Cheap Things To Do in West Des Moines, Iowa

Because the playground is near ball fields, a protective covering is required. The city of West Des Moines used Sun Ports just before it was announced that LSI had partnered with them on the Cool T... More on KaBoom.org

Raccoon River Park covers more than 600 acres. The centerpiece of the park is the 232-acre Blue Heron Lake, which offers opportunities for fishing and boating, and is ringed by a crushed-rock natur... More on KidsPlayParks

An annual show of incredible native wild flowers makes Southwoods Park one of the most unique parks in West Des Moines. The wooded hilly landscape that dominates the 40 acre natural preserve provi... More on Wdm-ia.com

An annual show of incredible native wild flowers makes Southwoods Park one of the most unique parks in West Des Moines. The wooded hilly landscape that dominates the 40 acre natural preserve provid... More on Wdm-ia.com

One of West Des Moines oldest and prettiest parks is American Legion Park located at the corner of 4th Street and Vine Street on the east side of the city. Full of mature trees ... More on Wdm-ia.com

One of West Des Moines oldest and prettiest parks is American Legion Park located at the corner of 4th Street and Vine Street on the east side of the city. Full of mature ... More on Wdm-ia.com

Soon to be an 80 acre community park, this park will feature a variety of recreational opportunities for West Des Moines. Currently the park is home to the Valley View Aquatic Center. The aquatic ... More on Wdm-ia.com

Soon to be an 80 acre community park, this park will feature a variety of recreational opportunities for West Des Moines. Currently the park is home to the Valley View Aquatic Center. The aquatic c... More on Wdm-ia. com

Picnicking/Shelters/Lodge The park provides shaded picnic areas with fire grills and tables. Many are located close to ... More on www.iowadnr.gov

Walnut Woods encompasses 260 acres of wooded bottomland along the Raccoon River. Within the park lies a large surviving natural stand of black walnut trees. More than 90 species of birds have been ... More on Epinions.com

The Jordan House was built by the first settler of West Des Moines, and as such is one of the oldest structures in Polk County, and the oldest in West Des Moines. It is now listed on the National ...

This stately Victorian home was built in 1850 and added to in 1870 by the first white settler in West Des Moines, James C. Jordan. Completely refurbished, this mansion was once part of the Undergro... More on TravelIowa.com

Brown's Woods, the largest urban forest preserve in Iowa, covers 484 acres of woodland - including rolling hills and small streams - and offers more t han two miles of moderate hiking and cross country ski trails. Horses, bicycles, ... More on KidsPlayParks

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Despite its close proximity to the Des Moines metro area and suburbs, one of the most popular questions about Badger Creek State Recreation Area is ""How do you get there?"" Badger Creek State Recreation Area is located in rural Madison ... More on www.iowadnr.gov