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West Des Moines: Parks & Recreation

Within reach of West Des Moines: 5 parks and recreation sites.

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
2000 GRAND AVENUE

Recreation Areas (5)

COTTONWOOD RECREATION AREA
Campground · 9.3 mi · 515-276-4656
BOB SHETLER PICNIC AREA
Campground · 9.4 mi · 515-276-4656
BOB SHETLER RECREATION AREA
Campground · 9.7 mi · 515-276-0873
Lake View Recreation Area (Saylorville)
Campground · 9.8 mi · 515-276-4656
WALNUT RIDGE RECREATION AREA
Campground · 10.9 mi · 515-276-4656

Parks (5)

(unnamed)
(unnamed)
Skateboard Park
Grimes Sports Complex Skate Park
Lauridsen Skatepark

Sports & Activities

Disc Golf Courses (10)

Unnamed disc golf course
OSM Overpass 2026-04
Unnamed disc golf course
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Unnamed disc golf course
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Unnamed disc golf course
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Unnamed disc golf course
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Unnamed disc golf course
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Unnamed disc golf course
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Unnamed disc golf course
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Unnamed disc golf course
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Unnamed disc golf course
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Golf Courses (1)

West Grand Golf
OSM Overpass 2026-04
Nearest Sports Venue · NameKNAPP ARENA
Nearest Sports Venue · Distance6.2 mi

Sources: HIFLD — nearest by coordinates

Attractions & Entertainment

Entertainment venues, golf courses, sports facilities, and visitor attractions.

Nearby (15)

Bennett School
museum
Blue Zoo
aquarium
Des Moines Art Center
museum
Salisbury House
museum
Northwest Aquatic Center
water_park
Iowa Hall of Pride
museum
Science Center of Iowa
museum
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
museum
George J. Nahas Aquatic Center
water_park
State of Iowa Historical Building
museum
Johnston Historical Museum
museum
Iowa Gold Star Museum
museum
Teachout Aquatic Center
water_park
Halls of Law and Flame
museum
Cattle Tie-Outs
zoo

Attractions (2)

Bennett School
museum
Blue Zoo
aquarium

Dining & Beverages

Craft Beverages · Breweries · Total count1

Sources: OSM Overpass — craft=brewery/winery

Geography

Climate · Avg Temp F52.70
Climate · Annual Precip In35.60
Climate · Station NameDES MOINES INTL AP
Climate · Station Distance Miles6.5 mi
Climate · Period2015-2024 average
Elevation · Feet898
Elevation · Meters274

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 Establishments211
Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Employees3,817
Nearest Golf · NameDes Moines Golf & Country Club
Nearest Golf · Distance3.0 mi

Sources: Census County Business Patterns 2022 · OSM golf courses 2026  ·  Refreshed 2026-04-12