# Playgrounds for little kids in Des Moines, from the parks department’s own list

> 59 parks with a playground in Des Moines, from Des Moines Parks and Recreation’s own park list. Each card shows what that list says the park has: restrooms, a picnic shelter, a splash pad or trails. 42 list restrooms and 22 have a splash pad. When the list doesn’t mention something, the card says “Not listed”, so check the park’s page before you count on it.

- Last checked: 2026-10-21
- 59 listed
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## Playgrounds

- **A.H. Blank Park**, 7401 SW 9th St., Des Moines, IA 50315. Has (per the parks list): nothing else listed. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/AH_Blank_Park770.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Ashby Park**, 3200 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50310. Has (per the parks list): Restrooms, Shelter, Splash pad, Trails. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Ashby_Park321.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Ashfield Park**, 720 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50316. Has (per the parks list): Restrooms. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Ashfield_Park343.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Bates Park**, 330 Clark St, Des Moines, IA 50314. Has (per the parks list): Shelter, Splash pad. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Bates_Park345.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Beaverdale Park**, 3333 Adams Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310. Has (per the parks list): Restrooms. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Beaverdale_Park346.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Belle M. Turner Park**, 800 Jerlynn Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313. Has (per the parks list): Restrooms, Shelter, Trails. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Belle_M_Turner_Park347.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Birdland Park**, 2100 Saylor Rd, Des Moines, IA 50313. Has (per the parks list): Restrooms, Shelter. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Birdland_Park348.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Blank Park Zoo**, 7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315. Has (per the parks list): Restrooms. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/departments/parks_recreation/parks/directory.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Brody School Park**, 2501 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321. Has (per the parks list): Shelter, Trails. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Brody_School_Park349.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Brook Run Park**, 4901 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50009. Has (per the parks list): Restrooms, Shelter, Trails. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Brook_Run_Park350.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Burke Park**, 601 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316. Has (per the parks list): Restrooms, Shelter, Splash pad. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Burke_Park351.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Carver Community School Park**, 705 E. University Ave Des Moines Iowa 50316. Has (per the parks list): Trails. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/departments/parks_recreation/parks/directory.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Cheatom Park**, 1100 Day St, Des Moines, IA 50314. Has (per the parks list): Restrooms, Shelter. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Cheatom_Park354.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Chesterfield Park**, 2719 Scott Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317. Has (per the parks list): Restrooms, Shelter, Splash pad. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Chesterfield_Park355.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Columbus Park**, 1921 SE 1st St, Des Moines, IA 50315. Has (per the parks list): Restrooms, Shelter, Splash pad. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Columbus_Park356.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Drake Park**, 2300 Drake Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311. Has (per the parks list): Restrooms, Shelter, Splash pad. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Drake_Park359.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **EMC Downtown Park**, 701 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309. Has (per the parks list): nothing else listed. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/EMC_Downtown_Park363.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Easttown Park**, 2559 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317. Has (per the parks list): Restrooms. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Easttown_Park361.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Edna Griffin Park**, 1613 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50314. Has (per the parks list): nothing else listed. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Edna_Griffin_Park362.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Evelyn K Davis Park**, 1400 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314. Has (per the parks list): Restrooms, Shelter, Splash pad. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Evelyn_K_Davis_Park364.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Evergreen Park**, 2006 Evergreen Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320. Has (per the parks list): nothing else listed. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Evergreen_Park366.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Ewing Park**, 5300 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315. Has (per the parks list): Restrooms, Shelter, Trails. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Ewing_Park367.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Fairmont Park**, 2520 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317. Has (per the parks list): Shelter, Splash pad, Trails, Sledding hill. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Fairmont_Park371.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Fourmile Community Recreation Center**, 3711 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317. Has (per the parks list): nothing else listed. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/./departments/parks_recreation/community_recreation_centers/fourmile.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Fourmile Park**, 3711 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317. Has (per the parks list): Restrooms. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Fourmile_Park372.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Frisbie Park**, 6101 Muskogee Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312. Has (per the parks list): Restrooms, Shelter. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Frisbie_Park374.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **George Davis Softball Park**, 4980 E 46th St, Des Moines, IA 50009. Has (per the parks list): Restrooms. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/George_Davis_Softball_Park412.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Good Park**, 1103 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50314. Has (per the parks list): Restrooms, Shelter, Splash pad. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Good_Park376.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Grandview Park**, 3230 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317. Has (per the parks list): Restrooms, Shelter, Splash pad, Trails. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Grandview_Park377.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Gray's Lake Park**, 2101 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321. Has (per the parks list): Restrooms, Trails. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Gray_s_Lake_Park514.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Greenwood Park**, 100 45th St, Des Moines, IA 50312. Has (per the parks list): Restrooms, Shelter, Splash pad, Trails, Pool. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Greenwood_Park378.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **James W Cownie Baseball Park**, 2050 SE 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50320. Has (per the parks list): Restrooms, Trails. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/James_W_Cownie_Baseball_Park413.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **James W Cownie Soccer Park**, 2600 Hartford Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320. Has (per the parks list): Restrooms, Trails. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/James_W_Cownie_Soccer_Park414.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Jefferson Elementary School Park**, 2425 Watrous Ave Des Moines Iowa 50321. Has (per the parks list): nothing else listed. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/departments/parks_recreation/parks/directory.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Jordan Park**, 600 E Wall Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315. Has (per the parks list): Restrooms, Splash pad. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Jordan_Park381.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Kurtz Opportunity Center**, 1000 Porter Ave Des Moines Iowa 50315. Has (per the parks list): Shelter, Trails. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/departments/parks_recreation/parks/directory.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Martin Luther King Jr Park**, 1650 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316. Has (per the parks list): Restrooms, Shelter, Splash pad, Trails. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Martin_Luther_King_Jr_Park383.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **McHenry Park**, 1012 Oak Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311. Has (per the parks list): Restrooms, Shelter, Splash pad. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/McHenry_Park385.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Pete Crivaro Park**, 1105 E Railroad Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309. Has (per the parks list): Restrooms, Shelter, Splash pad. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Pete_Crivaro_Park387.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Pioneer Park**, 1650 Pioneer Rd, Des Moines, IA 50320. Has (per the parks list): Restrooms, Shelter. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Pioneer_Park388.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Principal Riverwalk**, 115 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309. Has (per the parks list): Restrooms. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Principal_Riverwalk422.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Prospect Park**, 1301 Prospect Rd, Des Moines, IA 50314. Has (per the parks list): Restrooms, Shelter. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Prospect_Park391.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Redhead Park**, 1700 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316. Has (per the parks list): Shelter. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Redhead_Park392.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Riley Park**, 5300 Urbandale Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310. Has (per the parks list): Restrooms, Shelter. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Riley_Park393.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Riverview Park**, 710 Corning Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313. Has (per the parks list): Restrooms, Trails. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Riverview_Park394.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Rotary Riverwalk Park**, 800 W. River Dr, Des Moines, IA 50316. Has (per the parks list): nothing else listed. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Rotary_Riverwalk_Park395.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Sargent Park**, 3500 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317. Has (per the parks list): Restrooms, Shelter, Splash pad. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Sargent_Park396.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Sayers Park**, 1300 Linden Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315. Has (per the parks list): Restrooms, Shelter, Splash pad. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Sayers_Park397.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Sheridan Park**, 4000 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317. Has (per the parks list): Restrooms, Shelter, Splash pad, Trails. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Sheridan_Park398.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **South Union Elementary School Park**, 4201 S. Union St Des Moines Iowa 50315. Has (per the parks list): Trails. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/departments/parks_recreation/parks/directory.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Stewart Square Park**, 1401 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316. Has (per the parks list): nothing else listed. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Stewart_Square_Park399.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Stone Park**, 2100 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315. Has (per the parks list): Restrooms, Shelter, Splash pad, Trails. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Stone_Park400.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Tower Park**, 4900 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310. Has (per the parks list): Restrooms, Shelter, Splash pad. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Tower_Park401.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Union Park**, 2009 Saylor Rd, Des Moines, IA 50313. Has (per the parks list): Restrooms, Shelter, Splash pad. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Union_Park402.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Weeks Middle School Park**, 819 East Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315. Has (per the parks list): Shelter. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Weeks_Middle_School_Park404.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Westchester Park**, 4901 Valdez Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310. Has (per the parks list): Restrooms, Shelter. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Westchester_Park405.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Whitmer Park**, 526 Lyon St, Des Moines, IA 50309. Has (per the parks list): nothing else listed. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Whitmer_Park407.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Witmer Park**, 1610 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50310. Has (per the parks list): Restrooms, Shelter. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Witmer_Park408.php (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Woodlawn Park**, 3126 Twana Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310. Has (per the parks list): Restrooms, Shelter, Splash pad, Trails. Official page: https://www.dsm.city/Woodlawn_Park410.php (checked 2026-10-21)

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## FAQ

### Which playgrounds in Des Moines have restrooms?
42 of the 59 parks on Des Moines Parks and Recreation’s list show restrooms, including Ashby Park, Ashfield Park, Beaverdale Park, Belle M. Turner Park and Birdland Park. The park’s own page has the details.

### Which playgrounds in Des Moines have a splash pad?
Ashby Park, Bates Park, Burke Park, Chesterfield Park, Columbus Park and Drake Park and 16 more. Splash pads only run in summer.

### Which Des Moines parks have a playground and a picnic shelter?
36 do, including Ashby Park, Bates Park, Belle M. Turner Park, Birdland Park and Brody School Park. Many shelters can be reserved through the parks department.

### How do you check these playgrounds?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 21, 2026, and we recheck them every few months. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).