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 Indianola Parks & Recreation. Offers outdoor swim lessons, parties and events, and facility rental opportunities.
2015
Open Swim Hours
Tues/Thurs 1:00 - 6:00 pm
M/W/F/Sa/Su 1:00 - 7:00 pm
Adult
Lap Swim/Water Walk
Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat 12:00-12:50 pm
18 & up.
$2/day or free w/season pass
Tot Splash Time
Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat
10:30 - 11:50 am
(6 & under with adult)
$2/person including adults
One adult 16 or older per 1-2 children. Ages 7-15 will not be admitted. Season Pass does not apply to this program.
Opens June 1st
Recreational and competition tumbling and trampoline classes for ages18 months and up.
Indianola Parks and Recreation offers wholesome recreation opportunities for the enjoyment of all people. We also develop and maintain quality parks and facilities to enhance our city and meet the community's leisure time needs. We invite you to browse the current issue of Indianola Magazine and our website to learn about all the opportunities available.
Youth softball in Indianola, IA.
Aquatic Center managed by West Des Moines Parks & Recreation. Offers outdoor swim lessons, parties and events, and facility rental opportunities.
Weekdays 11:30am-7:00pm
Saturdays 11:30pm-6:00pm
Sundays Noon-5:45pm
Holiday plans to open for the 2015 season on 5/30.
Little league baseball in Des Moines, IA.
Large, year-round area featuring a lake with boat ramp, playground, ice-skating rink, trails & more.
Little league baseball in Des Moines, IA.
It’s never too early to start your children in the pool, and Goldfish Swim School – Urbandale offers swim lessons tailored to helping infants, toddlers, and children build their comfort in the water. Swimming can be scary for newcomers—but The Science of SwimPlay® focuses on building feelings of safety and joy so students of all levels progress faster under the guidance of our trained instructors. We make learning so fun your child won’t want to leave!
We rely on empathy and incremental processes to ensure everyone receives the peace of mind they need to thrive during our swim lessons!
Farrell's Martial Arts is the premier Taekwondo training center in the greater Des Moines area. Students start at the age of four and learn to be confident, focused, happy, disciplined and respectful.