Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Des Moines

Carson S. • March 5, 2019Phenomenal views with a great length path for beginner runners and anyone looking for a relaxing walk in the heart of Des Moines!

Estepha F. • December 28, 2015Great for photos, family and walking! Dress for the weather of course!

A • May 1, 2016Gorgeous plants and gardens! Great place for photographs.

Rose M. • September 21, 2011Great place to take your dog, love the equipment and space!

Marni O. • August 18, 2012Open daily 9 am to 9 pm during the Fair.

Kelsey M. • June 25, 2016Kids love the spray water feature!

Jim D. • March 6, 2011A great place for some trail running. Tons of connecting points to other Des Moines routes.

Lori H. • October 21, 2012Beautiful location for an informal, small wedding.

Hannah M. • August 8, 2012Go to the shower house that is by the big hill by the front gate, there is almost never a line.

Michael M. • November 2, 2011By far the best doggie daycare in town. Carrie and her staff are great with the dogs we have been going here since it opened

Don • April 1, 2014We love coming here because it's such a short bike ride for daddy & a nice park w/ 2 play areas. 1 for lil toddlers & 1 for more advanced young ones. Also has sandbox & rope climbing triangle.

Cascata N. • June 6, 2017Great splash pad! Bring a towel!

Tina S. • May 31, 2015The good life!!

Jeiran H. • October 20, 2017This trail goes for miles. Has some interesting sights along the way

C H. • February 6, 2013Trail in good shape...some melting snow so don't wear your best pair of running shoes.

Calvin H. • April 1, 2015Register your dog with the City of Des Moines and $20 gets you a pass, good through the end of the year, for all 3 Des Moines dog parks.

American Heart A. • December 14, 2011One lap around the park is just shy of half a mile so take a few laps and really admire all this amazing public art!

Amelia O. • August 14, 2012Get here 30 minutes before the show and you're guaranteed a great seat!

Kensie S. • May 11, 2011Like a secret garden in the middle of the city. Take a book and soak up the summer sunshine in the shade.

Steve N. • July 14, 2011One of the busiest photo shoot locations. The west side in the evening is best.

Sara G. • April 12, 2010Has a disc golf course and bmx track. Also has a soap box derby track.

Healthiest Iowa • September 1, 2011The real attraction is the old-fashioned carousel that's still just 50 cents per ride. But once your child (or you) has had enough of that, there's a rocket ship slide and a wading pool to check out.

Lindsey S. • November 10, 2010Be sure to check out the rose garden. It's the perfect spot for a wedding. That's where ours was!

Wendy B. • July 6, 2013Moo!Moo! Moo!

Natalie S. • June 16, 2016Wonderful view of the sky line