Grand Opening Events Announced for Athene North Shore Recreation Area at Easter Lake
May 02 2024 - 2:30PM
Athene USA (“Athene”), a leading provider of retirement savings
products, will celebrate the dedication of the Athene North Shore
Recreation Area at Easter Lake on Thursday, May 2, at 2:00 pm CT.
The grand opening celebration, available to the public, will take
place on Sunday, May 5, featuring free rentals, educational
programs, and boat rides.
Operated by Polk County Conservation, the Athene North Shore
Recreation Area at Easter Lake has undergone a massive renovation
project and is now the most universally accessible waterfront park
in the country. New amenities to create a more inclusive,
accessible park for guests of all abilities include a full
inventory of adaptive recreation equipment, zero-entry ramps to
allow people with limited mobility access to the water, extra wide
sidewalks, large beach mats to serve as accessible walkways over
sand and a wellness room for individuals with sensory input
conditions.
“The Athene North Shore Recreation Area represents our
commitment to the Des Moines community,” said Grant Kvalheim, CEO
and President at Athene USA. “We are proud to be the lead donor of
this wonderful project and help create the first-of-its-kind space
for people of all abilities to enjoy water and nature
recreation.”
Athene is the leading donor to the North Shore Recreation Area
project, providing $1 million to the renewal efforts, which began
in 2018. The park welcomes over one million visitors annually.
“The new area is a game changer for recreation. The
infrastructure is now in place to help inspire all people to
recreate and immerse in nature while creating deeper connections to
each other and the community,” said Richard Leopold, Director of
Polk County Conservation. “It could not have been possible without
the support of so many generous donors, like Athene.”
About AtheneAthene is a leading retirement
services company with $300 billion of total assets as of December
31, 2023, and operations in the United States, Bermuda, Canada, and
Japan. Athene is focused on providing financial security to
individuals by offering an attractive suite of retirement income
and savings products and also serves as a solutions provider to
corporations. For more information, please
visit www.athene.com.
About Polk County ConservationThe land comes
first. In every project undertaken by Polk County Conservation,
leadership and staff prioritize the health and vibrancy of the
local ecosystems. This dedication to clean waterways, and healthy
prairies and timber has for 75 years continually resulted in safer
spaces for all. Innumerable species of wildlife are thriving in
Polk County parks alongside millions of annual visitors who find
renewal in connecting with nature. Learn more about Conservation’s
parks and conservation practices at LeadingYouOutdoors.com.
Contact
Jessica LownCommunity Outreach
SupervisorJessica.Lown@polkcountyiowa.gov(515) 323-5364
Ben SchmitzMarketing Communications, Sr.
PartnerBen.Schmitz@athene.com(515) 342-3980
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