The new Kettlestone Central Sports Complex in Waukee is open, and along with the still fresh smell of wood and varnish, the massive, mostly indoor court spaces are full of inspiration.
The inspiration to become a better person through play is what Blake Jensen said is the goal of the two-building complex at 2045 S.E. Glacier Trail that opened April 10. The $40 million, 140,000-square-foot basketball and volleyball facility — with two outdoor basketball courts that have grass seating between the buildings — also promises to be a huge economic engine for Waukee and the core of future development stretching west to Grand Prairie Parkway.
Kettlestone Central Sports Complex Opens in Waukee to Inspire Youth, Drive Development
The new Kettlestone Central Sports Complex in Waukee is open, and along with the still fresh smell of wood and varnish, the massive, mostly indoor court spaces are full of inspiration.
The inspiration to become a better person through play is what Blake Jensen said is the goal of the two-building complex at 2045 S.E. Glacier Trail that opened April 10. The $40 million, 140,000-square-foot basketball and volleyball facility — with two outdoor basketball courts that have grass seating between the buildings — also promises to be a huge economic engine for Waukee and the core of future development stretching west to Grand Prairie Parkway.
Displayed on the walls inside the gyms are inspirational quotes that feature the values Ames-based Iowa Youth Athletic Foundation wants to develop in youth: confidence, attitude, unity, character, service and integrity in the north building; and gratitude, courage, discipline, perseverance, respect and determination in the south building. The Iowa Youth Athletic Foundation, of which Jensen is the director, owns and operates the Kettlestone Central Sports Complex.
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New $38M Sports Complex in St. Johns County to Include 8 Fields, a Track, Playgrounds and More
St. Johns County officials will soon break ground on a new sports complex located near the Shearwater neighborhood.
The SJC Tournament Complex will feature eight rectangular fields, a track, playgrounds, and multipurpose fields, including five artificial and three grass fields.
Ryan Kane, the Director of Parks and Recreation for St. Johns County, shared details about the $38 million project.
“It’s really to try to catch up on the infrastructure for the need of the growth of the community,” Kane said. “It’s amazing to see this investment into parks and recreation, is pretty impressive.”
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Brooklyn Eyes Multi-Phase Renovation of John M. Coyne Recreation Center Natatorium
For years, residents have been asking for a major makeover of the John M. Coyne Recreation Center natatorium, which was built in 1990.
That’s exactly what the city is currently planning, with the estimated $14 million first phase of construction expected to start later this year or in early 2026.
“The natatorium side is basically the way it was when built and it’s in a serious need of upgrade,” Mayor Ron Van Kirk said.
“We’re in the process of phase one, which is reconstructing and renovating the natatorium side of the rec center.
“There will be some exterior renovations as well, primarily with the system out on the front. This includes removing the glass walkway that connected the pool side to the rink side and putting a new façade on the natatorium side to make the entrance more centralized.”
New $38M Sports Complex in St. Johns County to Include 8 Fields, a Track, Playgrounds and More
St. Johns County officials will soon break ground on a new sports complex located near the Shearwater neighborhood.
The SJC Tournament Complex will feature eight rectangular fields, a track, playgrounds, and multipurpose fields, including five artificial and three grass fields.
Ryan Kane, the Director of Parks and Recreation for St. Johns County, shared details about the $38 million project.
“It’s really to try to catch up on the infrastructure for the need of the growth of the community,” Kane said. “It’s amazing to see this investment into parks and recreation, is pretty impressive.”
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