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Dinner in the Greenhouse

Friday, November 13, 2026 6:00 - 9:30 pm
City of Des Moines Greenhouse

Join the Friends of Des Moines Parks for its 2nd Annual fundraiser dinner set in the City of Des Moines LEED-certified greenhouse amongst a sea of blooming poinsettias.

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Every Kid Gets a Ball Handout

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 6:30 - 7:30 pm
James W. Cownie Baseball Park

Join the Friends of Des Moines Parks and the Iowa Cubs at James W. Cownie Baseball Park for the Every Kid Gets a Baseball handout.

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FORE! Our Parks!

Best-Ball Golf Tournament & Bike Ride

2027 date TBD  |  Waveland Golf Course

Join us for the 14th annual FORE! Our Parks golf outing and bike ride at Waveland Golf Course. Learn about Des Moines’ parks while supporting the economic, environmental, health, and recreational benefits they provide central Iowans. 

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Des Moines Park and Recreation Foundation d/b/a

Friends of Des Moines Parks

TAX ID: 42-1390788

© 2026 by Friends of the Des Moines Parks.

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