Des Moines Water Works Park

Des Moines Water Works Park Des Moines Water Works Park is a 1,500 acre park in the heart of downtown Des Moines. Trails, events and communing with wild nature all happen here!

Des Moines Water Works was originally formed as a private water company in 1871, and subsequently formed as a public utility in 1919. In order to protect the watershed and fulfill its mission, over time, DMWW acquired approximately 1500 acres of land within the city of Des Moines, creating Water Works Park. Although many of us know Water Works Park as a natural playground for humans and animals al

ike, the Park’s primary mission is to serve as the first water source for Des Moines Water Works in meeting the drinking water needs of 500,000 central Iowans. Unseen by the Park’s thousands of annual visitors, a three mile long pipe, known as the “Infiltration Gallery System” runs underground and parallel to the Raccoon River. The Gallery collects naturally-filtered water from sand and gravel of the river valley, while the ponds in Water Works Park, most visibly used for recreational fishing, were constructed to help saturate the soil along the gallery system. The Gallery provides Des Moines Water Works with up to 20 million gallons of water each day needed for water treatment. At the time of its installation in the late 1800s, the Gallery was a completely unique and innovative system developed to naturally filter the water. The centerpiece of the Master Plan continues this innovation with “The Circuit,” which will not only provide recreational opportunities, but more importantly, enhance Gallery capacity.

Another great show for 2025 - Tickets on sale Friday, 12/13 at 10AM! 🎟️ Treaty Oak Revival will take the stage at Laurid...
12/11/2024

Another great show for 2025 - Tickets on sale Friday, 12/13 at 10AM! 🎟️ Treaty Oak Revival will take the stage at Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park on Friday, June 27!

12/05/2024

Just so you know, we will be doing electrical work on the restroom facility this Saturday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will be closed to the public, but we have portable units onsite for the day. Thank you.

JUST ANNOUNCED! Cody Jinks is coming to Des Moines Water Works Park on September 18 for The Hippies and Cowboys Tour! 🎸W...
12/02/2024

JUST ANNOUNCED! Cody Jinks is coming to Des Moines Water Works Park on September 18 for The Hippies and Cowboys Tour! 🎸With special guest Tanner Usrey!

Tickets on sale this Friday, Dec 6th @ 10AM local. 🎟

Sunny, breezy and 63 tomorrow. Perfect weather to stop by Local Bands, Brews and Bikes tomorrow for Pullin’ Strings. Sto...
10/12/2024

Sunny, breezy and 63 tomorrow. Perfect weather to stop by Local Bands, Brews and Bikes tomorrow for Pullin’ Strings. Stop by the Des Moines Biergarten for a brat and a beer.

10/08/2024

Burning is banned in Des Moines Water Works Park, effective 6 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, as ordered by the State Fire Marshal.
Because of prolonged dry conditions and the increased risk of grassfires, field fires, and wildfires, a burn ban has been implemented for Polk County until further notice. This ban includes the fire pits in DMWW Park.
This is a time to be cautious and avoid any activities that could spark a fire. Be mindful of your surroundings and report any suspicious activity to your local law enforcement or fire department. Thank you

10/05/2024

B2 Twins in the park!

Local Bands, Brews & Bikes features the best local music around and the Heath Alan Band is no exception!Heath is an Iowa...
10/04/2024

Local Bands, Brews & Bikes features the best local music around and the Heath Alan Band is no exception!
Heath is an Iowa Rock & Roll Hall of Fame singer, songwriter and instrumentalist who plays jazz, blues and funk.
He has opened for many legendary acts including BBKing, The Doobie Brothers, Robert Cray and many more.
The Heath Alan Band will play this Sunday, 10-6, from 1-3 in the Des Moines Biergarten.
This is an all ages show and is free to the public. Don’t miss it!

10/03/2024

Beatles medley by New Horizons Band

10/03/2024
10/03/2024

The Music Man medley honoring Iowan Meredith Wilson by the New Horizons Band.

The New Horizons Band and their first appearance on the Killinger Family Stage. Come on down 5:30 - 6:30 tonight!
10/03/2024

The New Horizons Band and their first appearance on the Killinger Family Stage. Come on down 5:30 - 6:30 tonight!

09/30/2024
Today is THE DAY! Join us at Des Moines Biergarten for this amazing musical journey of the Allman Brothers Band.
09/29/2024

Today is THE DAY! Join us at Des Moines Biergarten for this amazing musical journey of the Allman Brothers Band.

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2251 George Flagg Pkwy
Des Moines, IA
50321

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 6am - 10pm
Wednesday 6am - 10pm
Thursday 6am - 10pm
Friday 6am - 10pm
Saturday 6am - 10pm
Sunday 6am - 10pm

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The Music Man medley honoring Iowan Meredith Wilson by the New Horizons Band.

The New Horizons Band and their first appearance on the Killinger Family Stage. Come on down 5:30 - 6:30 tonight!

Ludacris on July 14th
Ludacris on July 14th

The Ludacris presale starts now! Grab your tickets to see him at Lauridsen Amphitheater on July 14th. Local Presale: Thursday 5/16 - 10am-10pm w/ code LUDADSM at axs.com/events/566487/ludacris-tickets

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