Guide to Urbandale
Welcome to the Community
Congratulations on your move to Urbandale! We hope your transition to the community has been smooth so far. Feel free to use the pointers and essential contacts compiled below, and call us with any questions or concerns.
Important Contacts
General Inquiries
3600 86th Street,
Urbandale, Iowa 50322
(515) 278-3900
www.urbandale.org
Chamber of Commerce
2830 100th Street,
Suite 110,
Urbandale, Iowa 50322
(515) 331-6855
www.uniquelyurbandale.com
City Directory
City Manager – (515) 278-3900
Building Department – (515) 278-3930
Community Development – (515) 278-3935
Engineering & Public Works – (515) 278-3950
Fire & EMS – (non-emergency) – (515) 278-3970
Library – (515) 278-3945 – www.urbandalelibrary.org
Parks & Recreation – (515) 278-3963
Police (non-emergency) – (515) 278-3938
Pool – (515) 278-3959
Senior Center – (515) 278-3907
Urbandale Community Action Network – (515)-278-3999
Utilities
Urbandale Water Department
3720 86th Street
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515)-278-3940
http://urbandalewater.org/
Gas
666 Grand Avenue
P.O. Box 657
Des Moines, IA 50303-0657
888-427-5632
www.midamericanenergy.com
Electricity
666 Grand Avenue
P.O. Box 657
Des Moines, IA 50303-0657
888-427-5632
www.midamericanenergy.com
Telephone/Internet
CenturyLink
925 High St.
Des Moines, IA 50309
800-244-1111
http://centurylink.com
Mediacom
2205 Ingersoll Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 246-1555
https://mediacombusiness.com
MetroNet
1311 Buckeye Ave., Ste. A.
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 815-6386
https://metronetinc.com
Television Service
Voter Registration
(515) 286-3000
https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov
Dallas County residents
(515) 993-4751
https://www.dallascountyiowa.gov
Pet Registration
Driver’s License Information
Vehicle Registration Information
Urbandale Post Office
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 334-5683
Recreational Activities
No matter your taste, you’ll never run out of things to do in Urbandale! Come out and experience our parks, events, restaurants and more to keep your family entertained.
- Biking/Walking Trails
- Fourth of July Parade and Events
- Tennis Courts
- Swimming
- City Parks and Playgrounds
- Movies
- Restaurants & Bars
- Indoor Play Centers
- Sledding Hills
- Ice Skating
- Trampoline Parks
- Paragon Prairie Tower
Regional Attractions
Outside of Urbandale proper, there’s so much to do in Greater Des Moines. Around every corner and bend, you can find year-round attractions as well as outstanding seasonal events.
- Principal Riverwalk
- John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park
- Science Center of Iowa & Blank IMAX Dome Theater
- Des Moines Art Center
- Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
- Blank Park Zoo
- Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
- Iowa Events Center
- Des Moines Buccaneers
- Iowa Cubs
- Des Moines Menace
- Living History Farms
Education
Education is truly the foundation of life in Urbandale, with nearly 44% of residents having a four-year degree or higher. Urbandale community members have opportunities to attend any of six public school districts, in addition to private school options. To find which district you are in, click here for a map
The Urbandale Community School District has approximately 3,900 students in six elementary schools, one middle school, and one, comprehensive high school. The district offers preschool for three-and four-year-olds as well as full-day kindergarten. It also boasts a nationally-certified child care program for before/after school and summer care for students in preschool through elementary school.
The Urbandale Community School District’s education is second to none. The average ACT score in Urbandale is 22.6 and the district graduation rate is 99.2 percent, compared to the state average of 92 percent. The district is accredited by the Iowa Department of Education and multiple programs in all of the schools have been recognized at one time or another with the First in the Nation award.
Places of Worship
Urbandale has a variety of different options for your religious practices as well. Call or stop by any of the following places of worship to learn more.
Aldersgate United Methodist
CityPoint Church
Community Bible Church
Covenant Christian Church
Creekside Church
First Assembly of God
First Free Methodist Church
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod)
Gospel Assembly
New Hope Assembly of God
St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church
St. Pius X Catholic Church
St. Stephen Lutheran Church (ELCA)
Urbandale Baptist Church
Urbandale United Church of Christ
Urban Heights Evangelical Covenant Church
Walnut Hills United Methodist Church
Westkirk Presbyterian Church
Public Transportation
Urbandale is served by the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART). DART is already the largest public transit agency in Iowa, serving 19 cities in and around Polk County to varying degrees. For route information, visit www.ridedart.com.
Hot Deals
Shopping local helps the local economy create jobs, strengthen communities and of course attract more opportunities to shop! We want to make it easy for you to shop local! Click here to find Hot Deals offered by a number of businesses throughout the area.
Lodging
The Greater Urbandale Area has a wide variety of places to stay while you are visiting! Below is a list of lodging opportunities for your consideration. Stay and Play in Urbandale!
Job Postings
The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with member businesses to post available jobs in the area. This list is updated by our member businesses frequently. In addition to this website, you can also see available jobs posted to the Urbandale Chamber Facebook page. Another resource for local job postings can be found on www.desmoinesmetro.com.
