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Parks and Pool

The City of Centerville has three parks. We hope that you find time to enjoy them with your family and friends!

Morgan Cline Park is located on West Lane street and has three shelters (Oak, Hickory, and Walnut), playground equipment, restrooms, and tennis courts.

There are two Mini-parks in Centerville, too. The first is located between 4th and 6th on Madison. It has playground equipment, convenient for children in this neighborhood. The second mini-park is located at Cottage and 21st which has basketball court.

Shelters may be reserved beginning March 1st running through Labor Day.  The fee is $15.00. A shelter may be reserved by calling the Centerville City Hall at (641) 437-4339.  Your name will posted on the shelter house on the day you have reserved it.

No person shall enter or remain within any park between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.  Alcoholic beverages are not to be consumed on any public property; this includes all City of Centerville parks.  Please report any abuse to Law Center at (641) 437-7100.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding Centerville Parks contact us at City Hall at (641)437-4339.

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Drake Public Library

115 Drake Avenue
Centerville, Iowa 52544

Phone: (641) 856-6676
Fax: (641) 856-6135
Email: drake@centerville.lib.ia.us

Hours:
Monday - Friday 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Drake Public Library has been serving the citizens of Appanoose County for well over 100 years. The majestic building is a focal point of Centerville and features a recently restored stained glass dome. For the past several years, the library building has undergone a renovation/remodeling process.

Library Services:

Youth Programs: The youth library has programming for children on Monday and Thursday evenings. Preschool story time takes place at 11:15 on Wednesday mornings. For more information, contact JeNel Barth at the library.

Technology at the Library: Ten computers are networked in two computer labs to provide internet access for public use. The library also provides wireless internet access for laptop users throughout the library.