Saturday, June 1, 2013

Free Splash Pads/Wading Pools 2013


Here is the list of free splash pads and wading pools straight from the Des Moines Parks and Rec website. American Legion Park is home to West Des Moines' only wading pool that is open during the summer months. Check out the list of places of some free water entertainment...We are fans of Ashby park. But let us know if there is one you really like!

Splash Pads
TITLELOCATIONDAYS OF OPERATIONHOURS OF OPERATIONBEGIN DATE THROUGH END DATE
Ashby Park3200 38th StreetMonday - Sat
Sunday
Holidays		10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM		Saturday, May 25th thru Tuesday, August 20th
ML King Park1650 Garfield AvenueMonday - Sat
Sunday
Holidays		10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
10:00 am - 4:00 PM		Saturday, May 25th thru Tuesday, August 20th
Pete Crivaro Park1012 East 14th StreetMonday - Sat
Sunday
Holidays		10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM		Saturday, May 25th thru Tuesday, August 20th
Union Park725 Thompson AvenueMonday - Sat
Sunday
Holidays		10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM		Saturday, May 25th thru Tuesday, August 20th
Wading Pool Seasons
The City of Des Moines rents some wading pools.  If you want to know which wading pools can be rented click HERE for more information.
TITLELOCATIONDAYS OF OPERATIONHOURS OF OPERATIONBEGIN DATE THROUGH END DATE
Ashfield Park720 East 19th StreetMonday - Friday10:00 AM - 4:00 PMMonday, June 3rd through Friday, July 12th
Bates Park330 Clark StreetMonday - Friday10:00 AM - 4:00 PMMonday, June 3rd through Friday, July 12th
Burke Park601 East University AvenueMonday - Friday10:00 AM - 4:00 PMMonday, June 3rd through Wednesday, August 7th
Chesterfield Park2719 Scott AvenueMonday - Friday10:00 AM - 4:00 PMMonday, June 3rd through Wednesday, August 7th
Drake Park2300 Drake Park AvenueMonday - Friday10:00 AM - 4:00 PMMonday, June 3rd through Wednesday, August 7th
Grandview Park2410 East 33rd StreetMonday - Friday10:00 AM - 4:00 PMMonday, June 3rd through Wednesday, August 7th
Greenwood Park4500 Grand AvenueMonday - Friday10:00 AM - 4:00 PMMonday, June 3rd through Wednesday, August 7th
Jordan Park600 East Wall AvenueMonday - Friday10:00 AM - 4:00 PMMonday, June 3rd through Wednesday, August 7th
Sayers Park1300 Linden LaneMonday - Friday10:00 AM - 4:00 PMMonday, June 3rd through Wednesday, August 7th
Sheridan Park4000 Hull AvenueMonday - Friday10:00 AM - 4:00 PMMonday, June 3rd through Wednesday, August 7th
Stone Park2100 Southeast 5thMonday - Friday10:00 AM - 4:00 PMMonday, June 3rd through Wednesday, August 7th
Tower Park4900 Hickman RoadMonday - Friday10:00 AM - 4:00 PMMonday, June 3rd through Wednesday, August 7th
Water Features
TITLELOCATIONDAYS OF OPERATIONHOURS OF OPERATIONBEGIN DATE THROUGH END DATE
Columbus Park1921 SE 1st StDailySaturday, May 4th thru Sunday, October 13th
Evelyn K Davis Park1400 Forest AveDailySaturday, May 4th thru Sunday, October 13th
Mc Henry Park1012 Oak Park AveDailySaturday, May 4th thru Sunday, October 13th
Sargent Naturescape3530 Douglas AveDailySaturday, May 4th thru Sunday, October 13th
Woodlawn Park3127 Valdez DrDailySaturday, May 4th thru Sunday, October 13th
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10 comments:

  1. lrbodineJune 11, 2013 at 7:58 PM

    Is the American Legion Park open again for the splash pad area?

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    1. UnknownJune 11, 2013 at 8:33 PM

      The West Des Moines parks & rec site says it should be open for the 2013 season! I haven't been there personally so I hope that info is accurate :)

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    2. lrbodineJune 11, 2013 at 8:45 PM

      We plan on heading this direction tomorrow - I will let you know what we discover!

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    3. UnknownJune 11, 2013 at 8:49 PM

      Thank you!! I'd really appreciate that!!

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  2. ChrissyJune 21, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    We went to the Legion Park splash park yesterday & it is open and lots of fun. Won't have water today (6-21) due to construction of the rest of the park, but will re open on Saturday.

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  3. AnonymousJuly 6, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    Is west des moines wading pool open on weekends and if so what hours

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    1. UnknownJuly 6, 2013 at 2:12 PM

      Hi there. The WDM website does not list hours, but it does have a phone to call for more info, so I'm sure they can tell you. The number is here...http://www.wdm.iowa.gov/Index.aspx?page=202

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  4. lrbodineJuly 6, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    What is meant by a wading pool? And do those cost money? Thanks!

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    1. UnknownJuly 6, 2013 at 4:51 PM

      Wading/splash pools are often zero-entry, kids sized aquatic play areas. The one in WDM and ones in DSM are free :)

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