Des Moines Parks and Recreation

☀️Sprayground season has been extended to give you a place to cool off this week. All spraygrounds, excluding Drake Park, will be open through Sunday, October 5.🎉 To find your next nearest sprayground and learn more, please visit DSM.City/AquaticLocatio…. Stay cool, Des Moines!

Want a job that is filled with fun?🤩 Want to make friends, and countless memories?🎉 ⭐️Apply today and tell your friends! Working with a buddy is always better! Learn more at DSM.City/ParkJobs

Get your dream team together!✨ 🏈 Grab your friends, a football and some flags and register for our Adult Flag Football Tournament! Get ready for the fall fun and a weekend full of football!🍂 ➡️ Learn more at DSM.City/FlagFootball

Looking for an after-school job? Want to spend time outdoors and engage in your community? Hoping to bring some excitement to retirement? Apply for Fall & Winter Seasonal Positions! ❄️🍂 Check out our seasonal positions and apply today at DSM.City/ParkJobs!

Get on the court! 🎾 Join us for our annual pickleball tournament in September! All skill levels are welcome to play, compete, and have fun! 🎉 Don't miss your chance! Register before Aug 31 at DSM.City/Pickleball

Time is ticking, register for Fall Softball before August 24! 🥎 Gather your friends, family, or coworkers and put together your dream team! With game days throughout the week, find what works best for you and your team. Learn more at DSM.City/Softball

Trying to find some after-school fun for your kiddos? We've got you covered! 🍎 After-school snacks 🧪 Engaging activities 🎨 Creative projects 🛝 Outdoor fun ⭐️ & More Learn more about this free program for students ages 5-14 at DSM.City/Afterschool

‼️Due to incoming heat this weekend and for the safety of our guests, the August 16 Roll-Out Skate Jam session is cancelled.‼️ Please join us for the next session on September 20! DSM.City/rollout

Thank you to everyone who submitted photos, explored our parks, and helped us celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month with the Bucket List Challenge!📸🎉 We hope all those who participated made new memories and maybe even found a new favorite park!💙

Due to a lack of attendance, Nahas Aquatic Center, MLK splash pool, and Ashby splash pool will be closing at 2 p.m. today, 8/9. As a reminder, Teachout Aquatic Center will be closed for the remainder of the season due to maintenance.

🚴♀️ The Karras-Kaul Trail Connector is OPEN! This 3-mile link closes a critical gap in our regional trail system — connecting Indianola’s Summerset Trail to the Neal Smith Trail & beyond. 👉 dsm.city/business_detai…

⚠️ CLOSURE ALERT ⚠️ Due to a pump malfunction, Teachout Aquatic Center is now closed for the remainder of the day, and plan to reopen for normal operating hours tomorrow. Find your next closest cool down zone at DSM.city/aquatics We apologize for the inconvenience. 💙

Adapting to individual abilities to play your way! These free youth programs cater to participants' needs and are specifically designed for kids with mental or physical disabilities and chronic health condition. Learn more at DSM.City/Adapted

UPDATE: Due to recent rainfall and park conditions, Star Party will be held at Cownie Soccer Complex. Activities and viewing will be located in the parking lot. Bring lawn chairs to avoid sitting on the pavement! ⭐️Same time, same space-exploring fun, new (and dry) location!

⚠️ Flooding Related Trail Closures ⚠️ •Bill Riley from the Walnut Creek Trail Connector to Water Works •Walnut Creek Trail from Center St to the Grand Ave Bridge 📲 Sign up for trail closure text alerts by texting "dsmtrails" to 84483

Gray's Lake concessions and watercraft rental hours are changing for the remainder of the season. August 11 - September 1 (Labor Day) ⏰Monday - Friday: 1:00 - 8:00 p.m. ⏰Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Learn more at DSM.city/GraysLakeRenta…

After today, the Ashfield Park Wading Pool, Pete Crivaro Park splash pool, and Union Park splash pool will be closed. Open until Labor Day: 🛟Ashby Park and MLK Park splash pools 🛟Northwest Aquatic Center - Weekends Only️ To learn more, visit DSM.City/Aquatics

Make a splash this week with Parks and Rec!🌊 From space exploration to a holly jolly walk around Gray's Lake, there is fun for everyone! Visit DSM.City/ActvitiesGuide to find your fun! 🎉

Pools and Aquatic Centers officially close for the regular season on August 10. ☀️ But that gives you just over a week to make some last-minute summer memories! For additional hours and more information, visit DSM.City/Aquatics.

Jolly Walk & Flip Flops Aug 7, 6-8 PM at Gray's Lake Park! 🎅 🩴 Win pool passes, a free rental, and more from our raffle ticket prizes! Plus SingleSpeed Brewrey is jumping in on the fun and giving out BOGO beer tickets to all registered participants! DSM.City/Jolly