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Disc Golf Is Alive At Waukee Centennial Park

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The spring is in full effect and it’s almost summer! That means the weather is getting warm with sunny, hot vibrant energy! The Waukee Centennial Park in the great City of Waukee has so much to offer and surely is a place you don’t want to miss. Make sure to grab your friends, bring your discs and stop by for some disc golf. In this featured video above, you will see Thomas Wiggins and his friend TJ Hendricks doing what they love to do and discin’ it up! The park contains its city’s popular 9 hole course located on the east side. Tee boxes are the round markings and the baskets are indicated by the arrows. The Waukee Centennial Park is located on the corner of Ashworth Dr. & SE Universite Ave across from the Waukee High School. This is a great opportunity for anyone to get out into the fresh air and enjoy the great outdoors! The park has an amazing atmosphere where you may enjoy picnics, kids playgrounds, sandboxes, music festivals, family events, baseball, other sports and so much more. Don’t waste your time sitting at home and wishing you could be out doing awesome things. Get out with your friends and family to Waukee Centennial Park for some outdoor fun!

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Little Warriors Came Out Full Force During 2018 Waukee Easter Egg Hunt

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On Saturday, March 31, 2018, many families gathered at the Waukee Centennial Park for this year’s ultimate Easter Egg Hunt. It was one of those chilly spring mornings that most of us who were there, will remember forever. Those that didn’t dress in full winter outfits really felt the icy breeze that day. And all I remember thinking was, “but isn’t it spring already?” The mystery behind the seasons baffles me to this day. With the uncontrollable winds hitting us from all directions, we couldn’t feel our cheeks. Some of us couldn’t feel our hands. The children on the other hand were on a mission and the weather could not get to them. It’s like if they were surrounded by their own energy and filled with adrenaline from pure excitement.  Even though it was a freezing morning, it did not stop these little warriors from seeing the Easter Bunny at Centennial Park for the 2018 Waukee Easter Egg Hunt. Watch (In the video above) those little smiles fill with happiness as they make their adventures into their young lives!

MyWaukee Magazine had a great time visiting the 2018 Waukee Easter Egg Hunt at the Waukee Centennial Park in the great City of Waukee!

Watch the video above to see some of the best moments we captured. We had the pleasure of taking some pictures as well that we are happy to share with you.

The parents battled through the cold to make sure their kids got to see the Easter Bunny.

With arms wide open, the Easter Bunny was very kind and every child absolutely loved their time spent seeing him.

Another photo of parents with their kids on a hunt to find the Easter Eggs.

Hugs from the Easter Bunny.

 

Parents and children patiently waiting in line to see the Easter Bunny.

A true basket of happiness for kids of all ages.

“Don’t mind us, we are here to see the Easter Bunny.”

Everybody loves our Waukee Fire Engines and Fire Trucks.

The Waukee Fire Fighters showing their full appreciation and support during the 2018 Waukee Easter Hunt.

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Publisher Note: January / February 2018

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The holidays are behind us, and a new year is here. So what happens now? Well, many Waukee area residents will make resolutions. A quick Internet search on popular resolutions led me to an NBC news story on the matter. It revealed that in 2017, the most popular resolutions involved getting healthier, getting more organized, living life to the fullest, learning new hobbies, spending less and/or saving more, traveling more and reading more.

Last year, I publicly shared my resolution to get healthier and lose weight. I turned 40 in 2017, and I knew getting healthier was going to be more difficult at this age than when I was younger. I started with the Paleo Diet. That didn’t last, but I did stick to living a healthier lifestyle in general. I ate less food overall and made healthier food choices. I cut soda out of my diet, even though I do enjoy an occasional Cherry Coke. I rode my bicycle more often, riding 75 miles at Waukee’s Baccoon Ride, and even riding on RAGBRAI for the first time. In doing these things, I found I enjoyed life much more, and in the process, I lost 35 pounds—not bad for a 40-year-old man.

So now 2018 is upon us. I will keep the same healthier habits I adopted in 2017, but what else do I want to do in 2018? Well, I want to continue working to make our community better, be successful personally and find personal happiness and contentment with what I have. I also want to try new things. In 2017, I was invited to have sushi with friends. I’d never really liked sushi, only having it a few times in my life. I went and was amazed at how good it was. I loved it. Now, one of my favorite places to hang out in Waukee/West Des Moines is Wasabi. What a great restaurant with phenomenal food, a great environment, friendly staff, and a fabulous outdoor patio during the warmer months. As you flip through this issue, you can learn more about Wasabi owner Jay Wang in our Faces of Waukee profile.

In 2018, I challenge you to step outside your comfort zone. Here’s to making 2018 the best year yet for ourselves, our families and our community.

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