Recreation

Slater Municipal Pool  

                                                                            

2007 Guards                                                                                                        Red Cross Practice

2006 Drop Slide

 

          2008 Red Cross Lessons Sign Up 

Pool Information Page

 

Additional Recreation Opportunities

Please contact Slater City Hall at (515) 685-2531 for more information on the following leagues or call one of our Park and Recreation Board Members:    

  • Chris Wilkening

  • Sara Locker 

  • Bob Davis                           

  • Steve Gaul                                                                          

  • Cindy Beougher

  • Evy Reas, Chair

Our Parks are now Tobacco-Free.  Please read the Policy.

  Slater Offers:

Soccer programs, Little league softball, Little league baseball, Flag football, and Adult softball.

 

Slater Parks

Nite Hawk Field

Located in Earl Grimm Park:

Nite Hawk Field is a professional quality baseball diamond. Professional teams did play there for several decades. It is now the home field for Ballard High School. It is in use every day during the summer for high school , junior high, and Babe Ruth League games.

Earl Grimm Park

Earl Grimm Park contains a 25-meter swimming pool, a bathhouse, a concession stand, a shelter house for picnics, a sand-filled volleyball, kids playground equipment, a little league baseball diamond/adult softball diamond, and 3 tennis courts. There is a lot of open area for picnics, playing Frisbee, and other recreational activities. There are also some nice planters in the park maintained by the Slater Garden Club.

Nelson Park

Nelson Park is a long-established park with large mature trees. It has a gazebo, playground equipment, a shelter, a large number of picnic tables, and a stage. The Slater Log Cabin is located in Nelson Park. The Log Cabin is heated in the winter and air conditioned in the summer. It has a large dining/meeting room, a kitchen, and bathrooms. Groups and families use it for civic meetings, reunions, and parties. 

Southside Park

Southside is one of the newest parks. It contains playground equipment, several soccer fields, a  diamond that is used for girl's softball..

The Trailhead and Arboretum

The Trailhead and Arboretum is the jumping off place for the Heart of Iowa Trail. This trail goes from Slater to Melbourne. The trailhead has parking, Kybos, and facilities to load and unload horses. It is adjacent to the new Ballard Elementary School, which has superb playground equipment and a baseball diamond.

 

Other Recreational Facilities

The Slater Senior Center

The Slater Senior Center is an important recreational facility for the elderly. Many of the retired go to the center every day. Activities include card games, coffees, and diners.