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For up to date information on upcoming events, explore the following informational venues.

Tune in to the City of Iola television channel (local cable channel 6).

Tune in to KIKS 101.5 FM and KIOL 1370 AM Wednesday Mornings at 8:55 am to hear weekly reports on Iola Recreation activities.

Pick up the Iola Register every Friday and read the Recreation Calendar of Events.

Be sure to purchase tickets at a reduced rate from the Recreation office for the following events:

Worlds of Fun/Oceans of Fun

Silver Dollar City

Contact Recreation Coordinator


Phone (620) 365-4990



Fax (620) 365-4976

Recreation
Iola Recreation is excited to offer online registration. Please click here to register for activities and leagues.
Calendar of Events
Iola offers a wide variety of recreation facilities including golf courses, tennis courts, a classic drive-in theater, a country club, a public pool, a movie theater, and more. Listed are just a sample of recreational activities in Iola.
Youth Activities
Annual event held in the outfield of Softball Diamond #2 in Riverside Park, Iola, during early fall. Winners in each age division will be determined by total distance of one punt, one pass and one kick. Ages 8 – 15 may participate. Cost is free. Top winners in each age division will advance to sectional competition.
NFL Punt, Pass & Kick Competition
September, Ages 8 - 15
Contact: Iola Recreation, 365-4990
Youth Girls Volleyball League
Contact: Iola Recreation, 365-4990
Play recreational volleyball on age division teams. Enrollment begins in October and the season concludes in December. Grades 3rd – 6th may participate.
Tumblenastics
Year Around, Ages 4 - 16
Contact: Emily Pargman, Instructor, 380-1234
Tumbling classes offered at various times throughout the year for beginning to advanced tumblers Monday or Tuesday evenings at the Little Theater in the Recreation Community Building in Riverside Park. 55 minute class time. Ages 4-16 are welcome. Monthly registration fee.
Youth Flag Football League
Fall Months, Grades 1st – 5th
Contact: Iola Recreation, 365-4990
Play recreational flag football on age division teams. Games played on Saturday mornings in the outfield of Baseball Diamond #3 in Riverside Park, Iola. Enrollment begins in August and season concludes in October. Grades 1st – 5th may participate. Registration fee.
Youth Footsall Indoor Soccer League Play recreational indoor soccer on age division teams. Enrollment begins in October and the season concludes in December. Grades 1st – 10th may participate.
Swim Team
Summer Months, Ages 5 – 18
Contact: Iola Recreation, 365-4990
Competitive swimming in SEK League. Practices Monday – Friday mornings at the Iola Municipal Swimming Pool, Riverside Park, Iola. Swim meets in Iola and out of town Wednesday evenings. Enrollment begins in May and season concludes in July. Ages 5 – 18 may participate. Registration fee. Swim suits, caps, goggles, etc. are an additional cost to participate.
Coloring Contests
Year Around, Ages 12 and under
Contact: Iola Recreation, 365-4990
Complete one picture to enter per contest. Contests offered for different occasions throughout the year. Ages 12 and under may participate. Cost is free. Winners drawn weekly and prizes awarded from area sponsors.
Kids Art Classes
Year Around, Ages 5 - 14
Contact: Kristina Crays, Instructor, 365-2598
Art classes, offered for different occasions throughout the year, at the Little Theater in the Recreation Community Building in Riverside Park. Ages 5-14 may participate. Registration fee. All supplies are provided.
Youth Basketball League
Winter Months, Grades 1 thru 6
Contact: Iola Recreation, 365-4990
Play recreational basketball on age division teams. Enrollment begins in December and the season concludes in February. Registration fee.
Youth Soccer Leagues
Ages 5 to 8th grade
Contact: Iola Recreation, 365-4990
Play recreational soccer on age division teams. Enrollment begins in February and the season concludes in May. Ages 5 – 8th grade may participate. Registration fee.
Swim Lessons
Summer Months, Ages 4 and older
Contact: Iola Recreation, 365-4990
Public and private swimming lessons are offered at the Iola Municipal Swimming Pool, Riverside Park, Iola. Morning times available during the one week sessions throughout the summer. Ages 4 and older may participate. Registration fee. Progress through all levels of ability. An infant and parent class is also offered through our lesson program.
Youth Baseball and Softball Leagues
Summer Months, Ages 5 - 16
Contact: Iola Recreation, 365-4990
Play recreational baseball or softball on age division teams. Games are played during the week nights at the Riverside Park Ball Diamonds, 600 S. State, Iola. Enrollment begins in April and season concludes in July. Ages 5-16 may participate. Registration fee.
Adult activities All ages
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