West Des Moines Parks & Recreation / Aquatic Centers

Shop local and support young creators!🎨✨

Join us THIS EVENING from 5–8 pm for the Youth Handmade Market! While you're enjoying the Valley Junction Farmers Market, stop by the Valley Junction Activity Center (217 5th Street) to browse and shop a fantastic variety of unique, handmade items created entirely by talented local youth vendors.

Come find a one-of-a-kind treasure and cheer on our community's next generation of makers! 🛍️👋

We are currently performing essential maintenance on the Raccoon River Park playground surfacing. To ensure the new material cures properly, these areas require 24 hours to set. Please respect all barriers and refrain from using the equipment until 9:00 a.m. this Friday. We appreciate your patience and cooperation in keeping our community play spaces safe and ready for everyone to enjoy!

𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐤𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟗!

We have an incredible summer lineup packed with FREE live music, FREE outdoor movies, and a rotating schedule of your favorite local food trucks and sweet treats!

Take a look at what we have planned for you:
📅 6/19: Flying Silos (Music) + Roadside Tacos & Outside Scoop Ankeny
📅 6/26: Zootopia 2 (Movie) + Liza’s Sushi & More & Loudi's Ice Cream
📅 7/17: Suede (Music) + Kulinary Khaos Food Truck & Home Sweet Cone Ice Cream
📅 7/24: Jurassic World Rebirth (Movie) + Yanni's & Sweet Swirls Ice Cream
📅 8/21: Juniper Street (Music) + Fruits N Such & Beverly Ann's of Saylorville
📅 8/28: Lilo & Stitch live action (Movie) + The Toasted Cone

🎵 Music acts hit the stage from 8–10 pm (Food starts at 7 pm + alcohol sales available!)

🍿 Movies start at sunset (Food at 7 pm + free popcorn!)

Gather your lawn chairs, blankets, and your favorite people. We’ll see you there! 🙌

ℹ️ Details about alcohol sales and venue policies can be found at the link in the comments.

This event wouldn't be possible without our wonderful sponsor, West Bank Strong! Come early to the concerts to get a special West Bank coozie, perfect for your cold beverage of choice (while supplies last)!

Due to the incoming weather, Traveling Tales at Wild Rose Park has been moved indoors to the WDM City Hall Council Chambers (4200 Mills Civic Parkway)! It will still run from 10:30 - 11:15 AM. We hope to see you there! West Des Moines Parks & Recreation / Aquatic Centers City of West Des Moines - Government

🏐 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞! 🏐
Grab your team and get ready for some fun in the sand! This adult league is non-officiated (call your own games) and includes a 7-match round-robin schedule, followed by an end-of-season tournament. Choose your level of play: Power “A” (most competitive) or Power “C” (more casual). Tuesday or Thursday leagues are available.

Coed leagues allow no more than three participants of either gender on the court at any time, regardless of team size.

📍 Location: Valley View Park Sand Courts (101 South 88th Street)
🗓️ Season: July 7 - August 27
💵 Fee: $175 per team
🧾 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐲 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟒: teamsideline.com/WestDesMoines

We are partnering with West Des Moines Human Services for a Canned Goods Drive on Tuesday and Wednesday to help restock their pantry shelves for local families.

For every 3 unexpired, non-perishable food items you donate, you will receive a coupon for 50% off a single admission to Valley View or Holiday Aquatic Centers.

📋 The Donation Rules:
-1 Coupon for every 3 items donated.
-Maximum of 3 coupons per household/donation.
-Please ensure all food donations are unexpired and non-perishable.

📍 In-Person Drop-Off Locations:
You can drop off your items at any of these four locations:
-WDM Human Services: 139 6th Street
-Parks and Rec Administrative Office: 4200 Mills Civic Parkway
-Holiday Aquatic Center: 1701 Railroad Avenue
-Valley View Aquatic Center: 255 81st Street

📲 Prefer to Donate Online?
If you can't make it to a drop-off site but still want to support the drive, you can use the QR codes on the graphic to give instantly:
- Cash Donation: Contributes directly to human services funding.
- Amazon Wishlist: Purchases the exact items most needed right now.

Thank you for supporting our community and helping us restock the pantry!

6/12: There will be no Family Night at Holiday Aquatic Center this evening due to make-up swim lessons. Family Night will now be at Valley View Aquatic Center from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Bring the whole family and make a splash! 💦☀️

6/11 @ 4:00PM: Valley View Aquatic Center will be open for lap swim & current walking from 5:30-6:30p and open swim from 6:30-8p. Holiday swim lessons will take place as scheduled.

Update! Due to the incoming weather, Traveling Tales at Willow Springs Park has been moved indoors to the WDM City Hall Council Chambers (4200 Mills Civic Parkway)! It will still run from 10:30 - 11:15 AM. We hope to see you there! West Des Moines Parks & Recreation City of West Des Moines - Government