Recreation Department
The Iola Recreation Department headed by a Recreation Director, employs a Recreation Coordinator, assisted by an Office Receptionist, and 50 seasonal employees. The Recreation Department is responsible for organizing all recreation activities, including the Municipal Pool, and Concession Stands operations and staffing, and Ball Field Maintenance.
Activities
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Adult Activities
Co-Ed Volleyball
Form a team and play volleyball. Enrollment begins in January and the season concludes in March. Ages 18 and older may participate.
Kickboxing Aerobics
High energy aerobic exercise class that meets Monday through Thursday evenings at the Jefferson School Gymnasium, 300 S. Jefferson, Iola. 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Ages 18 and older may participate. Registration fee. Fall through Spring Months, Contact: Lori Moore, Instructor, 365-3028
Low Impact Aerobics
Basic aerobics exercise classes are offered Tuesday and Thursday evenings throughout the year. Ages 18 and older may participate.
Men's 3 on 3 Basketball League
Form a team and play basketball. Enrollment begins in August and the season concludes in October. Ages 18 and older may participate.
Men's 5 0n 5 Basketball League
Form a team and play basketball. Enrollment begins in January and the season concludes in March. Ages 18 and older may participate.
Men's Flag Football League
Form a team and play flag football. Enrollment begins in August and the season concludes in November. Ages 18 and older may participate.
Senior Cise
Exercise at your own pace Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings in the Recreation Community Building in Riverside Park. 9:00 A.M. to 9:55 A.M. Ages 18 and older are welcome. Cost is free. Contact: Maude Burns, Instructor, 365-5777
Water Exercise Classes
Year around at the Super 8 Motel indoor pool. Contact Person: Pauline Hawk, Instructor, 365-5565. Deep or shallow water exercise classes during summer months, Monday through Thursday evenings at the Iola Municipal Swimming Pool, Riverside Park, Iola. A three week session that meets during the adult swim hour. Ages 16 and older may participate. Registration fee.
Women's Slow Pitch Softball League
Form a team and play slow pitch softball. Games are played on Sunday evenings. Times determined on the number of participating teams. Ages 18 and older may participate. League fee. Post Season Tournament. Enrollment begins in May and the season concludes in September.
Women's Volleyball League
Form a team and play volleyball. Games are played on Sunday evenings. Times determined on the number of participating teams. Ages 18 and older may participate. League fee. Post Season Tournament. August through November
Yoga Classes
Yoga class on Monday and Thursday evenings at the Art Gallery in the Bowlus Fine Arts Center, 205 E. Madison, Iola. 5:45 P.M. to 6:45 P.M. Ages 18 and older are welcome. Registration fee. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or beach towel. Contact: Mary Ann Regehr, Instructor, 365-7982
Zumba Classes
Zumba fitness classes are offered throughout the year. Ages 18 and older may participate.
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