Spring is an excellent time for kite flying in Des Moines! It’s at once fun, whimsical, nostalgic and magical. Our family loves flying kites together! If you love the beauty and creativity of a kite, you’ll enjoy this collection of places, events and ways to celebrate kite flying as a family.
If you’re looking for more springtime family fun ideas, be sure to visit our Event Calendar and Spring Fun Guide.
Here’s where you can go fly a kite this spring in Des Moines:
Attend Kites on the Green
Enjoy the only kite festival in Des Moines! Attend Kites on the Green on May 6, 2023, located at Johnston Commons, the grassy area near the Johnston Public Library. This FREE event is hosted by the City of Johnston and you can enjoy giant show kite displays, kite fighting, free kite building, bol racing, live music and more. Pack a picnic, bring your own kites, and enjoy a day on the lawn at Johnston Commons flying and watching kites of all shapes, sizes and styles.
Purchase a Kite at Hobby Haven
2575 86th Street • Urbandale, IA 50322 • (515) 276- 8785
You can buy inexpensive kites at several places around town. But if you have a passion for kite flying and you’re looking to upgrade, Hobby Haven has a great selection of kites to choose from. They have beginner kites, stunt kites, single line kites and dual line kites. Kites shaped like a butterfly, fish and all colors of the rainbow. Once you’ve found your kite (and a windy day), it’s time to fly it and send it soaring!
Go Fly a Kite at a Local Park
Choose your favorite park with wide-open spaces, watch for power lines and go fly kites! These are a few of our favorite places to fly a kite in the area:
Beaverbrooke Park: East of 8th & James, Grimes, IA 50111
Campbell Recreation Area: 12385 Woodlands Parkway, Clive, IA 50325
Centennial Park: 1255 Warrior Lane, Waukee, IA 50263
Crossroads Park: 5205 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Grays Lake: 1700 Fleur Drive Des Moines, IA 50321
Jeff Harm Park: 128th & Aurora Avenue, Urbandale, IA 50323
White Birch Park: Corner of SW 35th ST and SW White Birch Drive, Ankeny, IA 50023
Do you have a favorite place to go fly a kite in Des Moines? Let us know.