Projects

We partner with the community and Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department to improve parks and support recreation opportunities for all Des Moines residents and visitors.

Beaverdale Park

Supporting Beaverdale Park’s Master Plan for renovations.

SW 1st Street Bridge Park Feature

Bringing a unique urban park experience to the 1st Street Bridge.

Fleur Drive Medians

Providing landscape and irrigation improvements to Fleur Drive medians.

EK Davis Mural

Artist Jill Wells will create a one-of-a-kind piece of art for the basketball courts at Evelyn K Davis Park as a court mural.

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View completed projects HERE.

Programs

Swim Lesson Scholarships

Providing swim lesson scholarships to underserved Des Moines families.

Every Kid Gets A Ball

Delivering every child participating in a Parks and Recreation sport with a ball at no cost.

Wreaths Across America

Honoring and remembering veterans through wreath sponsorships in Woodland Cemetery.

Bicycle Fix-It Stations

Installing fix-it stations to improve safety and enjoyment of the trail system.

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Get In Touch

Have a question about a project or a new one in mind? Send a message to Sarah at sarah@friendsofdmparks.org.
Check out a full list of all the exciting Parks and Recreation projects going on HERE.