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
TITLE | LOCATION | DAYS OF OPERATION | HOURS OF OPERATION | BEGIN DATE THROUGH END DATE |
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Ashby Park | 3200 38th Street | Monday - 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 Park | 1650 Garfield Avenue | Monday - 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 Park | 1012 East 14th Street | Monday - 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 Park | 725 Thompson Avenue | Monday - 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.
TITLE | LOCATION | DAYS OF OPERATION | HOURS OF OPERATION | BEGIN DATE THROUGH END DATE |
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Ashfield Park | 720 East 19th Street | Monday - Friday | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Monday, June 3rd through Friday, July 12th |
Bates Park | 330 Clark Street | Monday - Friday | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Monday, June 3rd through Friday, July 12th |
Burke Park | 601 East University Avenue | Monday - Friday | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Monday, June 3rd through Wednesday, August 7th |
Chesterfield Park | 2719 Scott Avenue | Monday - Friday | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Monday, June 3rd through Wednesday, August 7th |
Drake Park | 2300 Drake Park Avenue | Monday - Friday | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Monday, June 3rd through Wednesday, August 7th |
Grandview Park | 2410 East 33rd Street | Monday - Friday | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Monday, June 3rd through Wednesday, August 7th |
Greenwood Park | 4500 Grand Avenue | Monday - Friday | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Monday, June 3rd through Wednesday, August 7th |
Jordan Park | 600 East Wall Avenue | Monday - Friday | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Monday, June 3rd through Wednesday, August 7th |
Sayers Park | 1300 Linden Lane | Monday - Friday | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Monday, June 3rd through Wednesday, August 7th |
Sheridan Park | 4000 Hull Avenue | Monday - Friday | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Monday, June 3rd through Wednesday, August 7th |
Stone Park | 2100 Southeast 5th | Monday - Friday | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Monday, June 3rd through Wednesday, August 7th |
Tower Park | 4900 Hickman Road | Monday - Friday | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Monday, June 3rd through Wednesday, August 7th |
Water Features
TITLE | LOCATION | DAYS OF OPERATION | HOURS OF OPERATION | BEGIN DATE THROUGH END DATE |
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Columbus Park | 1921 SE 1st St | Daily | Saturday, May 4th thru Sunday, October 13th | |
Evelyn K Davis Park | 1400 Forest Ave | Daily | Saturday, May 4th thru Sunday, October 13th | |
Mc Henry Park | 1012 Oak Park Ave | Daily | Saturday, May 4th thru Sunday, October 13th | |
Sargent Naturescape | 3530 Douglas Ave | Daily | Saturday, May 4th thru Sunday, October 13th | |
Woodlawn Park | 3127 Valdez Dr | Daily | Saturday, May 4th thru Sunday, October 13th |
Is the American Legion Park open again for the splash pad area?
ReplyDeleteThe 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 :)
DeleteWe plan on heading this direction tomorrow - I will let you know what we discover!
DeleteThank you!! I'd really appreciate that!!
DeleteWe 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.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the update Chrissy!
DeleteIs west des moines wading pool open on weekends and if so what hours
ReplyDeleteHi 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
DeleteWhat is meant by a wading pool? And do those cost money? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWading/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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