Fort Des Moines Park
Tourist attraction
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 6:30 AM
About
Outdoor activity area with a lake. Community recreation space with large picnic shelters, a playground & trails, plus a fishing lake.
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What to bring
▼Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:
- Comfortable shoes for walking
Best times to visit
▼To avoid crowds at Fort Des Moines Park:
- Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
- Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
- Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance
Age appropriateness
▼This location is generally recommended for:
Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)
Details
- Address7200 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
- 📞Phone(515) 285-7612
- 🕒HoursMonday:6:30 AM–10:30 PMTuesday:6:30 AM–10:30 PMWednesday:6:30 AM–10:30 PMThursday:6:30 AM–10:30 PMFriday:6:30 AM–10:30 PMSaturday:6:30 AM–10:30 PMSunday:6:30 AM–10:30 PM
Features
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance: Has wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair accessible parking lot
Amenities
- Barbecue grill: Has barbecue grill
- Picnic tables: Picnic tables available
- Public restroom: Has public restroom
- Slides: Playground slides available
- Swings: Playground swings available
Children
- Good for kids: Good for kids
- Good for kids birthday: Good for kids birthday
- Kid-friendly hikes: Has kid-friendly hikes
- Playground: Has playground
Nearby
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