Chamberlain Park was established in 1904 when the Chamberlain family pioneers, behind Iowa’s Chamberlain Medicine Company, donated two acres at 19th Street and Ingersoll Avenue as a green space for local children.

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The City of Des Moines officially took over the land in 1933, making it a municipal park featuring popular additions like a community wading pool.

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In 1995, the original site was sold for commercial development, and funds were reallocated to build the current Chamberlain Park near Woodland Avenue.

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In recent years, the park's aging play structures had to be removed after failing safety inspections. Contributions will go directly toward funding a brand-new playground for Chamberlain Park.