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Recreation Services and Facilities | Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department

1551 East Martin Luther King Junior Parkway, Des Moines, IA 50317

Eligibility

Open to anyone

Required documents

For discount: proof of income, ID, others by request

Application process

Call for details

Fees

Vary by program

Service area

Des Moines, IA

Description

Offers recreation programs and services to the residents of Des Moines. Parks, trails and public recreation facilities are available throughout the city. 

The Recreation Division offers instruction in various sports as well as youth sports camps, outdoor aquatic centers and spray grounds. Red Cross swimming instruction is also available at some facilities. GRASP card offers discounts to low income families (up to 50% off).

Community Centers offer a variety of activities, open recreation, meeting space and are barrier free to allow for participation by persons with a disability. See individual listing for Community Centers.

Parks Division includes cemeteries, floral gardens and displays, golf courses, tennis courts, bike trails, picnic parks and shelters, swimming pools, and public boat ramps.

Providing organization

Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department

Administers recreation programs and manages public recreation facilities.