# Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Des Moines

Playgrounds, parks, museums and other things to do with kids in Des Moines. See which ones have a changing table, room for a stroller and what ages they suit before you go. 35 listed.

Last updated 2026-10-08, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## The list

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. [Bates Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/bates-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Neighborhood park with a sprayground and a playground.
4. [Burke Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/burke-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Neighborhood park with a sprayground and a playground.
5. [Chesterfield Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/chesterfield-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Park with a playground and a sprayground.
6. [Good Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/good-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Park with a playground and a sprayground.
7. [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.
8. [MacRae Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/macrae-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Park with a sprayground.
9. [McHenry Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/mchenry-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Park with a playground and a sprayground.
10. [Sayers Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/sayers-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Park with a playground and a sprayground.
11. [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.
12. [Sheridan Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/sheridan-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Park with a playground and a sprayground.
13. [Stone Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/stone-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Park with a playground and a sprayground.
14. [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.
15. [Blank Park Zoo](https://ourplayday.com/places/blank-park-zoo-des-moines) (park, Des Moines).
16. [A.H. Blank Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/a-h-blank-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Neighborhood park with a playground.
17. [Ashby Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/ashby-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Neighborhood park with a playground.
18. [Ashfield Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/ashfield-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Neighborhood park with a playground.
19. [Beaverdale Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/beaverdale-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Neighborhood park with a playground.
20. [Birdland Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/birdland-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Neighborhood park with a playground.
21. [Brook Run Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/brook-run-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Neighborhood park with a playground.
22. [Cheatom Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/cheatom-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Neighborhood park with a playground.
23. [Easttown Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/easttown-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Neighborhood park with a playground.
24. [Edna Griffin Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/edna-griffin-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Neighborhood park with a playground.
25. [Frisbie Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/frisbie-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Neighborhood park with a playground.
26. [George Davis Softball Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/george-davis-softball-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Softball complex with a playground.
27. [James W Cownie Baseball Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/james-w-cownie-baseball-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Baseball complex with a playground.
28. [Pete Crivaro Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/pete-crivaro-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Neighborhood park with a playground.
29. [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.
30. [Redhead Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/redhead-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Neighborhood park with a playground.
31. [Riley Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/riley-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Neighborhood park with a playground.
32. [Rotary Riverwalk Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/rotary-riverwalk-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Riverfront park with a playground.
33. [Stewart Square Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/stewart-square-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Neighborhood park with a playground.
34. [Whitmer Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/whitmer-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Neighborhood park with a playground.
35. [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. Each listing carries the kid facts (high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus, wheelchair access) A list needs at least three places to exist.

Page: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/iowa/des-moines/playgrounds. All of Des Moines: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/iowa/des-moines