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City of Bancroft
PO Box 157
Bancroft, IA 50517
Office Hours:
8:00 to 4:30
Mon. thru Fri.
City Hall: 515-885-2382
Pool : 515-885-2716 Library: 515-885-2753
 

Recreation

Basketball Court

 

 

 

 

Tennis Court

 

 

 

 

Sand Volleyball

  

 

Swimming Pool

Bancroft renovated their swimming pool in 2004 with completion in 2005.  It features a zero depth entry, a “frog slide” for small children, interactive water jets, and a water cannon.  The other end of the pool has a large water slide and also a diving board.

Water aerobics are also offered both mornings and late afternoon.

The Bancroft swimming pool is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

 

Leisure Lanes Bowling Alley

Leisure Lanes bowling alley is a ten lane bowling alley, which features league bowling, tournaments and also physical education classes for nearby schools.

 

 

Bancroft Health Center

The Bancroft Health Center was established in 2000.  It is a “key only” facility, 24-7 access.  Members have 4 treadmills, 2 elliptical machines, free weights, upper and lower body machines, 3 TVs, VCR and Radio/Stereo available for use.  Day passes can  also be purchased.

 

Baseball/Softball fields

Bancroft has long been noted for baseball.  The Bancroft Memorial Ballpark is now the home of the North Kossuth Cougars baseball team.  Bancroft offers both baseball and softball coaching to area youth.  All youth baseball and softball games are held at the lighted softball field.

 

Iowa Lakes Community College has played baseball games on the Bancroft field as has Waldorf  College.

 

 

 

Parks/Picnic Area

The park area is adjacent to the swimming pool, and the sand volleyball court.  It has a shelter house with electricity and picnic tables in the area.  Many family reunions and class reunions are held here.  Although it is not necessary, it is advisable to call City Hall at 515-885-2382 to reserve the shelter house for an event.

 

The North Kossuth Golf Course

The North Kossuth Golf Course was established in 1963.  It is a nine hole par 35 public course.  Carts are available to rent.  League play Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

 
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