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Municipal Cemetary Decoration Removal
Friends and relatives who have decorated gravesitesin any Des Moines Municipal Cemeteary with items they would like to keep must remove them by no later than February 29 or they will be discarded. Click below for details.
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Sports Sign Up Now Available at Two Locations
You now have two convenient locations to register for Des Moines Park and Recreation sports programs. Forms will be accepted at either our main administration office located at 3226 University or Four Mile Community Center at 3711 Easton Boulevard.
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Registration Schedule
2012 Winter Games
Des Moines Winter Games February 3 - 5! Space is limited so sign up today!

Pond Hockey and Ice Fishing have been cancelled, but all other events are on.
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Attention Dog Lovers:
We want your feedback! Please take a few minutes to answer our quick survey about Ewing Dog Park. Your input will help us make decisions about possible future facilities.
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Trails

Trail Management

The City of Des Moines Park and Recreation department manages and maintains 72 parks, 3,225 acres of parkland, and 40 miles of trails.

Parks

Gray's Lake

Gray’s Lake Park is one of the busiest trails in the park systems. The two-mile trail encircling the lake is lit and equipped with emergency phones, providing a beautiful, clean, and safe outdoor experience.

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