• 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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  • Get Ready to Get Dirty!

    Hosted by the Iowa Games and Des Moines Parks and Recreation, the Mud Run is back at James Cownie Soccer Complex June 15. This event has a little something for everyone ages 5 and up from the Little Muddy Buddy Trot to the 1 and 3 Mile Fun runs.

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  • Bald Eagles in Des Moines

    Check out this informative video about the the Bald Eagles that visit Gray's Lake Park and downtown Des Moines. Host Pat Schlarbaum explains nesting, coloring, activity and prime viewing locations around the city.

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  • Mark Your Calendars

    It's going to be another great Bike Month in Des Moines! The DM Bike collective has lots of events planned. Click the link below for all the details.

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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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  • Report to the Community 2012

    Des Moines Parks and Recreation is pleased to provide residents with “Report to the Community 2012.” This report provides a high level overview of many of the department’s significant accomplishments over the past year.

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ADULT LEAGUE SPORTS 

 

Des Moines Parks and Recreation offers competitive, recreational and leisure leagues for men, women and coed teams.  Anyone can form a team from work, church, social group or neighborhood.  Some families and other social groups have been active in multiple sports leagues for generations.  All adult sports leagues are team registered with official rosters for up to twenty players; individuals who are not on teams are encouraged to call the Leisure Sports Office and place their name on our player-referral list which is made available to team managers needing extra players.  Leagues are filled on a first-come, first-served basis; early registration is encouraged as some leagues fill up fast.  Awards are presented to league champions in each sport with tournament play offered at the season's end.  All sports programs listed below use certified officials and have well established reputations for quality play. 

 

Click on Sports Registration Schedule to view registration periods for all City of Des Moines league sports.

 

Click on the appropriate links below for detailed information and applications for the sport of your choice.

TOURNAMENTS

Adult Summer Softball

Adult Fall Softball

Adult Flag Football

Adult Basketball

Adult Indoor Wiffle Ball

Adult Tennis

 

Please contact us during office hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at (515) 237-1386 or email us.

 

Click on League Standings to view standings for all sports leagues currently playing.

 

During inclement weather, please call the WEATHER HOTLINE at (515) 256-2434 before scheduled games.

 

Additional Recreation Programs:                                                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                                                        

Four Mile Community Center (Walking Club/Weight & Fitness Room/Open Gym/Table Tennis/Aerobics/Tae Kwon Do)

Pioneer-Columbus Community Center (Weight & Fitness Room/Open Gym/Takraw/Tae Kwon Do)