Tour Des Moines: Playgrounds

Doanes Park Playground: in Pleasant Hill has multiple accessible playgrounds for kids of all ages & abilities to enjoy, including this NEW update play area!
• separate play spaces for big + little kids, including a large climbing structure with multiple levels & slides, and a smaller “playhouse” for littles to enjoy
• baby bucket swing + big kid swings + expression swing
• inclusive turnabout spinner
• multiple accessible sensory panels
• musical elements
• seat spinners
• a mix of ground cover, including rubber turf, faux grass turf, and wood chips (under swings)
• small nature trail for exploring
• large trees surrounding provide lots of shade
• large picnic pavilion with multiple tables
• drinking fountain + bathrooms
• large parking lot
• Added Bonus: splash pad 💦 + a second, spherical playground climbing structure, and basketball courts at Doanes Park can be located just down the hill, nearby!
• 📍Address: 4900 Doanes Park Rd., Pleasant Hill

Boulder Brook Park: in Ankeny is a cute little neighborhood pocket park
• small playground structure for kids of all ages
• big kid + baby swings
• wooden mulch ground cover
• trail access
• one park bench
• a picnic pavilion with several tables
• no bathroom or drinking fountain
• several shade trees
• street parking only
• 📍Address: 3333 NW Boulder Point Place, Ankeny

Coming soon! 🛝

Mary Frances Rodish Softball Complex: at Holiday Park in West Des Moines added a NEW playground those sideline siblings will love playing at!
• a fun playground structure kiddos of all ages can enjoy while games are being played!
• accessible We-Saw
• accessible sensory panel + spinning seat
• faux grass turf
• large shade canopy over playground + large shade trees
• no swings
• fully fenced in space
• seasonal bathrooms + drinking fountain
• Holiday Park Trail Access
• parking lot
• Worth Noting: this playground is right next to the West Des Moines softball fields at Holiday Park. You do not need to be in attendance of a game to enjoy the playground but be aware the playground is only open when softball games are being played (otherwise it’s locked, which is slightly unfortunate because it’s well shaded and right off Holiday Park Trail, but understandable due to maintaining the space).
•📍Address: 1701 Railroad Ave, West Des Moines

Fun fun FUN! 🏄🏽‍♂️🏄🏼‍♀️🏄🏾

🌊 Grand Opening at the RecPlex – BrushBoard Experience! 🌊
📅 Saturday, May 9 | 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
🎟️ FREE Admission

Be among the first to experience BrushBoarding — a one-of-a-kind, surf-inspired attraction where you ride across a wave of rotating brushes… no water required!

Join us for the official grand opening and see why this innovative activity is making waves:

🎉 Event Highlights:
✔️ Live demonstrations
✔️ Open riding opportunities
✔️ Photo & video moments

Whether you’re looking to try something new or just want to stop by and watch the action, this is a fun, interactive experience for all ages.

Come check it out and see what’s new at the RecPlex!

Been waiting on this one! 😁

Hands off‼️🦆