GRAY'S LAKE PARK TRAIL
2101 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50315
Hiking Trails, Walking Trails, Canoeing, Picnicking, Birdwatching, Biking, Activities, Beach, Playground, Boat Launch, Picnic Tables, Grills, Boardwalks, Water Play Areas, Boat Ramps, Marinas & Park Resource Center
2.1 mile moderately trafficked loop trail - Concession stand and boat rentals available seasonally - It is now a centerpiece of community culture, a focal point for every visitor and a hub of activity in the shadows of the Des Moines skyline
BROWN'S WOODS
195 SouthEast Brown's Woods Court West, Des Moines, IA 50265
Since 1972
Hiking Trails, Geocaching, Walking Trails, Outdoor Activities, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Trail Running, Forest Lake, Wild Flowers, Plants, Hunting, Trapping Animals, Cutting Wood, Nature & Park
Offers more than 2 miles of trails to explore - This 484-acre forest in West Des Moines features a canopy of oak and hickory trees stretching from Brown's Woods Drive to the Raccoon River
EASTER LAKE PARK TRAIL
2830 Easter Lake Drive, Des Moines, IA 50320
Since 1967
Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Geocaching, Hiking Trails, Walking Trails, Historic Bridge, Picnicking, Playgrounds, Shelters, Swimming, Volleyball Courts, Ball Fields & Multipurpose Recreation Trail
The centerpiece of this beautiful park on the southside of Des Moines is its 178-acre lake - It is a multipurpose trail which when completed will encircle the lake with approximately 5.5 miles of paved trail