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Splash pads in Des Moines

4 splash pads on the map, closest to downtown first.

Good to know: Splash pads are usually free and run in warm months only, often on a push-button timer. Bring water shoes, sunscreen and a towel; most have no lifeguard.

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Questions

Where are the splash pads in Des Moines?

Good Park, Bates Park, Drake Park, Chesterfield Park.

Are they free?

City splash pads are usually free during their warm-weather season.

Where does this list come from?

OpenStreetMap, the volunteer-built map. Places marked private are left out, but some listed places may still be limited to members, residents or customers; check posted signs.

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Locations are named after the nearest city park where one is within a quarter mile.

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