McHenry Park and Sprayground – Des Moines, Iowa
McHenry Park and Sprayground is really unique and fun – the sprayground drains to a little manmade play stream so bring something small to float down it. There is a conventional playset as well as a ‘natural’ playground with logs to climb and play on. The paved trail runs beside it, with an overlook of downtown and the lake.
Information:
Name: McHenry Park and Sprayground
Address: 1012 Oak Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
Type: Places to play, take a walk, and get wet
Bathrooms: Yes
Shade: Yes, shaded shelter and partially shaded playground
Playground: Yes
Trails: Yes, paved
Water: Yes, sprayground and play creek
Other notes: Backstop, grill, sprayground, scenic overlook. The sprayground drains to a little manmade play stream. Reservable shelter.
Official Website: http://www.dmgov.org/Departments/Parks/Pages/McHenry.aspx
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Other things nearby of note:
- Connected by trail to Riverview Park
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Pictures:
![[Photo courtesy of Des Moines Parks and Rec]](http://outdoorfun.desmoinesparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/McHenry2new.jpg)
[Photo courtesy of Des Moines Parks and Rec]
![[Photo courtesy of Des Moines Parks and Rec]](http://outdoorfun.desmoinesparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/McHenry1new.jpg)
[Photo courtesy of Des Moines Parks and Rec]
![[Photo Courtesy Of Urbandale Parks And Rec]](https://outdoorfun.desmoinesparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Path-6.bmp)
![[Photo Courtesy Of Urbandale Parks And Rec]](https://outdoorfun.desmoinesparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/timberline-east-open-space-park-urbandale-iowa.jpg)
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