Summer is officially here and the temps are rising! If you are looking for a fun way to cool-off or need a way for the kids to burn-off energy, check out one of the MANY local splash pads, spray grounds or fountains found right here in the Waukee / West Des Moines area!
Splash Pads
Urbandale Aquatic Playground
7201 Aurora Avenue
Open from May 30 to August 9th
Hours: Daily from 1 to 4 p.m.; Evenings Monday through Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Ashby Park Splash Pad
3200 38th Street
Open from May 27 to August 22
Hours: Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and Holidays, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Spray Grounds
West Des Moines
American Legion Park
301 Vine Street
Opens Memorial Day to Labor Day
Hours: Daily 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Raccoon River Park
2500 Grand Avenue
Open Memorial Day to Labor Day
Hours: Daily 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Des Moines
Good Park
1103 17th Street
Open May through September
Hours: Daily, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Greenwood Park
4500 Grand Avenue
Open May through September
Hours: Daily, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Woodlawn Park
3126 Twana Drive
Open May through September
Hours: Daily, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Fountains
Evelyn K. Davis Park
1400 Forest Avenue
Open May through September
Hours: Daily, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sargent Park
3530 E Douglas Avenue
Open May through September
Hours: Daily, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.