Raccoon River Park

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2500 Grand Ave
West Des Moines, IA 50265

Raccoon River Park, located in West Des Moines, IA, is a prominent part of the city's parks system. The park features Blue Heron Lake as its centerpiece, offering 700 feet of public beach for park patrons to enjoy.

Visitors can also take advantage of the soccer complex, baseball diamond for adult softball leagues, picnic shelters, a multipurpose facility for programming, and a dog park within the expansive grounds of Raccoon River Park.

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Jessica W.
1/1/2020

Raccoon River Park is a great place to recreate. It brings the beauty of the great outdoors to Des Moines. It has a huge lake, lots of streams, a dog park, softball fields, and forest...

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Maggie F.
1/11/2025

This is a great multi-use park located near Valley Junction. They have a family friendly beach area, a newly installed accessible playground, dog park (permit required), walking/bike path, and...

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Mikala W.
5/24/2024

This place is like my safe haven. It's beautiful! It's well taken care of. It's a joy to my day. I take regular walks on the trail. I take my child to the park there. I go fishing there. I've...

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Ric B.
6/8/2023

I am an Arizona Desert Rat who grew up in Iowa. I am visiting the beautiful small town of Norwalk, Iowa and we have been fishing at Blue Heron Lake in Raccoon River Park. What an incredible job...

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Jeff B.
6/23/2022

Beautiful family friendly park with water, trails, playground, and ball fields. Woderful atmosphere for just you or the entire family!

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