Park
Water Works Park
13 locals recommend,
Location
2201 George Flagg Pkwy
Des Moines, IA
Tips from locals
One of the largest urban parks in the whole US, spanning 1500 acres (that’s almost twice the size of Central Park in New York City!). This park offers trails, picnic and fishing areas, grills, fields, and a newly built amphitheater.
Only 2.05 miles! 18 hole Frisbee golf course (borrow our equipment), biking, hiking, fishing, picnic areas + grills, annual events include the Christmas Parade of Lights. Largest Arboretum in Iowa.
This 1,500 acre park is one of the largest urban parks in the U.S. Located along the Raccoon River, the park offers trails, picnic areas, grills, fields, and special events.
Water Works Park is a great place to take the family for a bike ride, picnic or to play on the new naturescape play area.