By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
As much as I enjoy the fact that we experience every season to its fullest in Iowa (except when I have to drive in the worst of it), the summer has a special place in my heart. I get outside and stay active as much as possible, whether it be pick-up basketball, rec-league soccer, disc golf, regular golf, swimming, hiking, you name it. It made me wonder what kind of opportunities there are for these types of things in Guthrie County. Much of this information can be found in our upcoming Discover Guthrie County Guide, which will be mailed to all homes in the county next week.
Swimming:
- Guthrie Center Aquatic Center, 206 W. State St., Highway 44, Guthrie Center
- Springbrook State Park, 2437 160th Road, Guthrie Center
- Lake Panorama National Convention Center Pool, 5071 Clover Ridge Road, Lake Panorama
- Stuart Municipal Pool, 324 S. Second St., Stuart
- Coon Rapids Aquatic Park, 925 North St., Coon Rapids
Basketball courts:
- Springbrook State Park, 2437 160th Road, Guthrie Center
- Mitchell Park, 507 W. State St., Guthrie Center
- Boulder Beach Sports Courts, 4900 Lynn Drive, Panora
- Sunset Beach Sports Courts, 6274 Panorama Drive Lake, Panora
Disc golf courses:
- Lake Panorama Disc Golf, Off of Northwest Third Street and Chimra Road, Panora
- Nations Bridge, 2997 Wagon Road, Stuart
- Coon Rapids, 925 North St., Coon Rapids
Hikes:
- Sutcliffe Woodland, Frost Trail, Guthrie Center
- Springbrook State Park, Highway 25, Guthrie Center
- E. Robinson Wildlife Area, 3181 255th St., Panora
- Nations Bridge Park, 2997 Wagon Road, P28, Stuart
- Whiterock Conservancy, 1390 Highway 141, Coon Rapids
Golf courses:
- Lake Panorama National Golf Course, 5071 Clover Ridge Road, Panora
- Lake Panorama West Golf Course, 6616 Panorama Road, Panora
- Coon Rapids Golf Course, 731 South Fifth Ave., Coon Rapids
- Guthrie Center Golf Club, 2604 State St., Highway 44, Guthrie Center
This is what I was able to find of interest as someone who has spent his time in Guthrie County mainly in Panora and Guthrie Center. Do you know some great spots I missed elsewhere? Feel free to let me know at cyote@dmcityview.com.