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Raccoon River Park

West Des Moines, Iowa

Welcome to the Crown Jewel of the West Demoines Park System, the grand and active Raccoon River Park.

To contact the park office please call 515-222-3444.

West Des Moines Iowa Park Ordinances *Unless otherwise posted all parks open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 10:30 p.m.

*The following are only allowed in designated areas, fires, motor vehicles, swimming.

*The following are prohibited; defacing public property, harming of wildlife, littering, tobacco, weapons.

*All animals must be leashed no longer than 10 feet and waste removed.

*Overnight camping requires special permit.

Please respect these rules, the parks, and all local, State of Iowa, and United States Statutes.

763.57 acresabout 580 football fields
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Acreage763.57
Managed byCity of West Des Moines and State of Iowa
Address2500 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Coordinates41.555427, -93.720405
Websitenone on file
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