POLK CITY LIFESTYLE
 

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Polk City Bandstand

Nestled in the heart of Iowa's Lake Country, Polk City, Iowa combines the best of small town living, outdoor activities, and big city convenience.

Located just 20 minutes north of Iowa's capitol city Des Moines and 18 miles south of Ames, Polk City offers easy access to a wide range of cultural, educational, entertainment, and transportation centers.  Residents and students can attend major colleges and universities such as Iowa State University, Drake University, Des Moines Area Community College, and Grandview College.   Shopping malls, skywalks, airport and bus stations, movie and dinner theaters are all close enough for Polk City residents to take advantage of, but far enough away to leave the noise and congestion behind.


Many of our residents work in Des Moines but have chosen to live in Polk City because of the quality of life they can enjoy here... 		 
  • affordable housing
  • elementary school
  • skilled fire and rescue personnel
  • police protection
  • churches
  • library
  • local businesses that provide essential consumer goods and services
  • daycare center and preschool
  • low cost senior citizen housing
  • nursing home
  • town square (the only one in Polk County)
  • businesses actively supporting economic development and growth

Residential areas are skirted by the natural beauty of land preserved by state and federal agencies.
 

RECREATION

Bordered by Saylorville Lake and Big Creek State Park, Polk City also offers a diverse 4-season playground sure to appeal to any outdoor enthusiast.  Over 4 million people visit the Polk City area each year.  Imagine these recreational opportunities just minutes from your door:
 
5,400 acre Saylorville Lake
  • 2 swimming beaches
  • full service marina with docks and moorings for power and sail boats
  • modern camping and picnicking areas
  • fishing and hunting
  • snowmobiling
  • cross-country skiing

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Saylorville Lake

Big Creek State Park

  • boating
  • public beach
  • boat rental
  • fishing
  • picnic shelters

Jester Park

  • 9 and 18 hole golf courses
  • horseback riding
  • camping
And there is much more...
 		  

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Bike Path

  

Bicyclists, joggers and hikers will especially enjoy the Neal Smith Trail (formerly known as the Saylorville - Des Moines River Trail), that winds more than 26 miles from downtown Des Moines through Polk City and on to Big Creek State Park.

   
 

Popular athletic programs such as baseball, soccer and softball for children and adults are also offered at the city's sports complex.

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Polk City Sports Complex

When you put it all together we think you'll agree that Polk City offers a quality of life for you and your family that's hard to beat.  Come share it with us!