Outdoor Recreation
Are you looking to build lifelong friendships, overcome challenges, travel to some of the most beautiful places, accomplish goals, and/or obtain new skills and knowledge?
Then the DMACC Outdoor Recreation Program is for you!
With the help of Iowa State University, students are now able to take advantage of a variety of low-cost opportunities to experience and learn about the great outdoors.
Some examples of outdoor recreation include backpacking, cycling, camping, canoeing, white water rafting, canyoning, caving, fishing, hiking, kayaking, mountaineering, and rock climbing.
ISU Trips & Workshops:
- Weekend
- Extended
- Workshops
Cost: Non-passholder price for DMACC students
Contact: Jerry Rupert, Assistant Director, Outdoor Recreation
515-294-4774, jrupert@iastate.edu
Questions: Andy Nelson, Campus Recreation Coordinator
515-964-6539, arnelson@dmacc.edu
Hours of Operation:
- Monday - Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm
- Saturday & Sunday - CLOSED
Note: All rentals and returns need to be made during school contact days/hours
Rent Our Fields
The DMACC Football/Soccer Fields are available for rent.
Contact: Andy Nelson, Campus Recreation Coordinator
515-964-6539 or arnelson@dmacc.edu
Equipment Check Out Services
- Sports Equipment
- Camping Equipment
- Fishing Equipment
- Workout Equipment/DVDs
- Bike Rental Program
- Rent Bikes for the day, week, or month.
Contact: Andy Nelson, Campus Recreation Coordinator
515-964-6539 or arnelson@dmacc.edu
NEW! Bike Rentals
The Campus Recreation Department is now renting Bikes to students, faculty and staff. Bikes can be rented by the day from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday at no cost. Stop by the Campus Recreation Office in bldg. 5 across from Café X if interested.
Equipment Rental
Outdoor equipment can be rented through the Campus Recreation Office in building 5 between Trail Point Aquatics & Wellness and Subway.
- To rent equipment, you must present a current DMACC One or Staff ID Card.
- There are daily and long term rates for Bike Rentals.
- There are Rec Membership and Non-Rec Membership rates for Outdoor Recreation Equipment.
- Payment is due at the time of the reservation. We accept cash, check or card.
Equipment Rental Prices
| Equipment Available | Rec Membership Rate | Non-Rec Membership Rate |
| Camping Equipment | ||
| Tents 2-person | FREE | $5 |
| Sleeping Bags | FREE | $5 |
| Hiking Equipment | ||
| Day Packs | FREE | $5 |
| Fishing Equipment | ||
| Fishing Poles | FREE | $3 |
| Tackle Boxes | FREE | $3 |
| Golf Equipment | ||
| Golf Clubs | FREE | $5 |
| Golf Balls/Tees | FREE | $3 |
| Tennis Equipment | ||
| Tennis Racquets | FREE | FREE |
| Tennis Balls | FREE | FREE |
| Sports Balls & Equipment | ||
| Basketballs | FREE | FREE |
| Volleyballs | FREE | FREE |
| Footballs | FREE | FREE |
| Soccer balls | FREE | FREE |
| Frisbee Golf | FREE | FREE |
| Ultimate | FREE | FREE |
| Workout DVD's | ||
| Focus T25 | FREE | FREE |
| Insanity Max: 30 | FREE | FREE |
| Insanity | FREE | FREE |
| P90X | FREE | FREE |
| Bike Rentals* | ||
| Daily Rental | FREE | FREE |