Cool off at one of Des Moines’ 12 spraygrounds or 10 wading pools this summer.
Spraygrounds are open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 1 through September 30 unless otherwise noted. Spraygrounds 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!
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Des Moines Spraygrounds
Columbus Park Sprayground
Dan And Mary Kelly Family Sprayground
Drake Park Sprayground
2300 Drake Park Ave, Des Moines
Evelyn K. Davis Park Sprayground
Fairmont Park Sprayground
Fox Creek Splashpad
522 NE Westgate Drive Waukee
Opens May 27
Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Good Park Sprayground
Grandview Park Sprayground
3230 Easton Boulevard, Des Moines
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.
Mchenry Park Sprayground
Sargent Park Sprayground
3500 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines
Sheridan Park Sprayground
Tower Park Sprayground
Woodlawn Park Sprayground
Des Moines Wading Pools and Splash Pools
Ashby Park Splash Pool
3200 38th St, Des Moines
Open June 5 – September 5
Open For Memorial Day Weekend 5/29-31
Hours: Monday – Friday From 10 A.M. – 7 P.M.
Saturday, Sunday, and holidays From 12 – 6 P.M.
Hours subject to change due to weather
Ashfield Park Wading Pool
720 E 19th St, Des Moines
Open June 5 – August 11
Hours: Monday – Friday 10 A.M. – 4 P.M.
Hours subject to change due to weather
Burke Park Wading Pool
601 E. University Avenue, Des Moines, Ia 50316
Open June 5 – August 11
Hours: Monday – Friday 10 A.M. – 4 P.M.
Hours subject to change due to weather
Chesterfield Park Wading Pool
2719 Scott Ave, Des Moines
Under construction for 2021 season.
Jordan Park Wading Pool
600 E Wall Ave Des Moines
Open June 5 – August 11
Hours: Monday – Friday 10 A.M. – 4 P.M. (12 – 6 P.M. Wednesdays)
Hours subject to change due to weather
Martin Luther King Jr. Park Splash Pool
1650 Garfield Ave, Des Moines
Open June 5 – August 11
Open For Memorial Day Weekend 5/29-31
Hours: Monday – Friday From 10 A.M. – 7 P.M.
Saturday, Sunday And Holidays From 12 – 6 P.M.
Hours Subject To Change Due To Weather
Pete Crivaro Park Splash Pool
1105 E Railroad Ave, Des Moines
Open June 5 – August 11
Open For Memorial Day Weekend 5/29-31
Hours: Monday – Friday From 10 A.M. – 7 P.M.
Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays from 12 – 6 P.M.
Hours subject to change due to weather
Sayers Park Wading Pool
1300 Linden Ln. Des Moines
Open June 5 – August 11
Hours: Monday – Friday 10 A.M. – 4 P.M.
Hours subject to change due to weather
Stone Park Wading Pool
2100 Se 5th St. Des Moines
Open June 5 – August 11
Hours: Monday – Friday 10 A.M. – 4 P.M.
Hours subject to change due to weather
Union Park Splash Pool
715 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines
Open June 5 – September 5
Open For Memorial Day Weekend 5/29-31
Hours: Monday – Friday From 10 A.M. – 7 P.M.
Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays from 12 – 6 P.M.
Hours subject to change due to weather
