Very nice park...lots of things to keep ever entertained!! Unfortunately the bathroom ( women's)…read morewas disgusting. Toilet paper not filled, trash on the floor, and no soap to wash your hands. The other issue was the bridge over to the umbrellas was so hot it gave us blisters on our feet.

Lifeguards are friendly, facilities are clean, water slides are awesome. My grand-kids had a blast…read moreall day. Admission seems a little pricey, but we had a great day! There is an area for toddlers, but overall the pool and the slides seem geared for 7 year olds thru teen-age.

Me and my mom were here, I loved being here, THE ENTRANCE WAS SO SO COOL! W place!!!!!!!!!!read more

My husband took me in the park from an entrance I'd never been in, I had no idea this park was this…read morebig. I was floored. all kinds of stuff there.

A small park and splash pad for this Waukee neighborhood…read more First day of June and it was packed! It can be overwhelming when there's a lot of people. Great way to meet new friends tho. Splash pads open up earlier than pools so this place was a hit. I would say the splash pad is aimed for ages 1-5. Any age older might get really bored. The water is a spray ground with two sprinkling trees. The park was kind of hidden between houses. You can definitely miss it to the drive way in. Google maps has the entry marked incorrectly. There is a building you can rent for parties and two covered picnic table areas to seat outdoor parties. No mature trees yet. Tree shade was very few. The play ground is very spacious and open. I would say the playground is aimed for ages 5-10. Overall I think this park is a cool addition for the neighborhood. Bring little kids out here....but be mindful: BIG kids might get bored. 3 stars for esthetically pretty and function. Lost a couple stars because it didn't hit all the fun for my older kids and the water pad wasn't a full splash of fun.

Definitely check out the Family Aquatic Center when you're in Grinnell over the summer! Check the…read moreweather and the times and you'll be good to go! If you have younger kids they will love the wading pool with sprayers and sprinklers! If you have teens or preteens they will love the diving boards and slides! If you're a middle aged woman like me, you'll love the lazy river! There's not much for private changing rooms though you'll have to use the bathroom stalls if you're shy. They have a great concession stand with lots of treats if you get hungry. The lounge chairs are plentiful and the shady spots and umbrellas are nice too! It's a really great place to spend your day!

Not much can touch Gray's Lake as far as water front beauty in Des Moines, but if you want…read moresomething a little off the path check out Des Moines Water Works park. Beautiful bike path, lots of space for stretching out, picnicking, fishing, throwing the ball around, walking or riding those bikes! I love the old wooden bridge and the beautiful natural landscape.. Tall trees and the beauty of the land smack dab in the middle of the City of Des Moines! Bring some bug spray, watch for cars and take the ride of your life!

I've been Overcharged for several years now. NOTHING has changed here at my residence of over 26…read moreyears..., but my water bill has been dropping from $92+ , to $83.00 months now. Amazing ! They owe me hundreds, and are trying to weasel out of reimbursement! This is why they Must have a cop, paid for by clients in the lobby, and their Rating is crap. Liars & thieves at Best. Terrible that they all receive such high pay & bennies !!! Thomas Leonard in DSM, IA.

Wow! Beautiful lake and grounds, covered with grass and highly established trees. Walking and…read morebiking paths, along with a cool concession area, bathrooms and a park with swing set! I sat here and soaked up the warm air under a shade tree, drinking my coffee. No better way to end this work trip.

I was fortunate enough to be able to be at Gray's Lake Park here in Des Moines, IA. The park itself…read morewas flat and featured a long bridge among many basic and lush amenities here. Definitely a place I'd want to come back to. One full circumference around Gray's Lake Park was approximately 2 miles and the fact that I was here doing more than just one of these loops around was proof positive that I was certified crazy. I was here for the annual Equilizer Endurance run event that featured a 24, 12, or 6 hr timed run. The park itself was beautiful and scenic. The lake was tranquil and quiet as i rounded the park with some reckless abandon and full crazy mode on. The bridge had some neon lighting installed on it. Initially thought it was something odd, but when night fell, the bridge illuminated itself and we could see it at all points around the park itself. I noticed that Gray's Lake Park has at least one centralized restroom facility on site, which is awesome for those who need them on any particular day. For my experience here at Gray's Lake Park, I didn't need to use it, which was surprising. I enjoyed the aspect that the park itself was accessible and lush at the same time. There are 2 main parking lots at the public's disposal. We parked at the main one that's close to Fleur Drive. There's also another one next to the restroom facilities. To be honest, October 29, 2022 was a great day to be here at Gray's Lake Park. I'm sure any other day would be as sweet, but I was here on that day doing what I do best: attempting to run a marathon or ultra in Des Moines, IA. The overall experience here at Gray's Lake Park in Des Moines, IA was as peaceful as grueling since I was here doing a stupid stupid thing. There were passerby's as well as families walking around and people choosing to do a picnic on a fine Saturday afternoon. Some people were wondering if there was a race going on, until they saw my race number. "Oh" they said. It was nice to see other peoples using the park on a Saturday afternoon, other than being active like how I was. Anyone and everyone can use the park for legitimate activities. Best thing is the restroom facilities on site, so you don't have to leave and go elsewhere and then return to the park for additional added fun. A friend of mine pointed out the city of Des Moines skyline when we were near the restrooms and it was nice to see that, hidden amongst the trees that lined the canal just beyond the walking path. Gray's Lake Park is suitable for all ages as well as pets, but keep them on a leash so they don't wander off unexpectedly. If you enjoy the peaceful calm and want stress to leave you temporarily, consider coming to Gray's Lake Park in Des Moines, IA. It is pretty cool if you are either in the area or just passing thru. Gray' Lake Park is located at 2101 Fleur Drive in Des Moines, IA. It's a few miles from the Des Moines regional airport, also on Fleur Drive. It's a place where you can go to chill before your flight if you need to and enjoy mother nature in her glory before leaving. Everything is wide open spaces, except for the restroom facilities. Best thing to do is bring your own stuff like chairs and tables, to enjoy a day here outside. Best bet would be to come here early to secure a good prime parking spot. I arrived here in a private vehicle and had a fun time here at Gray's Lake Park. If you are familiar with the DART bus system, consider the routes you need to come here. And as always, there's Uber and Lyft at your disposal. For the most part though, the experience here is immeasurable, especially because I ran a marathon here at Gray's Lake Park. Hope to be back soon, if travels and races allow me to do so. 5.0 stars for the overall experience. Support local! A+

Our family loves parks. This one is fun because it is right on a bike trail so it gives you a…read morebreak while riding through the neighborhood. The park has a nice bridge that goes over a creek. It also has a shelter area for parties and picnics. The play area is nice because it has several areas to climb up. There are a couple tree stumps to climb on and a big rock to climb up. There are also four swings to swing on. The negatives are that there is only one slide and there isn't a water fountain. This park overall is one of the smaller parks in Ankeny. It's still a fun neighborhood park.

I went and drove through the City of Marshalltown and it was a smaller city but had a lot of…read morecharacter. Tried out their "best kept secret" which natives said about Iowa River Brewing, but I unfortunately did not like any of their beer. It was neat though to explore the City's streets. I visited The Big Treehouse which is a tourist attraction at the Shady Oaks Campground outside of the City of Marshalltown...very cool.