West Des Moines: Parks & Recreation
Within reach of West Des Moines: 5 parks and recreation sites.
- 0.7 recreation sites per 10K residents (vs Iowa 10.0/10K).
Parks & Trails
Federal and state recreation areas within ~50 miles (Recreation.gov RIDB API). 5 sites — 0.7 per 10K residents.
Facilities (1)
WESTERN VILLAGE
Recreation Areas (5)
COTTONWOOD RECREATION AREA
BOB SHETLER PICNIC AREA
BOB SHETLER RECREATION AREA
Lake View Recreation Area (Saylorville)
WALNUT RIDGE RECREATION AREA
Parks (5)
(unnamed)
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Skateboard Park
Grimes Sports Complex Skate Park
Lauridsen Skatepark
Sports & Activities
Disc Golf Courses (10)
Unnamed disc golf course
Unnamed disc golf course
Unnamed disc golf course
Unnamed disc golf course
Unnamed disc golf course
Unnamed disc golf course
Unnamed disc golf course
Unnamed disc golf course
Unnamed disc golf course
Unnamed disc golf course
Golf Courses (1)
West Grand Golf
| Nearest Sports Venue · Name | KNAPP ARENA |
|---|---|
| Nearest Sports Venue · Distance | 6.2 mi |
Sources: HIFLD — nearest by coordinates
Attractions & Entertainment
Entertainment venues, golf courses, sports facilities, and visitor attractions.
Nearby (15)
Bennett School
Blue Zoo
Des Moines Art Center
Salisbury House
Northwest Aquatic Center
Iowa Hall of Pride
Science Center of Iowa
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
George J. Nahas Aquatic Center
State of Iowa Historical Building
Johnston Historical Museum
Iowa Gold Star Museum
Teachout Aquatic Center
Halls of Law and Flame
Cattle Tie-Outs
Attractions (2)
Bennett School
Blue Zoo
Dining & Beverages
| Craft Beverages · Breweries · Total count | 1 |
|---|
Sources: OSM Overpass — craft=brewery/winery
Geography
| Climate · Avg Temp F | 52.70 |
|---|---|
| Climate · Annual Precip In | 35.60 |
| Climate · Station Name | DES MOINES INTL AP |
| Climate · Station Distance Miles | 6.5 mi |
| Climate · Period | 2015-2024 average |
| Elevation · Feet | 898 |
| Elevation · Meters | 274 |
Sources: NOAA RCC-ACIS MultiStnData — nearest station by coordinates · USGS Elevation Point Query Service
Other
Theaters (8)
Century 20 Jordan Creek
AMC Classic Cobblestone 9
Flix Brewhouse
Flix Brewhouse
The Palms Theatres & IMAX
The Varsity Cinema
B&B Theatres
Copper Creek 9
Pools (2)
(unnamed)
Pete Crivaro Park Splash Pool
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Establishments | 211 |
|---|---|
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Employees | 3,817 |
| Nearest Golf · Name | Des Moines Golf & Country Club |
| Nearest Golf · Distance | 3.0 mi |
Sources: Census County Business Patterns 2022 · OSM golf courses 2026 · Refreshed 2026-04-12