• 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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Group tennis lesson being taught at McCollum Tennis ComplexNon-Fee Based Tennis Program

 

The Des Moines Parks and Recreation department will be offering free tennis lesson through the United States Tennis Association (USTA) National Junior Tennis League (NJTL) program for children ages 9 to 14.  The traveling instructional lessons require no pre-registration, simply show up five minutes before the lessons begin and your child may attend.  The instructor will bring all the necessary equipment.  Emphasis is on tennis as an introductory sport.  Children should wear tennis or gym shoes while participating on the tennis course. 

 

USTA Tennis Program & Schedule Information

 

Girl in wheelchair playing tennis at McCollum Tennis ComplexFee Based Tennis Programs

 

The Des Moines Park and Recreation department offers many other exciting tennis programs for all ages.  Click on the appropriate link below for more details on tennis programs or to find registration forms for lessons offered this year.

 

QuickStart Tennis Programs (Ages 5 through 10)

Youth Tennis in the Park (Ages 11 - 14) 

Tennis Court Locations

 

Tennis Courts can be found in 18 of the parks within the the Des Moines park's system; two of which are classified as sports complexes. Each sport complex boosts 12 lighted laykold courts open to the public with water and restrooms available.  Birdland Sports Complex is located at 2100 Saylor Road (off Birdland Drive near 6th Avenue), Des Moines, Iowa 50313.  The Waveland Sports Complex is located at 4822 Observatory Road, Des Moines, IA 50311.  For a map of all 84 tennis courts found in the Greater Des Moines area click here.

 

Des Moines Tennis Court Listing