# Kid-friendly places in Des Moines 36 listed places in Des Moines: 35 playgrounds and things to do and 1 hotel. Each lists high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus and wheelchair access where known. Last updated 2026-10-18, from the newest confirmation among these places. ## Narrower lists - [Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Des Moines](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/iowa/des-moines/playgrounds) (35) - [Parks and playgrounds with restrooms in Des Moines](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/iowa/des-moines/with-restrooms) (4) - [Splash pads and water play for kids in Des Moines](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/iowa/des-moines/with-water-play) (11) ## Places 1. [Ashley Okland Star Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/ashley-okland-star-playground-des-moines) (playground, Des Moines). An all-inclusive playground with a net climber, saucer and adaptive swings, musical instruments and shade over the equipment. 2. [Gray's Lake Park Playground and Sprayground](https://ourplayday.com/places/gray-s-lake-park-playground-and-sprayground-des-moines) (playground, Des Moines). New playground and sprayground just east of the beach, with swings that look out over the lake. 3. [Ramada Tropics Resort & Conference Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/ramada-tropics-resort-conference-center-des-moines) (hotel, Des Moines). Hotel with an 18,000 square foot indoor water park, several waterslides, a pirate ship play center and an arcade. 4. [Bates Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/bates-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Neighborhood park with a sprayground and a playground. 5. [Burke Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/burke-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Neighborhood park with a sprayground and a playground. 6. [Chesterfield Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/chesterfield-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Park with a playground and a sprayground. 7. [Good Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/good-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Park with a playground and a sprayground. 8. [JouJou DSM](https://ourplayday.com/places/joujou-dsm-des-moines) (indoor play space, Des Moines). A Montessori-inspired play space for babies and kids up to 5, set up so grown-ups play right alongside them. 9. [MacRae Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/macrae-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Park with a sprayground. 10. [McHenry Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/mchenry-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Park with a playground and a sprayground. 11. [Sayers Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/sayers-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Park with a playground and a sprayground. 12. [Science Center of Iowa](https://ourplayday.com/places/science-center-of-iowa-des-moines) (science center, Des Moines). Science center with Small Discoveries, a hands-on space for the youngest kids with a water table and a mural wall. 13. [Sheridan Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/sheridan-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Park with a playground and a sprayground. 14. [Stone Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/stone-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Park with a playground and a sprayground. 15. [Western Gateway Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/western-gateway-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Sprayground next to a sculpture park, with the central library and wide lawns. 16. [Blank Park Zoo](https://ourplayday.com/places/blank-park-zoo-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). 17. [A.H. Blank Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/a-h-blank-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Neighborhood park with a playground. 18. [Ashby Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/ashby-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Neighborhood park with a playground. 19. [Ashfield Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/ashfield-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Neighborhood park with a playground. 20. [Beaverdale Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/beaverdale-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Neighborhood park with a playground. 21. [Birdland Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/birdland-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Neighborhood park with a playground. 22. [Brook Run Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/brook-run-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Neighborhood park with a playground. 23. [Cheatom Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/cheatom-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Neighborhood park with a playground. 24. [Easttown Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/easttown-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Neighborhood park with a playground. 25. [Edna Griffin Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/edna-griffin-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Neighborhood park with a playground. 26. [Frisbie Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/frisbie-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Neighborhood park with a playground. 27. [George Davis Softball Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/george-davis-softball-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Softball complex with a playground. 28. [James W Cownie Baseball Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/james-w-cownie-baseball-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Baseball complex with a playground. 29. [Pete Crivaro Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/pete-crivaro-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Neighborhood park with a playground. 30. [Principal Riverwalk](https://ourplayday.com/places/principal-riverwalk-des-moines) (attraction, Des Moines). Riverfront trail with a playground, a winter skating rink and a summer fountain plaza. 31. [Redhead Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/redhead-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Neighborhood park with a playground. 32. [Riley Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/riley-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Neighborhood park with a playground. 33. [Rotary Riverwalk Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/rotary-riverwalk-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Riverfront park with a playground. 34. [Stewart Square Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/stewart-square-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Neighborhood park with a playground. 35. [Whitmer Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/whitmer-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Neighborhood park with a playground. 36. [Witmer Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/witmer-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Neighborhood park with a playground. ## About this list Every place here is a listing on Play Day, and a place is listed only when something positive is known about it for kids. Any page linked above is also served as markdown by adding .md to its address. Page: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/iowa/des-moines