Lee County Economic Development Group

Recreation & Environment

Green Acres Golf Course

Recreational opportunities abound in Donnellson. Read below to learn more about the community's golf course, swim center, ball diamonds, athletic center, and even its State Park.

Green Acres Country Club

9 hole semi-private golf course
swimming pool
restaurant and dining / meeting room (open to the public)

University Athletic Center

Full size basketball court
Pro-level weight gym
Women-only weight room
Sauna
Racquetball court

Athletic Park

Two full-size ball diamonds
T-ball diamond
3 soccer fields
walking trail

Shimek State Forest

9,029 acre forest
27 miles of equestrian trails
45 miles of hiking trails
12 miles of mountain bike trails
45 miles of cross country ski trails
14 miles of snowmobile trails
boat ramp
camping
hunting and fishing

For additonal information about Shimik Forest, go to http://www.iowadnr.com/forestry/shimek.html

Lee County Fairgrounds

Lee County Fair Grounds
Located on the north edge of town on Highway 218, the fairgrounds host the weeklong Lee County Fair in July and other various 4-H activities throughout the year. The Lee County Speedway is located on the grounds with weekly car races held during the race season.
www.leecounty.org/Services/CoFair/LeeCoFair.com

Depot Park
Located on the 600 block of Main Street, this park consists of the restored railroad depot complete with a meeting room and museum of Donnellson history, basketball court, tennis court, and playground equipment. The park also has a handicapped accessible shelter house, picnic tables, and barbeque grills. Restrooms are available during the warm months. The shelter house is available on a first-come, first-serve basis for picnic outings. The park boasts a Christmas display by a local artist, Carole Mueller.

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