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Youth Recreational Scholarship Program | Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department

1551 East Martin Luther King Junior Parkway, Des Moines, IA 50317

Eligibility
Des Moines Public School System student, must qualify for the free and reduced meal program
Required documents
Des Moines Public School student's information needed to register
(515) 237-1386
Voice·

Main Phone

Application process
Visit the Des Moines Public School website or the Des Moines Parks and Recreation website to register, those without internet access may call Des Moines Parks and Recreation for registration information
Fees
$5
Service area
Polk County, IA
Students enrolled in the Des Moines Public School System who qualify for the free and reduced meal program can opt in to register for Parks and Recreation youth sports and swim lessons for just $5. Programs include: • Coach Pitch Baseball for Grades 1-2 • Tee Ball for K-1 • Swim Lessons for pre-K-12 (Group lessons only) • Youth Basketball for Pre-K-7 • Youth Flag Football for Pre-K - 7 • Youth Soccer for Pre-K - 7 • Youth Volleyball for Grades 1-7 Eligible participants may opt in through the Des Moines Public Schools website any time throughout the year (www.activities.dmschools.org/youth-programs/parks-rec-scholarship-opt-in/).
Date of Last Formal Update
03/13/2025
Data provided by
United Way of the Midlands
Providing organization
Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department
Administers recreation programs and manages public recreation facilities.