The Directory
Kid friendly businesses, organizations and services in the Des Moines area.
Whether you live in Ankeny, Altoona, Clive, Des Moines, Grimes, Indianola, Johnston, Urbandale, Waukee, Windsor Heights, West Des Moines or beyond, find the local resources your family needs in in the dsm4kids Directory!
While all submissions are considered, inclusion in the Directory is based on relevance. Businesses or organizations outside of Central Iowa or primarily geared toward adults may not be listed.
Aquatic Center managed by Ankeny Parks & Recreation. Offers outdoor swim lessons, parties and events, and facility rental opportunities.
Precision Submission Grappling is a No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-jitsu academy in Des Moines. It offers classes for kids (ages 4+) and adults in a safe and welcoming environment.
All classes are led by well-known and respected Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, Jordan Peitzman.
Peitzman is also the founder of the Midwest's leading Jiu-Jitsu tournament, Sub Spectrum, which holds all of it's events right here in Des Moines!
Ear and body piercing with implant grade jewelry.
Pump It Up is the pioneer in birthday party entertainment. Founded in Pleasanton, California in 2000, it was an immediate success, allowing parents to host children’s parties in a private, safe, and clean environment. Due to its popularity, Pump It Up began franchising in 2002. Today, Pump It Up is Kids' Favorite Place with centers across the country. It has set the industry standard for indoor inflatable safety, while providing your community with a fun and healthy family activity.
Raccoon River Park, located in the southeast part of West Des Moines, is the "crown jewel" of the West Des Moines Parks system. The 631.61 acres of parkland provide active and passive recreational experiences, along with several hundred acres of natural areas for wildlife.
Little league baseball in Des Moines, IA.
Rainbow has been helping families raise Happy, Healthy kids for over 20 years. We are famous for our swingsets but also offer basketball hoops, trampolines, and athletic surfaces. Pay 2 Play is also offered as well as birthday parties. Stop by our brand new store in Grimes. Unplug N Play with Rainbow today!
Fantastic traveling pony ride, pony carousel and petting zoo. Featuring beautiful friendly animals for all ages. We can provide ponies for most events. Ponies also availablle for sale
T-shirts, socks, local labels, band merchandise, clothes.
Competitive Olympic fencing club located in Des Moines' East Village.
We offer introductory classes, lessons, and training for all ages.