Sanborn Golf & Country Club
Located on the southwest edge of town, the city-owned facility offers a nine-hole golf course that has been a favorite relaxation spot for area golf enthusiasts for 21 years.

The golf course is open according to weather conditions and provides alternate tee boxes that give golfers nine different starting points the second time around.  The fairways and challenging greens always are plush in even the driest weather conditions thanks to continuous irrigation from the treated water of the nearby waste water plant.

Putting greens and a practice sand trap also are available.  The clubhouse is open year-round for lunch and supper and features a lounge, a special party room available for reservations, a pro shop with retail golf equipment and a community center in the basement.  For information call (712) 930-5600.

Sanborn Municipal Swimming Pool
The city of Sanborn offers an outdoor swimming pool allowing residents and visitors cool waters during the summer.  The facility includes a water slide for hours of fun on hot days.  The pool employs local residents who are certified lifeguards.  The facility is located at 511 Franklin St.  For more information, call (712) 930-3749.

Bowl Mor
Enjoy knocking down the pins and eating with the whole family at the Bowl Mor Lanes & Café, 203 Main St.  Bowl Mor Lanes offers a grill and pro shop. Open Wednesdays and Fridays during the bowling season.  For more information, call (712) 930-3322.

Recreational Leagues
Residents of the Sanborn area enjoy participation in several sports leagues including adult and youth sand volleyball, baseball, softball, adult and youth volleyball, three-on-three basketball and a youth soccer league.  Sign-up is available at the Sanborn City Hall.

Douma Park
Located two miles west and one-quarter mile south of Sanborn, the area is a county-owned park that offers camping, fishing and swimming.
 

Miller Park
Located at 1002 Sanborn St., Miller Park lies next to Sanborn Golf & Country Club.  The 129-acre area offers a variety of recreational opportunities including a shelter house for picnicking.  A favorite feature is the 2.3 mile-long asphalt nature trail for walking, jogging, biking or in-line skating.

Disc Golf
Adjacent to Miller Park, 1002 Sanborn Street, open year-round and has nine holes.

Sanborn City Park
Located at 107 E. Seventh St., the city park features a wide variety of safe and fun playground equipment, which was installed in 1993 as a result of a successful fund raising by the citizens of Sanborn.  Two sand volleyball courts and a picnic shelter area also are available, so the whole family can enjoy good times together.