Hartley Recreational Facilities offer opportunities to all ages. The city has a number of recreational facilities within the community which offer a wide range of activities for every interest and every age group. Take the time to explore all the great parks and activities with family and friends!

Hartley Municipal Pool

The city of Hartley offers an outdoor swimming pool.  The facility includes a water slide for hours of fun on hot days.  The pool employs local residents who are certified lifeguards.

The facility is located at 361 S Central Avenue.  For more information, call  (712) 928-3326. Check the pool page on this website.

Neebel Park

Located at 371 S Central Avenue.  Neebel Park lies adjacent to the Hartley Swimming Pool.  The ten acre park offers a wide variety of safe and fun playground equipment, installed in 1993 as a result of the Hartley Municipal Light Fund and park donations. 

Two shelter houses are available and ideal for family reunions, birthday parties, or any other type of gathering. The new facility area has a kitchen area which includes an oven, refrigerator-freezer, microwave, cabinets, countertop and sink. Plenty of seating and tables are available. A gas grill is also available for use.
The new shelter house requires a $50 deposit. A refund of $20 will be allowed if the facility is found in a clean and orderly condition after its use. The other shelter house requires a $25 depoisit with $10 refunded after its use when found in a clean condition.
To rent or reserve the indoor shelter houses for your class or family reunion, contact City Hall at (712) 928-2240.

A camping area is also open to the public.  This camping area includes six electrical hookups on a first come, first serve basis.  Camping fees are paid at City Hall or the Hartley Pool. 

Two sand volleyball courts and an outdoor picnic shelter area are also available, so the whole family can enjoy good times together. 

Your Local Option Sales Tax dollars have provided you with a walking/bike path at Neebel Park along with a new tennis and basketball court combination that is also paid for with Local Option Sales Tax Dollars.

Shinkle Park

Located at 130 N 2nd Avenue E, Shinkle Park features a wide variety of safe and fun equipment. The Park Board added new playground equipment in 1998. The project was made possible with city light funds and donations. A sheltered picnic area is available for social gatherings.

Recreational Leagues

Residents of the Hartley area enjoy involvement in several sport leagues, including adult volleyball, men’s softball, youth baseball, youth softball, T-ball and youth soccer league.

For information call City Hall (712) 928-2240.

Fanning Field

Located at 211 N 3rd Avenue E. Established in 1971, this field includes two diamonds for use by the summer recreational and adult teams.

Meadowbrook Golf Course

Meadowbrook Golf and Country Club received a district honor when it was named Iowa's 2003 9-hole Course of the Year.

We are proud of our small golf course and its beauty.   The local facility is located 3.5 miles south of Hartley on M12.   The first rounds were played on July 19, 1962. 

Our new greenskeeper Scott Metzler and his assistants are doing a wonderful job.  Carol Heissel, our club house manager, and her crew are always working hard and welcoming all of our guests with a friendly smile and helping hand.   For information on memberships, green fees and cart rentals, call 712-728-2060 or just stop in and visit with the staff and members. You can also visit the golf course page on this website.