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Miss K. • August 13, 2015One of my favorite Des Moines recreational places, Gray's Lake is wonderful for walks, bird watching, and boating. When my children were young, we spent a lot of time at the beach!
Jim D. • March 6, 2011A great place for some trail running. Tons of connecting points to other Des Moines routes.
Melissa D. • May 17, 2014Great zoo and getting better! May not be as big as Henry Doorly in Omaha, but you can enjoy several hours there. Also very kid friendly.
Hannah M. • August 8, 2012Go to the shower house that is by the big hill by the front gate, there is almost never a line.
American Heart A. • December 14, 2011One lap around the park is just shy of half a mile so take a few laps and really admire all this amazing public art!
American Heart A. • December 14, 2011Don't just sit on the bench, push your kids on the swing, stroll around with your dog or play a game of catch.
Lindsey S. • November 10, 2010Be sure to check out the rose garden. It's the perfect spot for a wedding. That's where ours was!
Don • April 1, 2014We love coming here because it's such a short bike ride for daddy & a nice park w/ 2 play areas. 1 for lil toddlers & 1 for more advanced young ones. Also has sandbox & rope climbing triangle.
Kelly S. • April 2, 2012Great place to connect to bike trails from Oak Park and Highland Park neighborhoods.
Joshua G. • July 23, 2019It's 1 rd all the way thru n circles back 2 wher u come n Ther trails play area wit restrooms for the family, and other grassy areas and a bunch of Gym and Pokéstops for the mobile game Pokémon Go !
Nicole W. • April 19, 2011Basketball Court, Open Shelter, Picnic Tables, Playground EquipmentRestrooms, Wading Pool
Heidi M. • September 3, 2011Practice under the big blue sky! It's free every Saturday from June thru September.
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