Parks & Playgrounds

Welcome! Uniquely Urbandale, it is more than the City's logo, it is our culture. Urbandale is a modern suburb that has not forgotten its small-town charm. Urbandale is known for our safe streets and neighborhoods, our rich parks and recreati ...

City government services and offices for citizens in the city limits of West Des Moines.  The offices and services include:  Animal Control and Pet Registration City Codes & City Manager Library Maps and GIS Mayor & City ...

The Iowa DNR manages fish and wildlife programs, ensures the health of Iowa’s forests and prairies, and provides recreational opportunities in Iowa’s state parks. Just as importantly, the DNR carries out state and federal laws that p ...

Iowa Parklands offers detailed, firsthand descriptions of Iowa’s most beloved parks plus printable trail map downloads. Iowa Parklands has been exploring hundreds of trail miles with GPS in hand to plot and create accurate maps that are fo ...

Pickleball is one of the fastest growing Sports in America today. Anymore most anywhere you turn, across the country, more & more people are playing; young and old getting involved and indeed having loads of fun. Whether getting involved for ...

Explore more than 13,000 acres of prairies, wetlands, woodlands, trails, and parks in Polk County. We provide quality outdoor recreation, conservation education, and the long-term protection of our natural heritage. Staff offer quality year-roun ...

Explore more than 14,000 acres of parks, trails, prairies, woodlands, and wetlands! Located in the state's most populated county, Polk County Conservation manages 21+ parks, wildlife areas, and recreational trails.  The are many program ...

The RecPlex is more than a sports center — it is a one-of-a-kind destination that promises to enhance the quality of life for Central Iowans of all ages and abilities. The City of West Des Moines built a unique partnership with the local ...

Recreation programs for youth, adults, aquatic, and seniors.

This 29,000-square-foot facility on a 35-acre campus allows us to accommodate a number of activities and programs for kids and adults of all ages. It is located directly across from Valley Church on Fuller Ave. Inside there are multiple meeting ...

The city of West Des Moines Parks and Recreation department offers, more than playgrounds.  They offer rental spaces, classes and activities, swimming options, and summer programing. See the website for more information. 

The Parks and Recreation Department provides a wide variety of recreational services including operating a full service community center, softball complex, two outdoor aquatic centers, spray grounds, nature lodge, dog park, archery facility ...

The Windsor Heights Community and Events Center opened in July of 2010. This signature facility can seat over 200 people and can be split into two different sized rooms, depending on your special event needs. Since opening, the facility has host ...