Sports & Recreation
Baseball
Burlington Bees Baseball
Community Field, 2712 Mount Pleasant St, Burlington 319-754-5705, www.gobees.com
The Burlington Bees invite you and your family to Community Field to experience the fun and excitement of minor league baseball. The Bees are the Class "A" affiliate of the Oakland A's and the only professional sports team in the region. The Bees offer fans of all ages a chance to be part of the action and have a lot of fun with special promotions each night, plus a playground with an inflatable for kids. Visit the Bees' website for news, photos, promo information, and to purchase tickets or shop for great Bees merchandise.
RecPlex - Burlington's Regional Family Sports Complex
501 S Broadway St, Burlington 319-758-9419, www.burlingtonrecplex.com
The RecPlex features tournament-class facilities for soccer, softball, sand volleyball, and a guest services building including a restaurant and spectator plazas. League play is planned during the week, and various tournaments and special events will be offered during the weekend. Batting cages are open to the public.
Kenny's Roller Ranch
8989 Koestner, Burlington 319-752-2043, www.kennysrollerranch.com
Kenny's Roller Ranch is your one stop shop for family fun. Open skating, private parties, and special events take place at the rink which is open year around. Kenny's Roller Ranch also features batting cages and miniature golf.
Bowling
Fun City
3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington 866-792-9948, www.thepzazz.com
Fun City is the Midwest's premiere family entertainment destination! Enjoy a 10,000 square foot arcade and take a ride in the 3-D virtual roller coaster at the Extreme Theatre. Take a splash at Huck's Harbor, an indoor/outdoor water park featuring slides, dump buckets, water cannons, and a lazy river. Battle it out in the state-of-the-art laser tag arena, or experience a high-tech game of bowling at the 24 lane King Pins. Race on the indoor speedway featuring Formula One-style electric go-karts. Upscale billiards and gaming lounge, an indoor golfing simulator, as well as several restaurant and sports bar areas offer people of all ages a unique experience.
Cross Country Skiing
Starr's Cave Nature Center & Preserve
11627 Starr's Cave Rd, Burlington 319-753-5808, www.dmcconservation.com
Part of the State Preserves System, this forested area contains limestone bluffs, three caves, prairie remnants and some endangered plant species. The Nature Center offers hands on displays and scheduled activities including folk concerts and environmental education programs. Cross Country Ski's are available for rent during the winter months
Disc Golf
Crapo/Dankwardt Parks
2900 S. Main or 2600 S. Madison / 2700 S. Main or 2400 S. Madison, Burlington
Opened in 1895, these parks cover more than 100 acres of the west bank of the Mississippi River. Come enjoy a leisurely walk around Lake Starker or throw out a blanket for a picnic under one of the many species of trees. A comprehensive listing of trees in this nationally-known arboretum is available at the park office in Dankwardt Park. These parks also feature ball diamonds, swimming pool, tennis courts, roller hockey rink, horse-shoe area, disc golf course, BMX track and miles of trails.
Golf
Burlington Golf Club - Private
2124 Sunnyside Avenue, Burlington, 319-752-2769, www.bgciowa.com
Built in 1872, it was the first golf club west of the Mississippi River. Reciprocal privileges for outside golf club members.
Flint Hills Municipal Golf Club
Golf Course Road, Burlington, 319-752-2018, www.burlingtoniowa.org
Municipal course with pro shop and concessions.
Great River Road Golf Club
771 East County Road 1850, Nauvoo, IL, 800-233-0060, www.grrgc@dishmail.net
This 18 hole golf course is carved out of the bluffs of the Mississippi River offering onsite overnight accommodations.
Spirit Hollow
5592 Clubhouse Drive, Burlington, 319-752-0004, www.spirithollowgolfcourse.com
Built in 1999, this golf course is open to the public and offers a pro shop, banquet facilities, bar and grill. Daily fees.
Miniature Golf
Kenny's Roller Ranch
8989 Koestner, Burlington 319-752-2043, www.kennysrollerranch.com
Kenny's Roller Ranch is your one stop shop for family fun. Open skating, private parties, and special events take place at the rink which is open year around. Kenny's Roller Ranch also features batting cages and miniature golf.
Roller Skating
Kenny's Roller Ranch
8989 Koestner, Burlington 319-752-2043, www.kennysrollerranch.com
Kenny's Roller Ranch is your one stop shop for family fun. Open skating, private parties, and special events take place at the rink which is open year around. Kenny's Roller Ranch also features batting cages and miniature golf.
Soccer
RecPlex - Burlington's Regional Family Sports Complex
501 S. Broadway Street, Burlington
The RecPlex features tournament-class facilities for soccer, softball, sand volleyball and a guest services building including a restaurant and spectator plazas. League play is planned during the week and various tournaments and special events will be offered during the weekend. For more information contact the RecPlex at 319-758-9419 or www.burlingtonrecplex.com.
Swimming & Waterparks
Indoor Pools
AmericInn
628 S. Gear Ave. West Burlington, 319-758-9000, www.americinn.com
Burlington Area Community YMCA/YWCA
2410 Mt. Pleasant Street, Burlington, 319-753-6734
Fun City - Hucks Harbor Waterpark
3001 Winegard Dr., Burlington, 319-753-2223
Outdoor Pools
Burlington City Pool, Dankwardt Park
2700 S. Main or 2400 S. Madison, Burlington, 319-753-8183 or 753-8117
West Burlington City Pool, Community Park
602 West Burlington Ave., West Burlington, 319-753-6930
Fun City - Hucks Harbor Waterpark
3001 Winegard Dr., Burlington, 319- 753-2223
