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Read Parks and Rec. Summer 2010 Brochure
The City of West Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department helps to improve the quality of life for the people of our community with a variety of recreational programs, parks and open spaces.
The Recreation Division provides many different recreational services including operating a full service Community Center, Valley View and Holiday Park Aquatic Centers, Raccoon River Park Softball Complex, and the Raccoon River Park Nature Lodge. Recreational programs and activities are offered year round and provide leisure experiences for all ages.
The Parks Division provides maintenance for over 1200 acres of park land and open space. They also guide the acquisition and development of new parks within West Des Moines. Current parks in West Des Moines range in size from the half acre Kiwanis Park to the 632 acre Raccoon River Park. There are also more than 35 miles of biking/walking trails that run throughout the city.
We invite you to learn more about the West Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department by looking through the information provided on these web pages. If you would like to talk with us personally, please feel free to give us a call at 515-222-3444 or email us at parkrec@wdm-ia.com.