Virtual Recreation Resources

Welcome to the Denison Parks and Recreation Virtual Recreation Resource Center!

You will find a variety of fun fitness, indoor and outdoor activities that you can do at home. We are committed to supporting our community as we continue to prioritize our health and well-being.

Continue to check this page and our Facebook page for updates including contests, new programs and resources.

Fitness Activities
At Home:

Practice your favorite sport or work out at home with SportsEngine At-H ome Workouts

P.E. with Joe has exercises for all ages

Check out Fitness Blender for free workout videos and healthy living information

Download the Nike Training Club app to access free workouts and fitness information

Set up an Obstacle Course or Relay Race

Engage little ones with Gross Motor Dice

Around Town:
You can continue to enjoy the great outdoors while keeping a safe social distance! Check out this article for more information.

Practice your game at the Majestic Hills Golf Course

Go for a walk or bike ride in one of Denison's city parks
- Please note that all amenities are closed (restrooms, playground equipment, shelter houses, basketball courts, tennis courts, soccer fields and baseball fields).

Explore a county park

Take a trip to around the Wheels to Heels Trail

Indoor Activities
Hours of entertainment for kids and kids-at-heart are listed below!

Make learning come alive with Putnam Museum's at home experiments

Go on a virtual field trip

Tour the Iowa Children's Museum

Visit a Museum, Zoo or Amusement Park

Here's a 2nd list of Museums to visit virtually

Here's another list of virtual tours you could take: Museums, Theme Parks, and Historic Locations

Check out an eBook or Audiobook with your Norelius Public Library card with their app Libby

Join the Henry Doorly Zoo for daily activities and virtual experiences

Enjoy a variety of Disney World rides from the comfort of your own couch

Make a Plant Rubbing Collage with crayons and plants from your yard

Color to your heart's content

Plan an indoor scavenger hunt

Get creative with these arts and craft ideas using items in your house

Outdoor Activities
You can have an adventure without leaving your backyard! Here are some ideas:

Complete a Nature Scavenger Hunt

Put down a picnic blanket and share a meal outdoors

Organize a Backyard Olympics day

Get nostalgic with classic outdoor games

Go camping in your backyard (or living room!)

Set up outdoor science experiments and sensory play

Play bingo from your front porch

Virtual Contests
Keep a close eye on our Facebook page for contest announcements!

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