Perfect for the kiddos who can’t quite swim yet, or for anyone just needing to cool off, splash around at one of the Des Moines metro’s 20+ spraygrounds or 10 wading pools this summer.
Des Moines Spraygrounds are open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 1 through September 30 unless otherwise noted. Other spraygrounds open later in May. Spraygrounds do not have a lifeguard and are free to the public.
Wading pools and splash pools do have a lifeguard and are open varied dates and times. Check below for details.
Don’t forget about some of Des Moines’ other water features such as the Evelyn Davis Park fountain and Cowles Commons Lauridsen fountain.
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Spraygrounds in and around Des Moines
Bates Park Sprayground
Chesterfield Park Sprayground
Columbus Park Sprayground
Dan And Mary Kelly Family Sprayground
Drake Park Sprayground
2300 Drake Park Ave, Des Moines
Evelyn K. Davis Park Sprayground
Fairmont Park Sprayground
Fox Creek Splashpad
522 NE Westgate Drive Waukee
Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Good Park Sprayground
Grandview Park Sprayground
3230 Easton Boulevard, Des Moines
Greenwood Park Sprayground
Grimes Waterworks Park Splash Pad
Johnston Town Center Splash Pad
Legion Park Sprayground
301 Vine St. West Des Moines
Open Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend
Hours: Daily 11 A.M. To 7 P.M.
Lions Park Splash Pad
72nd Street and, NW Aurora Ave., Urbandale, IA
MacRae Park Sprayground
MacRae Park Sprayground
Mchenry Park Sprayground
Sargent Park Sprayground
3500 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines
Sheridan Park Sprayground
Tower Park Sprayground
Woodlawn Park Sprayground

Des Moines Wading Pools and Splash Pools
Ashby Park Splash Pool
3200 38th St, Des Moines
Open June 1 – August 7
Open For Memorial Day Weekend 5/29-31
Hours: Monday – Friday From 10 A.M. – 7 P.M.
Saturday, Sunday, and holidays From 12 – 6 P.M.
Hours subject to change due to weather
Ashfield Park Wading Pool
720 E 19th St, Des Moines
Open June 3 – August 7
Hours: Monday – Friday 10 A.M. – 4 P.M.
Hours subject to change due to weather
Jordan Park Wading Pool
600 E Wall Ave Des Moines
Open June 3 – August 7
Hours: Monday – Friday 10 A.M. – 4 P.M. (12 – 6 P.M. Wednesdays)
Hours subject to change due to weather
Martin Luther King Jr. Park Splash Pool
1650 Garfield Ave, Des Moines
Open June 1 – August 7
Open For Memorial Day Weekend 5/29-31
Hours: Monday – Friday From 10 A.M. – 7 P.M.
Saturday, Sunday And Holidays From 12 – 6 P.M.
Hours Subject To Change Due To Weather
Pete Crivaro Park Splash Pool
1105 E Railroad Ave, Des Moines
Open June 2 – September 2
Open For Memorial Day Weekend 5/29-31
Hours: Monday – Friday From 10 A.M. – 7 P.M.
Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays from 12 – 6 P.M.
Hours subject to change due to weather
Sayers Park Wading Pool
1300 Linden Ln. Des Moines
Open June 3 – August 7
Hours: Monday – Friday 10 A.M. – 4 P.M.
Hours subject to change due to weather
Union Park Splash Pool
715 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines
Open June 2 – September 2
Open For Memorial Day Weekend 5/29-31
Hours: Monday – Friday From 10 A.M. – 7 P.M.
Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays from 12 – 6 P.M.
Hours subject to change due to weather