701 A Street E, Vinton, IA 52349
319.472.4164

Hours:

  • MAY: Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

  • JUNE - AUGUST: Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

  • SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER: Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

  • NOVEMBER - APRIL:

    • Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    • Sat 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    • Sun 1:00 - 5:00 PM

*Must bring an extra pair of shoes!*

*Children under the age of 8 will NOT be allowed in any VPRD facilities without the supervision of a parent or guardian. The guardian must be at least 15 years of age. The parent or guardian must be with them at all times.*

Dr. Dish

Come check out our two new Dr. Dish CT+ machines! These machines are state of the art, cutting edge complete basketball trainers. Whether you just want to shoot, do pre-programmed workouts (shooting, dribbling, stretching), work with real life coaches, track statistics, or play fun games with each other, these trainers can do it all!

Age requirements:
Under the age of 10 yrs old must have a guardian (15+) with them at all times.

Dr. Dish machines are available for reservation (or walk-ins), Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. These hours are subject to change. Call ahead to reserve!

Fee: $5.00/hr per person

Batting Cage (Power Alley)

The "Power Alley" is designed for all skill levels and can be used for softball or baseball. Our facility offers baseballs, softballs, a batting tee, and an adjustable pitching machine for various pitches and speeds.  Train solo or with friends!  Join us and hit it out of the park!

Waivers are required! In order to enter our batting cage, a signed waiver is required. Click here for waiver. If not an adult, their parent must sign waiver. You must provide your own bats and helmets.

Age requirements:
Under the age of 14 yrs old must have an adult (18+). To operate pitching machines, you must be an adult (18+).

Batting cage is available for reservation (or walk-ins). Call ahead to reserve!

Fee: $5.00/hr per hitter

Facility Amenities

The Recreation Center has the following areas available for use at no or very little cost:

  • Fitness Room: exercise bike, treadmills, elliptical, dumbbells, universal weight machine, and weight benchpress. MUST HAVE SEPARATE PAIR OF CLEAN SHOES TO USE THE FITNESS CENTER.
    Age requirements:
    Must be 14 yrs old or older to use the fitness room, you do not need an adult.
    Anyone under 14 yrs old is NOT allowed in fitness center.

    ***CLICK HERE FOR THE FITNESS ROOM WAIVER***
    Everyone must have a signed waiver. If not an adult, their parent must sign waiver.

  • Gymnasium: two basketball hoops and two adjustable basketball hoops

  • Snack & seating area

  • Game Room (ping pong table, foosball table, and two Nintendo Switches

  • Batting Cage

Recreation Center Private Rentals - CLICK HERE TO RESERVE ONLINE!

The Recreation Center may be rented for private functions all year round. All rentals must be arranged in advance at least two weeks prior to the requested reservation date. The minimum fee is due at time of booking.
Friday and Saturday rental time slots: 7:30 - 9:30 PM.
Sunday rental time slots: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
When we are not open on the weekends during the year (spring, summer, fall), more rental time slots are available! However, you must call to reserve.

Gym Rental: $100.00, 2 hour rental, rent only during non-open hours
Ala Carte Options: Batting Cage ($30.00), Dr. Dish ($30.00)

Lock-In Rental: $200.00, 12 hour rental, includes gym, rent only during non-open hours, only for local non-profit groups, call the Recreation Center to reserve

Equipment Rentals - call to reserve

Backyard Game Rentals: For your backyard get-together, rent some sports equipment that will provide you and your guests with a day of fun! Call the Recreation Center to reserve. FEE: $7.00 - $10.00/set

SETS AVAILABLE:

  • Cornhole (bags)

  • Bocce Ball

  • Bucketball

  • Giant Connect-4

  • Giant Jenga

  • Honeyball

  • Kan Jam

  • Lawn Darts

  • Pickleball and Tennis racquets

  • Popdarts

  • Spikeball (Slammo)

  • SmashNet

  • Washer Toss

Carnival Games Rental: Rent some of our carnival games for your special events! A $7.00 - $10.00/game fee will be required for all groups. Stop by the Recreation Center to see pictures of available games. Dunk Tank-$50.00 local nonprofit group, $100.00 other groups.

Kayak Rentals: One Day=$10.00, Three Days=$30.00, Five Days=$50.00 (includes paddle), 4 single and one double kayaks are available for rental. Late returns will be charged the retail price of the kayak, cash or credit card are the only payment methods accepted, no refunds will be issued once you sign the agreement, if kayak is lost or stolen you will pay the retail value of the kayak. Call the Recreation Center to reserve.