West Des Moines Parks and Recreation oversees 1,587 acres of parkland consisting of 31 parks, special use facilities, a natural resource area, greenways, and 81 miles of paved multi-purpose trails. The department provides a wide variety of recreational services, including operating a full-service community center, softball complex, two outdoor aquatic centers, sprayground, nature lodge, dog park, archery facility, amphitheater, boathouse, and recreation complex. Program areas include adult sports, youth introductory sports, nature programs, active adult programs, aquatics, travel, martial arts, arts and culture, and special events.

• WDM Parks & Recreation
  Administrative Office
  4200 Mills Civic Parkway
  PO Box 65320
  West Des Moines, IA 50265

• Phone:(515) 222-3444 

• Fax:(515) 222-3459

• Email: parkrec@wdm.iowa.gov

• Hours: 8 am - 5 pm, M-F

    

Staff Contact Info

WDM Parks and Recreation Program Guide

Summer 2026

 To search by program ID, insert 000 before the 5 digit ID code.

Registration begins on Tuesday, March 3, at 8 am for West Des Moines Residents

Registration begins on Tuesday, March 10, at 8 am for Non-Residents

Registration begins on Tuesday, March 24 at 8 am for Planet 7

Winter/Spring 2026

Registration begins on Tuesday, November 4, at 8 am

Questions? Call 515-222-3444 or email ParkRec@wdm.iowa.gov

 

Monthly Department Highlights 

Archived Seasonal Program Guides

Archived Annual Reports