Dog parks in Des Moines, scouted by Jeter
Every dog park OpenStreetMap knows about near central Des Moines, Iowa, with distances, amenity details, and an honest weather read on whether today is the day.
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The 17 mapped dog parks in Des Moines
Sorted by distance from central Des Moines. Star ratings, review counts, and photos are from Google; amenity chips come from OpenStreetMap tags, so unchipped parks may still have those features.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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All Dogs Unleashed Dog Training Des Moines
0.1 mi699 Walnut St Suite 400, Des Moines, IA 50309Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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Dog park (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
0.5 miCrocker Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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Dog park (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
0.6 miMartin Luther King Junior Trail, Des Moines, Iowa 50391Off-leash -
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Dog park (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
0.7 miMurphy Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309FencedOff-leashClay -
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Riverwalk Dog Park
0.9 mi06:00-sunset1111 Illinois Street, Des Moines, IAFencedHours listed -
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Ingersoll Square Dog Park
0.9 miHigh Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50391Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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Windsor Heights Dog Park
4.4 misunrise-sunsetWalnut Creek Trail, Windsor Heights, Iowa 50324FencedHours listed -
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Reno Memorial Dog Park
5 miMo-Su 06:00-sunset3533 East Douglas Avenue, Des MoinesFencedHours listed -
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Raccoon River Dog Park
5.5 miSu-Sa 06:30-sunsetRaccoon River Park Trail, West Des Moines, Iowa 50265Hours listed -
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Urbandale Dog Park
6.3 mi4905 68th Street, Urbandale, IALimited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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Dog park (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
7.2 mi34th Avenue Southwest, Altoona, Iowa 50009FencedOff-leash -
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Ankeny Dog Park
7.6 miSouthwest Ankeny Road, Ankeny, Iowa 50021Fenced - 14
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Dog Park at the Cascades
10.3 miSouth 81st Street, West Des Moines, Iowa 50266Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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Trailside Dog Park
11.7 miHeart of the Warrior Trail, Waukee, Iowa 50263Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
Park prep for Des Moines weather
- Pavement check first. Getting to the park often means sidewalks: on warm days do the 7-second pavement test before you set out. Asphalt can run 40 to 60 degrees hotter than the air.
- July is Des Moines's hottest month (average high 85.6°F), which means park trips are early/late only. Bring water for the park; shared bowls are a gamble.
- Winter park trips need paw care. Des Moines averages 36.5″ of snow, and the ice-melt salt that follows burns pads. Rinse paws after winter visits, or use booties.
- After rain, expect mud and check the live verdict above before you drive over: a storm cell can close your window fast. Post-rain zoomies are real; towel accordingly.
- Coldest stretch: January lows average 13.8°F in Des Moines. Below about 45°F, small and thin-coated dogs want a coat even for park time.
Des Moines dog park questions
Place data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Coverage varies by city; a missing pin does not mean a place does not exist, and details change: always call ahead or check official pages. Weather guidance is general care information, not veterinary advice.
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