Southwoods Park

Southwoods Park is a 40-acre natural preserve in West Des Moines. It features a professional-grade disc golf course and a modern singletrack trail system for hikers and mountain bikers.

Park Rules: Tobacco use is prohibited on all park property. Alcohol (cans only, max 16oz) is permitted in Southwoods Park, but glass bottles and kegs are strictly prohibited.

Disc Golf Course Rules

  • Play for Free: The course is open to the public at no cost on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Reservations: Required for tournaments or large groups. Public play is still allowed during most reservations.
  • Etiquette: Please be mindful of other park users and stay on designated paths between holes to protect native wildflowers.

Singletrack Course Rules

  • High-Risk Activity: Users participate at their own risk. Helmets are strongly recommended for bikers.
  • Two-Way Traffic: Trails are 2-way directional; please use caution and yield to hikers.
  • Closures: The singletrack course is closed to the public during reserved tournament times.

Facility Rental Rates

Facility Hours  Fee Public Access During Rentals
Disc Golf Course  7:00 am - 10:30 pm $150/day  Course remains open to the public
Singletrack Course  7:00 am - 10:30 pm $150/day   Closed to the public during rentals

Reserve Disc Golf or Singletrack Course

Maps & Trail Guides

Contact Us

For trail conditions or reservation questions, call 515-222-3444 or email parkrec@wdm.iowa.gov.

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