Slater: Parks & Recreation
Outdoor options near Slater: 5 sites.
- 35.7 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 — 35.7 per 10K residents.
Facilities (1)
HAMMOND'S HOUSING
Recreation Areas (5)
SANDPIPER RECREATION AREA
Swede Point Park
PRAIRIE FLOWER RECREATION AREA
OAK GROVE PICNIC AREA
ACORN VALLEY
Sports & Activities
Items (1)
Luther Norse
| Nearest Sports Venue · Name | JACK TRICE STADIUM |
|---|---|
| Nearest Sports Venue · Distance | 9.3 mi |
Sources: HIFLD — nearest by coordinates
Attractions & Entertainment
Entertainment venues, golf courses, sports facilities, and visitor attractions.
Nearby (15)
Slater Municipal Pool
Madrid Historical Museum
Big Creek Historical Museum
Brunnier Art Museum
Farm House Museum
Ames History Museum
Donald and Ruth Furman Aquatic Center
Ankeny Art Center
Ankeny Historical Museum
Iowa Gold Star Museum
Johnston Historical Museum
Maxwell Museum
Maxwell Historical Society
Kate Shelley Park & Museum
Boone County Historical Center
Attractions (15)
Madrid Historical Museum
Big Creek Historical Museum
Brunnier Art Museum
Farm House Museum
Ames History Museum
Ankeny Art Center
Ankeny Historical Museum
Iowa Gold Star Museum
Johnston Historical Museum
Maxwell Museum
Maxwell Historical Society
Kate Shelley Park & Museum
Boone County Historical Center
Railroad Museum
Battin Chapel
Geography
| Climate · Avg Temp F | 48.70 |
|---|---|
| Climate · Annual Precip In | 37.80 |
| Climate · Station Name | AMES 5 SE |
| Climate · Station Distance Miles | 7.4 mi |
| Climate · Period | 2015-2024 average |
| Elevation · Feet | 1,044 |
| Elevation · Meters | 318 |
Sources: NOAA RCC-ACIS MultiStnData — nearest station by coordinates · USGS Elevation Point Query Service
Other
Theaters (3)
Cinemark Movies 12
North Grand Cinema
B&B Theatres
Pools (1)
(unnamed)
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Establishments | 40 |
|---|---|
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Employees | 460 |
| Nearest Golf · Name | Cyclone golf performance center |
| Nearest Golf · Distance | 7.5 mi |
Sources: Census County Business Patterns 2022 · OSM golf courses 2026 · Refreshed 2026-04-12