Top Playgrounds in West Des Moines, IA

⭐ Parent's Choice

Brown's Woods

User rating: 4.7 (511 reviews)Overall score: 84%

Suitable for: All ages

💎 Hidden Gem

Fairmeadows

User rating: 4.8 (16 reviews)Overall score: 69%

Suitable for: all

Restrooms · Shade · Adult Seating

Fairmeadows Park Playground

💎 Hidden Gem

User rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)Overall score: 65%

Suitable for: all

Shade

💎 Hidden Gem

Jordan Creek Park

User rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)Overall score: 64%

Suitable for: all

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The playground features various climbing equipment, including a multi-level play structure with slides and stairs. There is a large canopy area, but no full rain cover is visible. The ground is covered with wood chips for safety.

Fairmeadows Park Playground

A delightful playground with ample climbing opportunities and plenty of slides for kids to enjoy!

551 22nd St
West Des Moines, Iowa 50265.0

Equipment

climbing structure
slides
stairs

Hours

🕒 Hours unavailable

★★★★★ (5.0)8 reviews

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Jordan Creek Park

A lovely open space perfect for outdoor activities and community engagement.

310 50th St
West Des Moines, Iowa 50265.0

Equipment

climbing equipment

Hours

🕒 Daily: 6am–10pm

★★★★★ (5.0)5 reviews

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The playground features a multi-level climbing structure with slides, swings, and additional climbing apparatus. The area is surrounded by mulch, and there are green spaces nearby.

Fairmeadows

A vibrant playground offering a mix of climbing equipment and swings for children to enjoy.

2132 Walnut St
West Des Moines, Iowa 50265.0
WDM

Equipment

climbing structure
slides
swings

Hours

🕒 Hours unavailable

★★★★½ (4.8)16 reviews

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The playground consists of climbing structures, including a circular climbing frame and slides. The layout features a well-spaced arrangement, with wood chips underfoot, contributing to safety. Surrounding the playground are a few trees, providing some natural shade while the weather remains clear. The equipment appears well-maintained, suitable for recreational use by children. Adjacent areas seem open and landscaped with a gentle slope, hinting at a connection to wider recreational space nearby.

Raccoon River Park

This playground offers a peaceful retreat with accessible equipment for children, situated conveniently close to the city yet surrounded by natural beauty, making it a popular spot for families and outdoor enthusiasts.

2500 Grand Ave
West Des Moines, Iowa 50265
West Des Moines

Equipment

circular climbing frame
slides

Hours

🕒 Daily: 7am–10pm

★★★★½ (4.7)2482 reviews

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Playground for WDM, West Des Moines, Iowa

Brown's Woods

465 Brown's Woods Dr
West Des Moines, Iowa 50265.0
WDM

Equipment

No equipment information available

Hours

🕒 Daily: 6:30am–10:30pm

★★★★½ (4.7)511 reviews

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