Whitmer Park

Des Moines Iowa Parks , Des Moines Iowa Playgrounds

Welcome to Whitmer Park located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. This tiny park is about three quarters of an acre in size and has a children's playground.

When visiting any park in Des Moines, Iowa please respect the rules. 

*Conducting any organized event in any city park requires that one obtain special permission from the city. *Consumption of alcoholic beverages is strictly forbidden in any city park. 

*All burning is restricted to BBQ grills. 

*Please respect all park property including buildings, fences, animals, and plants. 

*For the safety of other park users, all glass objects are prohibited. 

*No littering, please place all trash in proper containers, they are there for a reason. Please help keep Des Moines City Parks clean. 

 *All parks open at 6 a.m. and close 30 minutes past dusk. 

*The following activities are only allowed in designated areas; boating, flying remote-controlled aircraft, golfing, swimming. 

*For all inquiries please call 515-237-1386.

Please respect these rules, the parks, and all local, State of Iowa, and United States statutes. Be safe and have fun!