The Northwest Recreation Center is a City of Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation facility with basketball and pickleball courts and event spaces. The department runs summer day camps and youth programs here, including visual-arts classes (painting, sculpting, mixed media) for kids ages 5-11, plus sports and swim lessons across its summer offerings.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Northwest Recreation Center directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Heidi FranklinUsed the gym for a last minute volleyball practice with the 13 year olds I coach. No net but it was clean & we had some room to do what we needed to. Nice staff. Website needs updated.
★Louis StanleyIt says on the app that it’s open but it’s not they need to fix it or more people will get confused
★★Lil' FagIf your'e an adult that plays basketball everyday for fun and stress relief, don't bother with this place. Hours are extremely limited for those over 18, able to use it only 2-3 days a week. And even then the time to play is restricted to a couple hours?? Front desk couldn't give me an answer besides "thats just how it is". That answer makes no logical sense. Can't believe the city would turn down free money. Would not recommend.
★★★★★Craig BrophyFrom 8am until noon the turn the basketball courts into pickleball courts with nets that you move into place and some movable bleachers to sit on. The cost to play is $3 per session. Need to register the first time to get a card that youbthen scan for subsequent entries. You can also get a multiple punch card and if you do this you get a free entry.
★★★★★Susan PooleRented the activity room for a party, which worked out beautifully! The staff was easy to work with and very accommodating. The cost was comparable to our church but had the added bonus of a kitchen and serving counter available in the room, including a nice sized fridge, a big sink, serving counter and a microwave. There were also other countertops with handy plug-ins for things like a toast and hot cocoa bar, and coat racks in the room as well. They graciously stayed past normal hours so our party could be extended to 8 on a Saturday night past their 6 open gym hours. The facility is quite new, in beautiful condition, has a screen and projector available for another $15 currently. They have many folding chairs and a number of seminar tables available at no extra charge, which can be doubled up to easily seat six. Plus, also have four card tables available. Some of our guests enjoyed the ping-pong table just outside the activity room, and our kids want to come back for open gym night some time. Beautiful gym space as well!! All in all, a great experience-- highly recommend!