Lions Park and Wading Pool is big and shady, with several playground elements and a wading pool. There is a separate toddler playground and a special toddler/adult swing so you can face your baby.
Information:
Name: Lions Park and Wading Pool
Address: 72nd Street and Aurora Avenue Urbandale, IA 50322
Type: Places to play and places to get wet
Bathrooms: Yes
Shade: Yes, shaded shelter and shaded playground
Playground: Yes
Trails: No
Water: Yes, wading pool
Other notes: Basketball court, tennis court, grill, reserve-able shelter. Separate toddler playground. Cool new swing where the parent and baby swing are attached. Little free library and public art nearby.
Official Website: http://www.urbandale.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Lions-Park-24 & http://www.urbandale.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Lions-Park-Seasonal-Wading-Pool-51
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Pictures:
![[Photo courtesy of Urbandale Parks and Rec]](https://outdoorfun.desmoinesparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2-4.bmp)
![[Photo courtesy of Urbandale Parks and Rec]](https://outdoorfun.desmoinesparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Path-7.bmp)
![[Photo courtesy of Urbandale Parks and Rec]](https://outdoorfun.desmoinesparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/3-1.bmp)
[Photo courtesy of Urbandale Parks and Rec]
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