Ashby Park and Wading Pool is a popular park with lots of options – a large wading pool with sprayers, two playgrounds, and a small nature trail.
Information:
Name: Ashby Park and Wading Pool
Address: 3200 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
Type: Places to play, places to take a walk, and places to get wet
Bathrooms: Yes
Shade: Yes, partially shaded pool and shaded shelter
Playground: Yes
Trails: Yes, dirt trail
Water: Yes, wading pool with fountains
Other notes: Backstop, grill, rain garden, tennis courts, and reservable shelter. Specific toddler size playground. Baby swings.
Official Website: http://www.dmgov.org/Departments/Parks/Pages/Ashby.aspx
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![[Photo courtesy of Des Moines Parks and Rec]](https://outdoorfun.desmoinesparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Ashby2new.jpg)
![[Photo courtesy of Des Moines Parks and Rec]](https://outdoorfun.desmoinesparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Ashby1new.jpg)
[Photo courtesy of Des Moines Parks and Rec]
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