Located at the crossroads of Interstate 80 and 35, Ankeny is truly at the crossroads of America, only hours away from major metropolitan areas. Ankeny offers friendly, family-oriented living with very few big-city problems, less crime and lower taxes. Yet, at the same time it is a growing community of 36,000+ people. Ankeny offers many of the same cultural amenities and economic opportunities as a major metropolitan center. Ankeny is home to 3 Golf Courses, 10+ Tennis Courts, 16 Parks, 2 Swimming Pools, and a YMCA plus other cultural and recreational facilities.