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.
Every day is the best day of the week to take in this amazing collection of model trains and railways in Colfax. The train enthusiasts who designed the set-ups have recreated the development of the railroad across the United States. This exhibit represents three eras of time; frontier, steam, and diesel in incredible detail. In addition to the model railroads, Trainland U.S.A. also features original railroad memorabilia and old toy trains dating from 1916 to 1976.
Two Rivers Martial Arts teaches traditional Tae Kwon Do, but we are not a traditional martial arts school. We are traditional because we stress the five tenets - Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, and Indominantable Spirt - and because we practice a non-contact sparring style. We are non-traditional because we have no headmaster.
Urbandale Parks and Recreation comprise 48 local parks and 38 miles of trails, so citizens always have a way to take in nature's kaleidoscope. Decorate flowerpots during Arts in the Park, jump into the areas only indoor pool, go to roller-derby camp, take a fitness class like Zumba, or learn a new skill like stop-motion animation.
Everyone at the Urbandale Public Library strives to make our organization a vital resource for the community. We welcome customers of all ages and from all backgrounds, and make every effort to provide the best possible customer service.Whether you’ve always lived in this area, recently moved, or are just visiting, we encourage you to stop by the library to experience everything we have to offer. We hope to see you soon here at the library!
Indoor public swimming pool managed by Urbandale Parks and Recreation. Offers swim lessons, open lap swim, water aerobics and other aquatic activities.
Pool Hours
Note: Times may vary due to special events. Please check UrbandalePool.org for more information.
PUBLIC RECREATIONAL SWIMMING
Mon – Thurs, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Sat & Sun, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
CARDIO / LAP SWIM
Mon – Fri, 5:45 AM – 7:45 AM
Mon – Thurs, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Daily, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
SENIOR LAP SWIM
Mon – Thurs, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fees are $4 per person entering the pool area. Debit/credit cards are accepted for all fees/charges. Or SAVE with an Annual Pass!
Family owned and operated with family friendly fun in mind. Safe, clean, sanitized-ALWAYS! Located next door to Fareway in Waukee at 190 SE Laurel St. Visit for the fun, stay for the memories. We offer fully accessible bowling, a fun arcade and redemption center, private party rooms, a full kitchen and bar.
Explore the many activities and programs the Waukee Public Library offers through our library calendar, subscribe to our monthly calendar, subscribe to our monthly newsletter, visit our Facebook page for all of the latest updates or submit a book review to our "What Are You Reading?" blog. We look forward to serving you at the Waukee Public Library.
Wells Fargo Arena is a 17,000 seat arena that opened July 12, 2005. The arena has been a consistent top 100 concert facility as ranked by Pollstar Magazine, hosts the Iowa High School State Wrestling and Basketball Tournaments annually, and is the home for the NBA D-League’s 2010 Champion Iowa Energy, the AHL's Iowa Wild and the AFL’s Iowa Barnstormers.
The West Des Moines Public Library is a relevant and integral part of the community. The library enriches the lives of residents by providing
convenient and timely access to information and ideas, by offering engaging activities and opportunities for personal and professional growth,
by promoting a love of reading and learning and by remaining responsive the changing needs of its users.
The Y is the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting people to their potential, purpose and each other. With seven locations, the YMCA of Greater Des Moines provides spaces to play, to learn, to be healthy, to eat well and to give back. Everything the Y does is in service of making sure people and communities thrive.