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Parks & Gardens

Raccoon River Park

Open

West Des Moines

🌅Arrive early to secure parking on busy days
🐕Visit the large off-leash dog park
🚲Bring a bike for the 3.2-mile lake loop

Considered the crown jewel of the West Des Moines park system, this 630-acre expanse features a 3.2-mile nature trail that winds between Blue Heron Lake and the Raccoon River.

Nature trails
Lakefront views
Family-friendly
Inclusive playground
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