they please . There are more than 85 games free to play with paid admission . Check their Facebook page for schedule and admission prices . A party space can accommodate up to 24 for birthdays and corporate parties , and food can be brought in . There are regular competitions , and a Gamer of the Year is named in October . Snack foods and cold drinks are sold , and a retail area offers home gaming consoles and hardware .
OTTUMWA PARKS AND RECREATION cityofottumwa . com / departments / parks-and-recreation /
Ottumwa has an expansive parks system offering recreational opportunities for many interests , including skateboarding , camping , soccer , baseball and softball , or just bringing the family out for a picnic . Ottumwa Parks Director Gene Rathje said a new playground in Ottumwa Park includes fitness equipment , and there are plans for more youth softball and baseball diamonds at that park as well . The parks website offers detailed descriptions of each of the city parks .
OTTUMWA PUBLIC LIBRARY
102 W . Fourth St . 641-682-7563 https :// blog . ottumwapubliclibrary . org
In addition to books , magazines and audio and visual media for checkout , the Ottumwa Public Library provides a wealth of educational and entertaining programming for families , ranging from book clubs for adults to Kids Drop-in Crafternoon and weekly story times . An annual Family Fun Night in March opens up the library past its usual hours , offering different activities in every room . Summer reading programs are held each year with prizes for a variety of age groups as well as entertaining shows for children . The Ottumwa Public Library has recently partnered with the United Way of Wapello County to bring the Dolly Parton ' s Imagination Library program to Wapello County families . This program allows registered children from birth to age 5 to receive a free book in the mail each month . Director Sonja Ferrell said the library continues to evolve its services to meet the needs of the community . Expansion activities in the time of COVID-19 have included moving adult and children ' s programming online , circulating internet hotspots for those without access to the internet , mobile printing , curbside pickup , and craft bags for children . These are all in addition to the multitude of database and electronic resources linked through the library ' s website .
TEE-REX MINI GOLF
Quincy Place Mall 1110 N . Quincy Ave . 641-954-8498 www . facebook . com / TeeRexMiniGolf
This indoor mini-golf course that opened in 2017 offers a 15-hole course in a dinosaur and jungle theme with sound effects that have proven popular with kids and adults alike . Admission is $ 5 , and a small retail area was recently added . A party room is also available for rent . Get your photo taken with Tee-Rex at the end of your round of golf . Check the Tee- Rex Mini Golf Facebook page for more hours .
WAPELLO COUNTY TRAILS SYSTEM http :// www . wapellocountytrails . com cityofottumwa . com / departments / parks-and-recreation /
A growing network of trails based along the levee system on the Des Moines River provides plenty of recreational opportunities for walkers , runners and cyclists to enjoy the natural beauty of the area . Trail projects over the past few years include the Highway 63 underpass and a two-mile , 8-foot wide paved trail that was part of the Milner Street paving project . Memorial Park features a mountain bike trail built to International Mountain Bicycling Association standards which winds through the wooded sections of the park . It is also open to hikers . Check out the website for the latest information about the trail system .
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