Des Moines Parks and Recreation

⚠️ Closure Alert ⚠️ 1️⃣ Due to a mechanical issue, MLK Jr. Park Splash Pool is currently closed. 2️⃣ Due to a power outage, Union Park Splash Pool is temporarily closed. Stay up-to-date with closures and sign up for text alerts at DSM.city/aquatics.

FRIDAY! FRIDAY! FRIDAY!🍻🎉 Join us Friday, August 1 from 6-9 PM at Captain Roy's for a night to play like a kid again! 21+✨ Plus, its FREE! But pre-registration is required at DSM.City/AdultRecess!

Dribble, Pass, Shoot, Score! Do it all this Fall! Sign your kiddo up for Youth Basketball! Whether your future star-athlete is totally new to the sport or already a pro, they can look forward to learning the sport and improving skills! 🏀 Learn more at DSM.City/basketball

Looking for fun this week?☀️ Learn whats going on at DSM.city/Activitiesguide

☀️Celebrate the dog days of summer and bring your fur baby out for a doggie dip! 📍 Nahas Aquatic Center 📆 August 10 ⏰ 3-5 PM Bring your poodle, leave the noodle, and grab a towel... or maybe 5! Don't miss the best pool pawty of the summer! DSM.City/Register

Get out on the field, put your feet on the court, and don't forget to stretch! 🏈🥎⚽️ Learn more and register for adult flag football, kickball, softball, pickleball, and bags at DSM.City/Register! ⭐️

Adapted Flag Football! 🏈⭐️ This free program is specifically designed to individually adapt to the abilities of kiddos with mental or physical disabilities and chronic health conditions in our community. 🏈Learn more about Adapted Flag Football at DSM.City/Adapted

Youth sports registration is open! ⚽️🏈📣🎾 Sign your kiddo up for some late summer and early fall fun! Encourage healthy living by exploring new sports. Introduce your little one to playing on a team and forming new friendships. Learn more at DSM.City/Register 🎉

🐾 Griff the Bulldog is having a blast kicking off Sports Week with PARK-N-PLAY! Catch him at: 📍 Belle M. Turner Park – Wed 📍 Sheridan Park – Thurs 🕙 10AM both days! Hang with @drakeugriff, grab pics, win prizes & play! 🎯 DSM.city/parknplay #ParkNPlayDSM #Griff

Take those flip flops on a jolly walk🎅 🩴 Join us on Thursday, Aug 7 from 6-8 PM for this FREE and festive evening walk around Gray's Lake! Take a seasonal stroll, play games, collect prizes and more! Learn more and register at DSM.City/Jolly 🎉

⭐️Star Party Be an astronaut for the night and view the Perseid meteor shower through telescopes, learn about the sky up above, and party hard underneath the stars! Watch the movie Zathura: A Space Adventure at 8 PM on the big screen! 📍 Ewing Park 📆 Aug 9 ⏰ 6 PM - 12 AM

🌞 Eras in the Sun: Taylor Swift Pool Party 🌞 Join us on Aug 2, from 6:30-8:30 PM at Teachout Aquatic Center for a Swiftie-themed pool party. Fans of all ages can enjoy activities from the Eras!🎤❤️✨🪩🎶🏠👑 Learn more and sign up at DSM.City/swiftie 🎉

Due to recent flooding, the following trail sections are temporarily closed: 🚫 Walnut Creek at the Grand Ave Bridge 🚫 Gay Lea Wilson Trail from Sargent Park to Hubbell ✅ Both areas have natural detours, so trail users can still navigate the majority of our system.

Look at those smiles! 😄🐶📸 Thank you to everyone who has helped us celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month so far, and for submitting your lovely and adventurous photos in our Bucket List Challenge! ✅🎉 Ready to submit your photos?📸🖼️ Visit DSM.City/ParksMonth!

🌱Learn from the pros at this interactive Summer Gardening Workshop!🌱 ☀️Seek answers from local experts, ask questions from growing gurus, and expand your knowledge on gardening! 🐌

No need to be bored, check out what is happening in Des Moines this week! 🧜‍♀️ Dive into history! Make a splash at Friday Night Skate Date! Discover the world of bugs! The possibilities are endless! 🌊🛼🐞 Check out all the fun at DSM.City/ActivitiesGuide!

🚧 TRAIL CLOSURE ALERT + SAFETY REMINDERS 🚧 Recent storms and rising water levels have caused a few temporary trail closures in our system. Please use caution and plan accordingly!

🔎🦉Spot the Raptors at Ashby Park!🦅🔍 Learn about raptors of Iowa, spot cutouts from the trail, and take a photo with one to submit to our Bucket List Challenge for a chance to win a $500 gift card to Scheels! Learn more at DSM.City/ParksMonth🎉

🌊Swim along with mermaids, enjoy a majestic ice cream sundae, and make a take-home craft to remember the night! 👑🍨🎨 Register BEFORE Wednesday, July 9th at DSM.City/mermaids to ensure a night of royal fun!

Call the babysitters, rally your friends, and play like kids again!☎️🏐🛝 Adult Recess is making it's return for one epic night of games, live music, and food and drink specials at Captain Roy's! Sign up for this free 21+ event at DSM.City/AdultRecess🎉