Parks & Recreation
5 parks and recreation sites are documented near Des Moines.
- 0.2 recreation sites per 10K residents (vs Iowa 10.0/10K).
Parks & Trails
Federal and state recreation areas within ~50 miles (Recreation.gov RIDB API). 5 sites — 0.2 per 10K residents.
Facilities (15)
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EWING TRACE MFD. HOME
GRAND HOMES
GRANDVIEW ESTATES MOBILE PARK
HIGHVIEW MHP
LAKEVIEW HOMES
MEADOWS MOBILE PARK
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Recreation Areas (5)
COTTONWOOD RECREATION AREA
BOB SHETLER PICNIC AREA
BOB SHETLER RECREATION AREA
Lake View Recreation Area (Saylorville)
CHERRY GLEN CAMPGROUND
Parks (4)
Lauridsen Skatepark
(unnamed)
Saylor Skatepark
Skateboard Park
Sources: Recreation.gov RIDB API · Refreshed unknown
Sports & Activities
Golf Courses (3)
Bright Grandview Golf Course
Wakonda Club
Waveland Golf Course
Sports Teams (1)
Iowa Cubs
Sources: ESPN/MLB 2026 · Refreshed unknown
Attractions & Entertainment
Entertainment venues, golf courses, sports facilities, and visitor attractions.
Nearby (15)
Iowa Hall of Pride
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
State of Iowa Historical Building
Science Center of Iowa
Salisbury House
Des Moines Art Center
Teachout Aquatic Center
Halls of Law and Flame
Cattle Tie-Outs
Richard L. Easter Museum Complex
County School
Ralph H. Deets Historical Museum
Richard O. Jacobson Hall & Kenyon Gallery
Northwest Aquatic Center
George J. Nahas Aquatic Center
Attractions (12)
Iowa Hall of Pride
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
State of Iowa Historical Building
Science Center of Iowa
Salisbury House
Des Moines Art Center
Halls of Law and Flame
Cattle Tie-Outs
Richard L. Easter Museum Complex
County School
Ralph H. Deets Historical Museum
Richard O. Jacobson Hall & Kenyon Gallery
Sources: OSM Overpass 2026-04 · Refreshed unknown