Mac Rae Park

1021 Davis Avenue

Mac Rae Enclosed Shelter

Mac Rae Enclosed Shelter

Inside of Mac Rae Enclosed Shelter

Inside of Mac Rae Enclosed Shelter

Established in the late 1800s along with four other parks, MacRae is located on a bluff overlooking the Raccoon River and has a commanding view of Downtown Des Moines. Also located in the higher portion of the park is one of the few remaining savanna remnants in Iowa. The park has an enclosed shelter that can be reserved for events, a lagoon with water feature, tennis courts and playground. An open-air shelter is also available on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Amenities

  • Picnic Tables
  • Grills
  • Restrooms
  • Enclosed Shelter
  • Open Shelter
  • Playground Equipment
  • Two Tennis Court
  • Ice Skating
  • Pond, Lagoon with Fountain
  • Off-Street Parking

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City of Des Moines, Iowa
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