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Yoga in the Park
Enjoy your Saturday morning by participating in a free weekly yoga session at Grays Lake this summer. The class will be from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. every Saturday May 25 through September 28. Local volunteer teachers lead each session, which means you’ll have a different yoga experience each week! Come join the fun and relax with us!
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Imagination Playground
Imagination Playground will be at the following locations 10am - 1pm.
Monday - Tower Park
Tuesday - Des Moines Library, Central Branch
Wednesday - Union Park
Thursday - Pete Crivaro Park
Friday - Grandview Park
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Show Your Gray's Lake Love
You may not have ever run a marathon, but if you've walked the 1.9 mile loop at Gray's Lake, you need one of these. For $5, get a sticker and proudly display your love of the lake. Available at the Gray's Lake concession stand now - get yours today!
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Dancing at the Lake
It doesn’t matter if you've got two left feet or can shake your groove thing, the new summer social dance series at Gray’s Lake Park called “Dancing at the Lake” has a little something for everyone. Thursdays, June - August starting at 7:30pm
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Free Flicks
Free Flicks is a summer-long series of outdoor movie showings throughout Des Moines area parks and facilities.

The films will be shown on our 25-foot portable screen, and will begin after sunset around 9pm. Blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged.
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Signup Online for Swimming Lessons Now!
We are pleased to announce that this year's sign up for swimming lessons will be online! Just as in previous years, class sizes are restricted. In order to get your preferred session, sign up now using the link below.
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Have More Fun for Less Money
Greater Des Moines Recreational Activity Scholarship Program(GRASP) is the program formerly known as “Experience Greater Des Moines.” The GRASP card is your ticket to reduced costs for Parks programs, as well as other community activities and programs. Income guidelines apply.
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National Park and Recreation Month Bridge Event
Come celebrate National Park and Recreation Month with us Saturday morning, July 13 on Court Avenue bridge. Have fun playing games and winning prizes while learning more about the activities and programs Des Moines Parks and Recreation offers. There is something for everyone to do at this celebration.
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Trails

Trail Management

The City of Des Moines Park and Recreation department manages and maintains 76 parks, 3,875 acres of parkland, and over 40 miles of trails.

Parks

Gray's Lake

Gray’s Lake Park has one of the busiest trails in the park system. The two-mile loop is lit to provide a beautiful, clean, and safe experience. Rent a bike, boat or stand-up paddleboard to experience more of the park.

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