The RecPlex offers year-round indoor access for a variety of ice, turf, and hardcourt sports, as well as three outdoor synthetic turf fields for soccer, football, and more. Learn more about the different types of sports we offer.
Hockey & Skating
Ice Programs & Activities
Our two ice arenas are designed to accommodate adult and youth ice sports. In addition to hockey, we offer broomball, curling, and figure skating. Drop in during open hockey times or rent the rink for private play, practice, or events.
Public Skating
The RecPlex offers public skating for people of all ages, along with a Learn to Skate program, skate rentals, and more.
Facility Features
Abel Ice Arena
The RecPlex features two indoor ice arenas. The Abel Ice Arena, the larger of the two, will host ice sports and events in the winter and convert to a convention space during the summer months. It has the seating capacity for 1,500 spectators.
Patty & Jim Cownie Family Ice Arena
The Patty & Jim Cownie Family Ice Arena will have ice up and running year-round for ice sports, figure skating, and public skating. This arena has seating for around 350 spectators.
Additional Amenities
The ice facilities also include nine locker rooms, an officials room, a state-of-the-art sound system, scoreboards, and wireless internet access.
Basketball
Playing Basketball at the RecPlex
Our basketball courts cater to both youth and adult sports. We offer drop-in gym times or individuals can rent a court to play basketball at the RecPlex.
Facility Features
Wells Fargo Courts
The RecPlex features three full-size, side-by-side hardcourts in the Hy-Vee Fieldhouse. Gym divider curtains are available for separate court play. Fans can watch games on rollout bleachers courtside or enjoy the comfort of sitting at a table in the second-floor mezzanine.
EMC Court
A fourth court is available for basketball play, practice, or events. This court is away from the other three courts and is located on the opposite side of the fieldhouse.
Facility Amenities
The Hy-Vee fieldhouse, where the courts are located, includes a state-of-the-art sound system, scoreboards, and wireless internet access.
Soccer
Play Soccer at the RecPlex
Youth and adults can play soccer at the RecPlex. Stop in and play during drop-in turf times, or rent the whole field!
Facility Features
GreenState Family Field Indoor Turf
The Hy-Vee Fieldhouse features a full-size indoor turf area with a ceiling height clearance of 56 feet and more than 70,000 square feet of open space. This space can be used for any number of year-round turf sports.
Scheels All Sports Field 1, Prairie Meadows Field 2, & Field 3
With more than 66 acres of land, the RecPlex features three outdoor synthetic turf fields. The fields have permanent lighting for night games along with access to wireless internet. The fields can be rented by the hour for individual groups or tournaments.
Volleyball
Volleyball at the RecPlex
Both adult and youth athletes can play volleyball at the RecPlex. You can stop in during drop-in gym times or rent courts for private play. A drop-in schedule for open volleyball times is coming soon.
Facility Features
Wells Fargo Courts
The Wells Fargo Courts include three full-size basketball courts that easily convert into six volleyball courts. Gym divider curtains are available to separate courts. Fans can watch games on rollout bleachers courtside or enjoy the comfort of sitting at a table in the second-floor mezzanine.
EMC Court
The EMC Court can convert into two volleyball courts. These courts are detached from the other six courts and are located on the opposite side of the fieldhouse.
Facility Amenities
The Hy-Vee fieldhouse, where the courts are located, includes a state-of-the-art sound system, scoreboards, and wireless internet access.
Baseball & Softball
Baseball and Softball at the RecPlex
The baseball and softball practice area and batting cages were created for both adult and youth athletes. You can practice at the RecPlex by coming during a drop-in baseball/softball time or by renting the area. Check back soon for a drop-in schedule to use the batting cages.
Facility Features
Practice Area/Batting Cages
The Hy-Vee Fieldhouse includes a synthetic turf area for a baseball or softball practice area, complete with four batting cages and a designated lane for pitching practice.
Lacrosse
Playing Lacrosse at the RecPlex
Adult and youth lacrosse players can play at the RecPlex by coming during drop-in turf times or by renting a turf space for private play. A schedule for open lacrosse times is coming soon.
Facility Features
Lacrosse players can play on the full-size GreenState Family Field Indoor Turf, along with three outdoor synthetic turf fields, including Scheels All Sports Field 1, Prairie Meadows Field 2, & Field 3.
Additional Amenities
The indoor turf field is located within the Hy-Vee Fieldhouse, which features a scoreboard, sound system, and wireless internet.
Pickleball
Playing Pickleball at the RecPlex
Adult and youth players can play pickleball at the RecPlex by coming during drop-in pickleball times or by renting out a court for private play.
Facility Features
The Hy-Vee Fieldhouse includes a multipurpose/pickleball floor with enough space for three full-size pickleball courts.
Football
Football at the RecPlex
Youth and adult athletes can practice and play football at the RecPlex by dropping in during open turf times or by reserving turf for private play. Check back soon for a drop-in football schedule.
Facility Features
The GreenState Family Field Indoor Turf
The RecPlex includes a full-size indoor synthetic turf field with a ceiling height clearance of 56 feet and more than 70,000 square feet of open space. This space will give players year-round access to play and practice football. The Hy-Vee fieldhouse, where the indoor turf is located, includes a state-of-the-art sound system, scoreboards, and wireless internet.
Scheels All Sports Field 1, Prairie Meadows Field 2, & Field 3
The RecPlex’s outdoor space features three synthetic turf fields. The fields will have permanent lighting for night games along with access to wireless internet.
Rugby
Rugby at the RecPlex
Both youth and adult athletes can play or practice rugby by either coming during a drop-in turf time or renting a turf space. A schedule for drop-in rugby times is coming soon.
Facility Features
The GreenState Family Field Indoor Turf
The RecPlex’s GreenState Family Field Indoor Turf is a 70,000-square-foot space made of synthetic turf with a ceiling clearance of 56 feet. This turf area can be used for a number of sports, including year-round rugby. The Hy-Vee fieldhouse, where the indoor turf is located, includes a state-of-the-art sound system, scoreboards, and wireless internet.
Scheels All Sports Field 1, Prairie Meadows Field 2, & Field 3
The RecPlex’s outdoor space features three synthetic turf fields that can be used for rugby practice or games. The fields will have permanent lighting for night games along with access to wireless internet.
Bags
Bags at the RecPlex
The RecPlex has five sets of custom bags boards that can be rented out at various times throughout the day. Grab a partner and challenge another team or play head-to-head for an exciting game of bags.
Facility Features
The Mezzanine
The mezzanine at the RecPlex offers more room to enjoy the various activities going on throughout the day with a view into the Abel Ice Arena and the Hy-Vee Fieldhouse. Enjoy the event going on in the Abel Ice Arena from the Joe Smith Hospitality Suite which offers seating and tables with TV’s to get a full lounge experience. The mezzanine is also home to the Parks and Recreation Summer Bags League, which are available for rentals throughout the day. Enjoy watching events on our multipurpose courts from the Overlook room, which can be rented out for private parties or events.