Des Moines Trails
Des Moines boasts over 100 miles of trails. Our extensive trail system is perfect for walking, running and biking.Maps
Greater Des Moines Recreational Trails Map
Downtown Recreational Trails Map
Des Moines B-cycle
Des Moines B-cycle is the perfect way to get around the city. Grab lunch, run an errand and don't worry about finding a parking space! Des Moines B-cycle is designed to encourage you to use a B-cycle for all your short trips. All you need to do is pay the membership fee and you will be able to take an unlimited number of rides - with no extra charge for the first 60 minutes of every ride.
Bike-sharing kiosks are located throughout Downtown Des Moines.
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Lakes
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Des Moines Park & Recreation
Des Moines Parks and Recreation offer a variety of recreational opportunities including hiking, biking, picnicking, swimming and tennis. Golf courses, swimming pools, community centers, trail systems, special events and activities create opportunities for all!
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Gray's Lake
With its many opportunities for walking, biking and other activities, Gray’s Lake is a great place to go to have a fun outdoor experience. Gray’s Lake Park consists of the 167-acre lake with a two-mile trail encircling. You can find many free activities to participate in throughout the year at the park.
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Polk County Conservation
Polk County Conservation manages 12,000 acres of prairies, wetlands, woodlands, trails and parks in Polk County. Their mission is to provide the citizens of Polk County with quality outdoor recreation, conservation education and the long-term protection of Polk County's natural heritage.
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Saylorville Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Located just north of Des Moines, Saylorville Lake is 26,000 acres with beautiful scenery all the way around. The Lake offers multiple boat launches, beaches, and outdoor recreation including camping, boating, fishing, hiking, biking, wildlife watching and more.
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Parks & Trails
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Altoona Parks & Recreation
Altoona Parks and Recreation offers over 200 acres of parks and 18 miles of bike trails. Activities include an aquatics park, skate park, rose garden, enabling garden, native prairies, disc golf, shelters, adult and youth sports and playgrounds. Come visit us.
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Ankeny Parks & Recreation
The city of Ankeny has the Prairie Ridge Youth Sports Complex, which includes a 9,000 square foot concrete skate park, aquatic center, Lakeside Center (3,500 square foot facility available for conferences and receptions), walking/biking trails and knowledgeable staff to assist our visitors.
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Center Street Pedestrian Bridge
The Center Street Pedestrian Bridge links the east and west sides of Des Moines at the northern edge of The Principal Riverwalk loop. The bridge features two separate pathways - one for walkers or joggers and one for bicyclists. The bridge is lit by colorful lights that reflect onto the water and truly make it a beautiful site to see in Des Moines.
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City of Windsor Heights
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Clive Parks & Recreation Department
The city of Clive has 15 parks, including our 300-acre greenbelt with nine miles of recreational trails. The aquatic center is open approximately Memorial Day through Labor Day and features pools, slides and a lazy river.
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Des Moines Park & Recreation
Des Moines Parks and Recreation offer a variety of recreational opportunities including hiking, biking, picnicking, swimming and tennis. Golf courses, swimming pools, community centers, trail systems, special events and activities create opportunities for all!
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Gray's Lake
With its many opportunities for walking, biking and other activities, Gray’s Lake is a great place to go to have a fun outdoor experience. Gray’s Lake Park consists of the 167-acre lake with a two-mile trail encircling. You can find many free activities to participate in throughout the year at the park.
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Johnston City Parks
Johnston offers many parks and miles of trails for you to enjoy. Many parks offer shelters and other amenities for your family potluck or other event. Check out our website to see what each park has to offer.
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Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge
Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge is committed to restoring tall grass prairie and its associated habitats and wildlife. The facilities at the Refuge are available to the public for their use with the requirement that users provide time for a 15 minute Refuge presentation in their agenda.
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Polk County Conservation
Polk County Conservation manages 12,000 acres of prairies, wetlands, woodlands, trails and parks in Polk County. Their mission is to provide the citizens of Polk County with quality outdoor recreation, conservation education and the long-term protection of Polk County's natural heritage.
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Urbandale Parks & Recreation
Urbandale is home to 48 parks, 38 miles of trails and 900 acres of parkland, plus the only indoor public swimming pool in the metro, a bustling Senior Center, numerous sports fields and indoor/outdoor shelters (indoor facilities available for rent). An active Parks and Recreation department offers an abundance of leisure opportunities year-round.
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West Des Moines Parks & Recreation
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