Canoeing Basics ll
Youth, Adult, Senior
Start Date and Time: 05/22/2012 06:00 PM
End Date and Time: 05/22/2012 09:00 PM
Location: Gray's Lake
The classes, held at Grays Lake and local rivers, will teach the
basics of canoeing including basic strokes, small boat safety and much more. These classes are designed for both beginners and intermediate skill levels. The minimum age for this class is 10, and participants between the ages of 10-15 must have an adult 21 years or older as their class canoeing partner.
www.dmced.org
Registration Info
Canoeing Basics l
Youth, Adult, Senior
Start Date and Time: 05/24/2012 06:00 PM
End Date and Time: 05/24/2012 09:00 PM
Location: Gray's Lake
The classes, held at Grays Lake and local rivers, will teach the
basics of canoeing including basic strokes, small boat safety and much more. These classes are designed for both beginners and intermediate skill levels. The minimum age for this class is 10, and participants between the ages of 10-15 must have an adult 21 years or older as their class canoeing partner.
www.dmced.org
Registration Info
Native Plant Sale (Drop-in Anytime)
Youth, Adult, Senior
Start Date and Time: 05/25/2012 02:00 PM
End Date and Time: 05/25/2012 06:00 PM
Location: Gray's Lake Terrace, 2100 Fleur Drive
Native Landscaping uses less water, less chemicals and is lower maintenance reducing harmful impacts on our urban ponds, streams and wildlife. Visit Gray's Lake and talk to the experts on how to choose native plants suitable for different types of sites from rain gardens to dry areas. Visit to buy or sign-up to volunteer at parksvolunteer@dmgov.org
Inger Lamb
ingerlamb3@mchsi.com
Info to plan your trip
Native Plant Sale (Drop-in Anytime)
Youth, Adult, Senior
Start Date and Time: 05/26/2012 10:00 AM
End Date and Time: 05/26/2012 02:00 PM
Location: Gray's Lake Terrace, 2100 Fleur Drive
Native Landscaping uses less water, less chemicals and is lower maintenance reducing harmful impacts on our urban ponds, streams and wildlife. Visit Gray's Lake and talk to the experts on how to choose native plants suitable for different types of sites from rain gardens to dry areas. Visit to buy or sign-up to volunteer at parksvolunteer@dmgov.org
Inger Lamb
ingerlamb3@mchsi.com
Info to plan your trip
Canoeing Basics ll
Youth, Adult, Senior
Start Date and Time: 05/31/2012 06:00 PM
End Date and Time: 05/31/2012 09:00 PM
Location: Gray's Lake
The classes, held at Grays Lake and local rivers, will teach the
basics of canoeing including basic strokes, small boat safety and much more. These classes are designed for both beginners and intermediate skill levels. The minimum age for this class is 10, and participants between the ages of 10-15 must have an adult 21 years or older as their class canoeing partner.
www.dmced.org
Registration Info
Unwined
Adult, Senior
Start Date and Time: 06/01/2012 05:30 PM
End Date and Time: 06/01/2012 08:30 PM
Location: Gray's Lake
You will get to enjoy live music, free wine sampling, grilled food and bottles of wine for purchase. There is no admission for this event and will begin 5:30 – 8:30 pm. Participants are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on and enjoy a night of fun. Adult beverages are from Jasper Winery and Madhouse Brewery.
Tim Smith 248-6314 or tasmith@dmgov.org
Yoga in the Park
Youth, Adult, Senior
Start Date and Time: 06/02/2012 09:00 AM
End Date and Time: 09/29/2012 10:00 AM
Location: Gray's Lake
Yoga in the Park is back for another great summer program. Every Saturday June 2 through September 29, you will have the opportunity for free outdoor yoga classes at Gray’s Lake from 9 – 10 a.m. on the southeast lawn. Classes are perfect for all skill levels, and taught by volunteer instructors. Check out our website to see when your favorite instructor will be teaching. Follow us on Facebook for more information on a new program in July that we will be offering, called the Summer Sampler. We are very pleased to once again to partner with the Friends of Des Moines Parks to make this program happen.
Tim Smith (515-248-6314)
Moonfloat
Youth
Start Date and Time: 06/04/2012 08:30 PM
End Date and Time: 06/04/2012 11:00 PM
Location: Gray's Lake
Paddling with family and friends under the moon light is an experience you don’t want to miss! This summer there will be evening moon floats at Gray’s Lake. Participants in lighted boats will float on Gray’s Lake while enjoying the view of the pedestrian bridge and listening to the sounds of the night.
All non-gas powered boats are welcome. For those without a boat, the Gray's Lake Park concession stand offers rentals of canoes, hydro bikes and paddle boats at a rate of $6 per half hour. All boats must use lights and flashlights, which are provided free of charge.
For more information on the moon float please contact Tim Smith at 248-6314.
Canoeing Basics l
Youth, Adult, Senior
Start Date and Time: 06/07/2012 06:00 PM
End Date and Time: 06/07/2012 09:00 PM
Location: Gray's Lake
The classes, held at Grays Lake and local rivers, will teach the
basics of canoeing including basic strokes, small boat safety and much more. These classes are designed for both beginners and intermediate skill levels. The minimum age for this class is 10, and participants between the ages of 10-15 must have an adult 21 years or older as their class canoeing partner.
www.dmced.org
Registration Info
Canoeing Solo Basics
Youth, Adult, Senior
Start Date and Time: 06/12/2012 06:00 PM
End Date and Time: 06/12/2012 09:00 PM
Location: Gray's Lake
The classes, held at Grays Lake and local rivers, will teach the
basics of canoeing including basic strokes, small boat safety and much more. These classes are designed for both beginners and intermediate skill levels. The minimum age for this class is 10, and participants between the ages of 10-15 must have an adult 21 years or older as their class canoeing partner.
www.dmced.org
Registration Info
Canoeing Basics l
Youth
Start Date and Time: 06/14/2012 06:00 PM
End Date and Time: 06/21/2012 09:00 PM
Location: Gray's Lake
The classes, held at Grays Lake and local rivers, will teach the
basics of canoeing including basic strokes, small boat safety and much more. These classes are designed for both beginners and intermediate skill levels. The minimum age for this class is 10, and participants between the ages of 10-15 must have an adult 21 years or older as their class canoeing partner.
www.dmced.org
Registration Info
Unwined
Adult, Senior
Start Date and Time: 06/15/2012 05:30 PM
End Date and Time: 06/15/2012 08:30 PM
Location: Gray's Lake
You will get to enjoy live music, free wine sampling, grilled food and bottles of wine for purchase. There is no admission for this event and will begin 5:30 – 8:30 pm. Participants are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on and enjoy a night of fun. Adult beverages are from Jasper Winery and Madhouse Brewery.
Tim Smith 248-6314 or tasmith@dmgov.org
Canoeing Basics ll
Youth, Adult, Senior
Start Date and Time: 06/19/2012 06:00 PM
End Date and Time: 06/21/2012 09:00 PM
Location: Gray's Lake
The classes, held at Grays Lake and local rivers, will teach the
basics of canoeing including basic strokes, small boat safety and much more. These classes are designed for both beginners and intermediate skill levels. The minimum age for this class is 10, and participants between the ages of 10-15 must have an adult 21 years or older as their class canoeing partner.
www.dmced.org
Registration Info
Canoeing Solo Basics
Youth, Adult, Senior
Start Date and Time: 06/28/2012 06:00 PM
End Date and Time: 06/28/2012 09:00 PM
Location: Gray's Lake
The classes, held at Grays Lake and local rivers, will teach the
basics of canoeing including basic strokes, small boat safety and much more. These classes are designed for both beginners and intermediate skill levels. The minimum age for this class is 10, and participants between the ages of 10-15 must have an adult 21 years or older as their class canoeing partner.
www.dmced.org
Registration Info
Unwined
Adult, Senior
Start Date and Time: 06/29/2012 05:30 PM
End Date and Time: 06/29/2012 08:30 PM
Location: Gray's Lake
You will get to enjoy live music, free wine sampling, grilled food and bottles of wine for purchase. There is no admission for this event and will begin 5:30 – 8:30 pm. Participants are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on and enjoy a night of fun. Adult beverages are from Jasper Winery and Madhouse Brewery.
Tim Smith 248-6314 or tasmith@dmgov.org
Moonfloat
Youth
Start Date and Time: 07/03/2012 08:30 PM
End Date and Time: 07/03/2012 11:00 PM
Location: Gray's Lake
Paddling with family and friends under the moon light is an experience you don’t want to miss! Participants in lighted boats will float on Gray’s Lake while enjoying the view of the pedestrian bridge and listening to the sounds of the night.
All non-gas powered boats are welcome. For those without a boat, the Gray's Lake Park concession stand offers rentals of canoes, hydro bikes and paddle boats at a rate of $6 per half hour. All boats must use lights and flashlights, which are provided free of charge.
For more information on the moon float please contact Tim Smith at 248-6314.
Unwined
Adult, Senior
Start Date and Time: 07/13/2012 05:30 PM
End Date and Time: 07/13/2012 08:30 PM
Location: Gray's Lake
You will get to enjoy live music, free wine sampling, grilled food and bottles of wine for purchase. There is no admission for this event and will begin 5:30 – 8:30 pm. Participants are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on and enjoy a night of fun. Adult beverages are from Jasper Winery and Madhouse Brewery.
Tim Smith 248-6314 or tasmith@dmgov.org
Unwined
Adult, Senior
Start Date and Time: 07/27/2012 05:30 PM
End Date and Time: 07/27/2012 08:30 PM
Location: Gray's Lake
You will get to enjoy live music, free wine sampling, grilled food and bottles of wine for purchase. There is no admission for this event and will begin 5:30 – 8:30 pm. Participants are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on and enjoy a night of fun. Adult beverages are from Jasper Winery and Madhouse Brewery.
Tim Smith 248-6314 or tasmith@dmgov.org
Moonfloat
Youth, Adult, Senior
Start Date and Time: 08/01/2012 08:30 PM
End Date and Time: 08/01/2012 11:00 PM
Location: Gray's Lake
Paddling with family and friends under the moon light is an experience you don’t want to miss! Participants in lighted boats will float on Gray’s Lake while enjoying the view of the pedestrian bridge and listening to the sounds of the night.
All non-gas powered boats are welcome. For those without a boat, the Gray's Lake Park concession stand offers rentals of canoes, hydro bikes and paddle boats at a rate of $6 per half hour. All boats must use lights and flashlights, which are provided free of charge.
For more information on the moon float please contact Tim Smith at 248-6314.
Unwined
Adult, Senior
Start Date and Time: 08/10/2012 05:30 PM
End Date and Time: 08/10/2012 08:30 PM
Location: Gray's Lake
You will get to enjoy live music, free wine sampling, grilled food and bottles of wine for purchase. There is no admission for this event and will begin 5:30 – 8:30 pm. Participants are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on and enjoy a night of fun. Adult beverages are from Jasper Winery and Madhouse Brewery.
Tim Smith 248-6314 or tasmith@dmgov.org
Unwined
Adult, Senior
Start Date and Time: 08/24/2012 05:30 PM
End Date and Time: 08/24/2012 08:30 PM
Location: Gray's Lake
You will get to enjoy live music, free wine sampling, grilled food and bottles of wine for purchase. There is no admission for this event and will begin 5:30 – 8:30 pm. Participants are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on and enjoy a night of fun. Adult beverages are from Jasper Winery and Madhouse Brewery.
Tim Smith 248-6314 or tasmith@dmgov.org
Moonfloat
Youth, Adult, Senior
Start Date and Time: 09/29/2012 08:30 PM
End Date and Time: 09/29/2012 11:00 PM
Location: Gray's Lake
Paddling with family and friends under the moon light is an experience you don’t want to miss! Participants in lighted boats will float on Gray’s Lake while enjoying the view of the pedestrian bridge and listening to the sounds of the night.
All non-gas powered boats are welcome. For those without a boat, the Gray's Lake Park concession stand offers rentals of canoes, hydro bikes and paddle boats at a rate of $6 per half hour. All boats must use lights and flashlights, which are provided free of charge.
For more information on the moon float please contact Tim Smith at 248-6314.