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FORE! Our Parks Best Shot Golf Tournament and Bike Ride

Friday, June 12, 2026  |  Waveland Golf Course

Join us for the 13th Annual FORE! Our Parks golf tournament and bike ride at Waveland Golf Course. This is a great opportunity to support Des Moines’ parks while learning about the economic, environmental, health and recreational benefits they provide central Iowans.
Date

Friday
June 12
Time
 
10:30 AM
Check In Begins
Location

Waveland Golf Course,

4908 University Ave

EVENT DETAILS

​Get ready to have a blast and make a real difference for our Des Moines' parks and recreation spaces. By taking part in the annual FORE! Our Parks event, you’re helping deliver projects and programs that thousands of neighbors rely on. Proceeds from this event go right back into the community by supporting improvements like new trail signage, updated equipment in our community centers, public art in our parks, and many other enhancements that keep our shared spaces safe, welcoming, and fun for all.​

 

Whether you're teeing off for 18 holes or rolling out for 18 miles, you're in for a fun afternoon! After the excitement on the course and the trails, everyone's invited to stay for some Fat Joe's pizza, prizes, and camaraderie! 

GOLF WITH US

 

Join us for an afternoon round at historic Waveland Golf Course to benefit parks, trails and recreational programming. The cost to golf is $700 per foursome. Price includes two drink tickets, event giveaways, and pizza after the round.

TIMELINE

 

10:30 a.m. Golf check-in begins

Noon: Golf shotgun / bike check-in begins

1:00 p.m. Bike ride leaves Waveland

CONTACT

Sarah Lohmeier

sarah@friendsofdmparks.org

515-770-4064

BIKE WITH US


Join us for fun-filled day on the Des Moines trail system.  Enjoy trail bucks to spend at each refreshment stops along the 18-mile loop. The cost to bike is $75 per biker or register as a pair for $125. Price includes three drink tickets, event giveaways, and pizza after the ride.

 

Participant Waiver

By registering for and participating in the FORE! Our Parks golf outing and bike ride, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the Permission to Participate, Release & Waiver of Liability and Photos, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement. Bicycle helmets are required to be worn by all participants riding a bicycle. Friends of Des Moines Parks will not be held liable if participants choose not to wear a helmet.

Become a Sponsor

Presenting

$5,000

Prominent banner at event and name/logo on social media and marketing materials

Opportunity to speak at the event

Three foursomes to golf or 16 bikers 

Listing in the  Des Moines City Source Newsletter spring edition

Free Intro to the Outdoors class for 12

19th Hole

$2,500

Banner at event and name/logo on social media and marketing materials

Opportunity to place sponsor materials in golf carts

Two foursomes to golf or 12 bikers

Beverage Cart

$2,000

​Logo recognition on drink tickets and beverage cart

One foursome to golf 

Become a Sponsor

Pizza Sponsor

$1,500

One foursome to golf or six bikers

Logo/name signage on clubhouse tables

Recognition during award presentation

Fairway / Trail

$1,200

Banner at event and recognition on social media and event marketing materials

One foursome to golf or six bikers

Tee / Mile Plus

$500

Two bikers, plus logo/name signage at a tee box or bike route


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Logo/name signage at tee box and onbike route

Thank you 2025 Sponsors!

If you have any questions, please email us!

Sarah Lohmeier - sarah@friendsofdmparks.org

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© 2025 by Friends of the Des Moines Parks.

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