Help Us Raise $25,000 for Parks and Programs!
Your donations help fund parks and programming that make Des Moines a brighter, more connected place to live. By supporting this campaign, you're directly contributing to improving our city and providing meaningful opportunities for recreation and wellness for all.
Together, we can make sure that Des Moines continues to be a place where parks and programs enrich lives and create brighter days for everyone, both now and in the future. A few things on our list to help bring a strong start to 2025 include:
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Adapted Wheelchair for Gray’s Lake Beach: Providing greater accessibility so everyone, regardless of mobility, can enjoy the water at our city’s most popular park.
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Bicycle Fix-It Stations: Supporting our avid cyclist community by making trails safer and keeping our popular trail network accessible to all.
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Native Plant Hoophouse Greenhouse Addition: this greenhouse addition will help Increase native plant sustainability, diversity and production for our parks by providing specific plant species winter space for their dormant state.
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Volunteer Trailer Update: updating the volunteer trailer with new graphics helps increase the longevity of the trailer and raise awareness of community involvement opportunities.
Your donations help shape Des Moines parks and programs through our four areas of impact:
Building Healthy Communities
Creating spaces and activities that promote health and wellness for all ages.
Creating Inclusivity and Conections
Developing parks and programs where every member of our diverse community feels welcome and included.
Conserving and Beautifying Parkland
Conserving nature and beautifying parkland, securing a bright future for generations to come.
Cultivating Youth and the Future
Nurturing our next generation with enriching programs and safe spaces for our youth.