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Parks for kids in Des Moines, IA

9 Parks for a Spring Walk in Des Moines
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9 Parks for a Spring Walk in Des Moines

Nicole Opfer
April 4, 2024
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Is your family busting at the seams to get outside? Celebrate spring by taking a stroll through one of these nine parks and green spaces dotting Des Moines. If it’s your first visit, to a local park, we guarantee it…

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Where to See Fall Colors in and Around Des Moines
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Where to See Fall Colors in and Around Des Moines

Nicole Opfer
September 10, 2021
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The mornings are cooler, the sun is setting lower in the sky and you’re starting to crave a pumpkin spice latte. In other words, fall will soon be upon us in central Iowa. Whether you’re looking for gorgeous foliage as…

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5 Fun Spots 4 a Park Playdate in Des Moines
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5 Fun Spots 4 a Park Playdate in Des Moines

Nicole Opfer
April 16, 2016
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Des Moines area parks are always hopping. And swinging. And sliding. And climbing. You get the idea! If you live in the Metro or are looking for a great place for a playdate, we’ve rounded up a list of five…

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8 High Flying Disc Golf Courses 4 Kids in Des Moines
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8 High Flying Disc Golf Courses 4 Kids in Des Moines

Nicole Opfer
August 7, 2015
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Have your kids ever tried playing disc golf? A variation on traditional golf, the sport is played with flying discs. The object of the game is the same—finish the course with the fewest strokes as possible. Instead of hitting a…

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Nature’s Beauty on Display at 12 Central Iowa Gardens
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Nature’s Beauty on Display at 12 Central Iowa Gardens

Nicole Opfer
April 24, 2015
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How Do Our Gardens Grow?  Daffodils, tulips, and lilacs oh my! Spring has sprung in Central Iowa, and the explosion of flowers is sure to delight your kids. Take a walk around the block and you’ll bump into blooms, but…

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