-12