A 1,500-acre urban park

right in your backyard
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Conservation

We’re conserving Water Works Park’s wild spaces while improving community access and creating cleaner water for Central Iowans.

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Education

Learn about water treatment, watershed protection, pollution prevention, and water quality in an accessible, urban setting.

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Recreation

You will find it here whether you are looking for trails to explore or a quiet place to enjoy nature close to the city.

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Improving our quality of life

As one of America’s largest urban parks, we invite you to explore 1,500 acres of riverside woodland at Water Works Park. Hugging the Raccoon River west of Gray’s Lake in Des Moines, Iowa, Water Works Park is an outdoor oasis in the city’s heart.

The Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation improves the quality of life for Central Iowans by enhancing Water Works Park. The Foundation, formed in November 2013, integrates education, conservation, and recreation to connect visitors to clean water.

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