ANKENY
- Oak Grove Beach at Saylorville Lake - beach day use fee: $5 per vehicle
DES MOINES
- Easter Lake Park - playground, splash pad, water quality
POLK CITY
- Big Creek State Park - large playground, water quality
WEST DES MOINES
- Raccoon River Park - opens May 25, 2026 for the season, large playground, water quality
GREATER DES MOINES AREA
COLO
- Hickory Grove Park (Colo) - hiking, playground, boat rentals, water quality
GUTHRIE CENTER
- Springbrook State Park - hiking, playground, water quality
INDIANOLA
- Lake Ahquabi State Park - hiking, boat rentals, water quality
LAKE RED ROCK
- North Overlook Beach (Pella) - beach day use fee: $5 per vehicle
- Whitebreast Beach (Knoxville) - beach day use fee: $5 per vehicle
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Raccoon River Park - West Des Moines |
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| Big Creek State Park - Polk City |
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| Easter Lake Park - Des Moines |