Bates Park Sprayground
Des Moines
Spray features with no standing waterAimed at kids 10Under. no staff on siteSo parents supervise
Last season (2026): May 1 – Sept. 30, daily 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
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Splash pads and spraygrounds in Des Moines, for hot days with little kids.
21 splash pads and spraygrounds in Des Moines, from Des Moines Parks and Recreation’s own page. The city says its spraygrounds have closed for the season. Each card has the address and what the page lists for hours, marked as last season’s (2026), because 2027 dates aren’t posted yet. We’ll update this page when the 2027 season is posted.
The quick answersChecked
When do they open?2027 dates not posted yet.Not yetHow many?21 on the city’s page.21
Season status
Is it splash pad season?
Closed for the season
Email me when they openSplash pads are closed until summer.
2027 season: Not posted yet. Last season (2026) ran May 1 – Sept. 30, daily 9 a.m.–8 p.m. We’ll update this page the week Des Moines Parks and Recreation posts the dates.
Splash pads
Splash pads and spraygrounds in Des Moines
From Des Moines Parks and Recreation’s own page. “Not listed” means the page doesn’t mention it, not that the park doesn’t have it.
Burke Park Sprayground
Des Moines
Spray features with no standing waterAimed at kids 10Under. no staff on siteSo parents supervise
Last season (2026): May 1 – Sept. 30, daily 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Columbus Park Sprayground
Des Moines
Spray features with no standing waterAimed at kids 10Under. no staff on siteSo parents supervise
Last season (2026): May 1 – Sept. 30, daily 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Chesterfield Park Sprayground
Des Moines
Spray features with no standing waterAimed at kids 10Under. no staff on siteSo parents supervise
Last season (2026): May 1 – Sept. 30, daily 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Drake Park Sprayground
Des Moines
Spray features with no standing waterAimed at kids 10Under. no staff on siteSo parents supervise
Last season (2026): May 1 – Sept. 30, daily 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Evelyn K. Davis Park Sprayground
Des Moines
Spray features with no standing waterAimed at kids 10Under. no staff on siteSo parents supervise
Last season (2026): May 1 – Sept. 30, daily 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Fairmont Park Sprayground
Des Moines
Spray features with no standing waterAimed at kids 10Under. no staff on siteSo parents supervise
Last season (2026): May 1 – Sept. 30, daily 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Good Park Sprayground
Des Moines
Spray features with no standing waterAimed at kids 10Under. no staff on siteSo parents supervise
Last season (2026): May 1 – Sept. 30, daily 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Grandview Park Sprayground
Des Moines
Spray features with no standing waterAimed at kids 10Under. no staff on siteSo parents supervise
Last season (2026): May 1 – Sept. 30, daily 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Gray’s Lake Park Sprayground
Des Moines
Spray features with no standing waterAimed at kids 10Under. no staff on siteSo parents supervise
Last season (2026): May 1 – Sept. 30, daily 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Greenwood Park Sprayground
Des Moines
Spray features with no standing waterAimed at kids 10Under. no staff on siteSo parents supervise
Last season (2026): May 1 – Sept. 30, daily 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Jordan Park Sprayground
Des Moines
Spray features with no standing waterAimed at kids 10Under. no staff on siteSo parents supervise
Last season (2026): May 1 – Sept. 30, daily 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
MacRae Park Sprayground
Des Moines
Spray features with no standing waterAimed at kids 10Under. no staff on siteSo parents supervise
Last season (2026): May 1 – Sept. 30, daily 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
McHenry Park Sprayground
Des Moines
Spray features with no standing waterAimed at kids 10Under. no staff on siteSo parents supervise
Last season (2026): May 1 – Sept. 30, daily 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Sargent Park Sprayground
Des Moines
Spray features with no standing waterAimed at kids 10Under. no staff on siteSo parents supervise
Last season (2026): May 1 – Sept. 30, daily 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Sayers Park Sprayground
Des Moines
Spray features with no standing waterAimed at kids 10Under. no staff on siteSo parents supervise
Last season (2026): May 1 – Sept. 30, daily 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Sheridan Park Sprayground
Des Moines
Spray features with no standing waterAimed at kids 10Under. no staff on siteSo parents supervise
Last season (2026): May 1 – Sept. 30, daily 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Stone Park Sprayground
Des Moines
Spray features with no standing waterAimed at kids 10Under. no staff on siteSo parents supervise
Last season (2026): May 1 – Sept. 30, daily 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Tower Park Sprayground
Des Moines
Spray features with no standing waterAimed at kids 10Under. no staff on siteSo parents supervise
Last season (2026): May 1 – Sept. 30, daily 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Western Gateway Park Sprayground
Des Moines
Spray features with no standing waterAimed at kids 10Under. no staff on siteSo parents supervise
Last season (2026): May 1 – Sept. 30, daily 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Woodlawn Park Sprayground
Des Moines
Spray features with no standing waterAimed at kids 10Under. no staff on siteSo parents supervise
Last season (2026): May 1 – Sept. 30, daily 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
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Before you go
Three things to pack for the splash pad
DiapersSwim diapersMost city water features ask that kids who aren’t potty trained wear swim diapers.
FeetWater shoesSplash pad surfaces get hot and slippery. Water shoes help on both counts.
CheckLook before you goSpraygrounds close for weather and repairs. The city’s page posts closures.Keep planning
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Splash pads in Des Moines: the FAQ
2027 dates not posted yet. Last season (2026), Des Moines Parks and Recreation listed: May 1 – Sept. 30, daily 9 a.m.–8 p.m. We add the 2027 dates once the city posts them.
Bates Park Sprayground, Burke Park Sprayground, Columbus Park Sprayground, Chesterfield Park Sprayground, Drake Park Sprayground, Evelyn K. Davis Park Sprayground, Fairmont Park Sprayground and Good Park Sprayground and 13 more. Addresses are on each card.
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 in spring and again when the season opens. How we choose and check.
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