# Splash pads and water play for kids in Des Moines

Places in Des Moines with water for kids to play in. 11 listed.

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

## The list

1. [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. Has: water play.
2. [Bates Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/bates-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Neighborhood park with a sprayground and a playground. Has: water play.
3. [Burke Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/burke-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Neighborhood park with a sprayground and a playground. Has: water play.
4. [Chesterfield Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/chesterfield-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Park with a playground and a sprayground. Has: water play.
5. [Good Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/good-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Park with a playground and a sprayground. Has: water play.
6. [MacRae Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/macrae-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Park with a sprayground. Has: water play.
7. [McHenry Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/mchenry-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Park with a playground and a sprayground. Has: water play.
8. [Sayers Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/sayers-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Park with a playground and a sprayground. Has: water play.
9. [Sheridan Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/sheridan-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Park with a playground and a sprayground. Has: water play.
10. [Stone Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/stone-park-des-moines) (park, Des Moines). Park with a playground and a sprayground. Has: water play.
11. [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. Has: water play.

## Other lists for Des Moines

- [Restrooms](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/iowa/des-moines/with-restrooms) (4)

## 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/with-water-play. All of Des Moines: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/iowa/des-moines