Dog Park

Dog Park

** 2010 Dog Park Permits are NOW available **

• If you are a resident of West Des Moines, download your permit paperwork HERE.
• If you are NOT a resident of West Des Moines, download your permit paperwork HERE.
  

Need a place to let your dog run off some excess energy? Dogs of all shapes and sizes enjoy romping through the 10 acre fenced play area of the Raccoon River Park Dog Park. The facility is open daily, year round from 6:30 a.m. until dusk and features areas for both large and small dogs. The park, located just to the east of the softball complex, is also a great place to meet other dog lovers and enjoy each others pets.

Users are required to purchase a Dog Park Permit to utilize the facility. Permits are available at the Parks and Recreation Administrative Office (4200 Mills Civic Parkway, 515-222-3444) or the Raccoon River Park Nature Lodge (2500 Grand Ave, 515-222-3424). Proof of parvo/distemper and rabies vaccinations are required to purchase permits. 

	Cost	Details
West Des Moines Residents	$15 per dog	Residents must also purchase a city animal license which can be purchased with the dog park permit Proof of current parvo/distemper and rabies vaccinations are required at the time of purchase Permits are valid for one calendar year (January 1 - December 31)
Non-Residents	$30 per dog	Proof of current parvo/distemper and rabies vaccinations are required at the time of purchase Permits are valid for one calendar year (January 1 - December 31)

Proceeds from the sale of permits provide funding to maintain and enhance the dog park. For more information please call 222-3444.

Dog Park Pals

Send us a jpg picture of your favorite pooch so they can be part of Dog Park Pals!
Photos can be emailed to parkrec@wdm-ia.com.
Watch for your favorite pooch to be part of the gang!