- Granger, IA
Jester Equestrian Center Outdoor Arena
Outdoor Arena An outdoor 150' x 300' riding arena enhances the equestrian center complex. Renters can use this arena as a staging location for your indoor event or as an additional site for competition and instruction. The outdoor arena does have lights, a judging stand with a PA system, and bleacher seating for 50. The outdoor arena rents for $275 per day (add $25 if lights are needed). The indoor arena is designed to meet the needs of a variety of mid-sized equestrian shows and clinics. The facility is 120' x 240', with a 100' x 200' riding surface. A Public Address system in available.
Spectator seating accommodates 300 people. On-site catering is housed in the concession/kitchen facility. Groups can also utilize a 48-person capacity conference room.
The adjacent stable facility offers 14 indoor stalls for boarding during shows and clinics.
The indoor arena rents for $450 per day (under 8 hours) or $500 per day (over 8 hours). Individuals can also use the arena for $15 per hour/per horse for personal riding (at select times and dates).
The Conference Room is available for $30 for 2 hours and $80 for the whole day. It accommodates 48 people.
The inside patio area (heated) rents for $30 for 2 hours and $20 for 2 hours non-heated.
A full-service kitchen rents for $25 for 2 hours (no use of the stove/oven) and $50 for a full day (full use of appliances).
For reservations, please contract the Jester Park Equestrian Center staff at (515) 999-2818.
Check-In / Out Availability Check-in is after 10:00 AM and check-out is before 08:00 PM.
Location
Jester Park Equestrian Center is located at 11171 NW 103rd Court, Granger.
Hours of Operation & Seasons
- Contact staff for current hours of operations.
Reservations may be made up to TWO YEARS to date in advance.
Address
12130 NW 128th Street
Ph: 515-323-5300
Granger, IA, 50109
Closures
Contact Equestrian Center staff for current hours of operations.
Permits
- All Rules & Regulations of the Polk County Conservation Board are in effect.
- All laws of the State of Iowa are in effect.
- Special Event Permit Application must be completed for things such as dunk tanks; carnivals; erecting large tents; horse-drawn carriages; generators; power saws; chain saws; power tools of any kind; public address system whether fixed, portable or vehicular-mounted; inflatable bouncers; smoker grills; extra picnic tables; extra parking; or weddings.
- Special events require a 45 day prior approval.
- Special Event Permit Application can be found under the "Related Items" section.
- For more information on special events please call the Conservation Office at (515) 323-5366, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday.
- For reservations, please contract the Jester Park Equestrian Center staff at (515) 999-2818.