Parks, Recreation, and Greenspace in Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines is Iowa’s vibrant, fast-growing capital. The city boasts several historic districts with diverse architectural styles, as well as numerous public parks and green spaces. The burgeoning art scene is evident in the many public sculpture installations dotted throughout the city, most notably the Pappajohn Sculpture Park. The thriving culinary scene, affordable housing options, and plethora of business opportunities make Des Moines the ideal city to live and work in.

Des Moines is so much more than just a flyover city. There are thriving scenes for food, music, art, outdoor living, and more. Our downtown farmer’s market is one of the best in the country, and offers a vast assortment of produce, meat, baked goods, coffee/tea, and specialty foods, and jewelry and home goods. We have a gorgeous sculpture park downtown, beautiful lakes where people can swim or rent boats, and a impressive system of trails for walking, biking, and hiking.