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 in Altoona, IA. Offers outdoor swim lessons, parties and events, and facility rental opportunities.
OPENING Day: June 3rd 2015
CLOSING Day: August 23rd 2015
Swimming Pool managed by Des Moines Parks and Recreation. Offers swim lessons, events, and facility rental.
Mon – Sat 1:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Sun 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Open Wed, June 3 thru Sun, Aug 23
Trails for hiking, biking & snowmobiling plus swimming, boating & fishing on the lake; no camping.
Swimming pool managed by Des Moines Parks and Recreation. Offers outdoor swim lessons, parties and events, and facility rental opportunities.
Mon – Sat 1:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Sun 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Open Wed, June 3 thru Sun, Aug 23
Aquatic Center managed by Ankeny Parks & Recreation. Offers outdoor swim lessons, parties and events, and facility rental opportunities.
Our facility offers a wide variety of summer programs consisting of lap swim, water aerobics, swim lessons,special events and more!
The aquatic center features lazy river. Full sized pool that boasts a drop slide, two water slides, basketball hoops, and a 1-meter spring board. The aquatic center also has a zero depth entry pool, spray features, a large play structure and a children's slide.
2015 Anticipated Hours*
Monday - Friday
11:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday
11:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
*Anticipated opening day is Saturday, May 23 for Memorial Day weekend.
The centerpiece of this beautiful park on the southside of Des Moines is its 172-acre lake. Five picnic shelters and three children's playgrounds overlook the lake. A boat ramp provides access for anglers trying to catch the walleye, bass, and catfish stocked by the Conservation Board into the lake every year. During the summer, a swimming beach provide another wonderful way to enjoy the lake.
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!
Large, year-round area featuring a lake with boat ramp, playground, ice-skating rink, trails & more.
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.