Otter Creek Park in Ankeny, Iowa
Otter Creek Park is conveniently located just off I-35 in the northern part of Ankeny. With wide open spaces, a well-maintained baseball field, golfing, and a playground, Otter Creek Park is a beautiful spot to spend an afternoon!
Address
NE 36th ST and NE Delaware Avenue in Ankeny.
Basic Park Details
Name: Otter Creek Park
Type: Places to play
Bathrooms: Yes
Shade: Yes, shaded shelter
Playground: Yes
Official Website: https://www.ankenyiowa.gov/facilities/facility/details/ottercreekpark-74
Park Amenities
- Backstop
- Baseball Fields
- Drinking Fountain
- Grill
- Parking Lot
- Picnic Shelters
- Picnic Tables
- Playground Equipment
- Restrooms
Baseball Field
Otter Creek Park has a well-maintained baseball field with a backstop and golf access. Activity registration for the Otter Creek Junior and Pee Wee Golf programs, as well as rental information for the ball field, can be found online here.
Otter Creek Playground
The playground is great for active kids of all ages and includes a parent/child swing as well as a smaller playground along with a larger one! Active kiddos will stay plenty entertained with several things to climb, slide, and enjoy.
The Shelter
Pack a picnic lunch to complete the afternoon and enjoy some shade under the open-air picnic shelter, which can comfortably host 10-20 people and is perfect for a small, intimate gathering. There are also trees providing shade over grassy areas, perfect for a blanket picnic.
Summer sunshine is calling – enjoy an afternoon at Otter Park and make fun summer memories!
