Family Fun in Ankeny Area | 10 Activities | Family Fun Nearby

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Slideways

Knoxville Slideways

★★★★☆ 4.6 (350)

Jester Park Practice Facility & Mini Golf

Granger Jester Park Practice Facility & Mini Golf

★★★★☆ 4.7 (116)

Johnston Splash Pad

Johnston Johnston Splash Pad

★★★★☆ 4.9 (20)

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

Ankeny Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

★★★★☆ 4.2 (831)

Warrior Lanes

Waukee Warrior Lanes

★★★★☆ 4.2 (434)

Family Fun Centers

Spinning Wheels Skating

Ogden Spinning Wheels Skating

★★★★☆ 4.7 (213)

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Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

Requires purchase of specialized Urban Air socks ($3.99) to participate, which is a mandatory proprietary requirement mentioned across 18 customer reviews
The facility offers an Unlimited Play Summer Pass with a unique expiration structure that varies between 90-120 days depending on purchase date within the April 8-June 4 window, then auto-converts to month-to-month membership

Slideways

Hosts both traditional go-kart league racing at 7:30 pm and sprint car racing, combining casual racing formats with more specialized competitive events.
The venue operates year-round as an outdoor facility with seasonal hour adjustments—unusual for a go-kart track in regions with harsh winters.

Newton Kart Klub

A passionate local racing community enjoys 'outlaw kart racing' as a weekend family activity
Maintains a high 4.4-star rating from 48 reviews, suggesting strong community satisfaction

Warrior Lanes

All 16 bowling lanes feature automated bumpers on every lane, making it one of the few bowling alleys with universal bumper availability for both children and guests with special needs, rather than limiting bumpers to specific lanes
Offers ball ramps on every single lane as an accessibility feature, enabling bowlers of all abilities and ages to participate comfortably

Johnston Splash Pad

Is completely free admission, making it an accessible community water attraction with no entry cost
The splash pad features sensor-activated fountains that require adult assistance to operate, encouraging parent-child interaction during play

More venue notes

Jester Park Practice Facility & Mini Golf

The course features fully lit facilities for night-time play, making it accessible for evening golf rounds
Located within Jester Park, the facility offers visitors the opportunity to see Elk and Bison while playing mini golf

Toad Valley Golf Course

Features indoor simulators that provide access to over 200 virtual golf courses, offering an indoor golfing experience beyond traditional mini golf
Operates a Toptracer driving range with multiple game modes designed for all skill levels, representing modern golf technology integration

Spinning Wheels Skating

Is an exceptionally affordable roller skating venue with general admission at only $5 and skate rentals available, making it one of the most budget-friendly entertainment options in the area
The rink offers exclusive private party rentals with a no-public-skating policy during private events, allowing groups to rent out the entire facility for birthday parties and celebrations

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