Des Moines Spraygrounds and Wading Pools

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Greenwood Park, Des Moines

Spraygrounds and wading pools are the perfect places to cool off without having to go to a full-blown pool and luckily there are dozens of options in and around Des Moines.

Spraygrounds in Des Moines are open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 1 through September 30 unless otherwise noted. Spraygrounds are free and do not have a lifeguard and are free to the public. 

Wading pools and splash pools do have a lifeguard and are open varied dates and times. Check below for details. 

Don’t forget about some of Des Moines’ other water features such as the Evelyn Davis Park fountain, Cowles Commons Lauridsen fountain, and the Runnel Water Feature in Western Gateway Park!

Bookmark this page so you know where to go when the heat is on!

Looking for more summer fun? Check out our Ultimate Guide to Summer with 125+ Things to do in Des Moines.

Des Moines Spraygrounds

Bates Park Sprayground

330 Clark St, Des Moines

Columbus Park Sprayground

1921 Se 1st St, Des Moines

Crestbruck Park

NE 9th Street & NE Crestmoor Place, Ankeny
Memorial Day through Labor Day from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m

Dan And Mary Kelly Family Sprayground

100 45th St, Des Moines

Dean Park

SW 19th Street & SW College Avenue, Ankeny
Memorial Day through Labor Day from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m

Drake Park Sprayground

2300 Drake Park Ave, Des Moines

Evelyn K. Davis Park Sprayground

1400 Forest Ave, Des Moines

Fairmont Park Sprayground

2520 Hull Ave, Des Moines

Fox Creek Splashpad 

522 NE Westgate Drive Waukee
Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Good Park Sprayground

1103 17th St, Des Moines

Grandview Park Sprayground

3230 Easton Boulevard, Des Moines

Greenwood Park

4500 Grand Ave, Des Moines

Johnston Town Center

6245 Merle Hay Road, Johnston
Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Legion Park Sprayground

301 Vine St. West Des Moines
Open Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend
Hours: Daily 11 A.M. To 7 P.M.

MacRae Park Sprayground

1021 Davis Ave, Des Moines
Opening in 2023

Mchenry Park Sprayground

1012 Oak Park Ave, Des Moines

Sargent Park Sprayground

3500 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines

Sheridan Park Sprayground

4000 Hull Ave, Des Moines

Sunrise Park

506 SE Peterson Drive, Ankeny
Memorial Day through Labor Day from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m

Tower Park Sprayground

4900 Hickman Rd, Des Moines

Woodlawn Park Sprayground

3126 Twana Dr, Des Moines

Des Moines Wading Pools and Splash Pools

Hours subject to change due to weather

Ashby Park Splash Pool

3200 38th St, Des Moines
Open June 6 – September 4
Open For Memorial Day Weekend 5/27-29
Hours: Monday – Friday From 10 A.M. – 7 P.M.
Saturday, Sunday, and holidays From 12 – 6 P.M.

Ashfield Park Wading Pool

720 E 19th St, Des Moines
Open June 6 – August 11
Hours: Monday – Friday 10 A.M. – 5 P.M.

Burke Park Wading Pool

601 E. University Avenue, Des Moines
Open June 6 – August 11
Hours: Monday – Friday 10 A.M. – 5 P.M.

Jordan Park Wading Pool

600 E Wall Ave Des Moines
Open June 6 – August 11
Hours: Monday – Friday 10 A.M. – 5 P.M. (12 – 6 P.M. Wednesdays)

Martin Luther King Jr. Park Splash Pool

1650 Garfield Ave, Des Moines
Open June 6 – September 4
Open For Memorial Day Weekend 5/27-29

Hours: Monday – Friday From 10 A.M. – 7 P.M.
Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays From 12 – 6 P.M.

Pete Crivaro Park Splash Pool

1105 E Railroad Ave, Des Moines
Open June 6 – August 9
Open For Memorial Day Weekend 5/27-29
Hours: Monday – Friday From 10 A.M. – 7 P.M.
Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays from 12 – 6 P.M.

Sayers Park Wading Pool

1300 Linden Ln. Des Moines
Open June 6 – August 11
Hours: Monday – Friday 10 A.M. – 5 P.M.

Stone Park Wading Pool

2100 Se 5th St. Des Moines
Open June 6 – August 11
Hours: Monday – Friday 10 A.M. – 5 P.M.

Union Park Splash Pool

715 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines
Open June 6 – August 9
Open For Memorial Day Weekend 5/27-29

Hours: Monday – Friday From 10 A.M. – 7 P.M.
Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays from 12 – 6 P.M.

What’s your favorite way to cool off in the summer?

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