Places to hike
Brown’s Woods Forest Preserve – West Des Moines, Iowa
Brown’s Woods Forest Preserve has a great little gravel loop for younger kids, with more
creek splashing
Madrid
Ledges State Park – Madrid, Iowa
Ledges State Park has some of the prettiest scenery in the area, with unique, shallow
Grimes
Beaverbrooke Park – Grimes, Iowa
Beaverbrooke Park has a playset and freestanding exercise equipment, with access to a paved walking
Places to play
Walnut Creek Regional Park – Urbandale, Iowa
Walnut Creek Regional Park has fun little climbing trees, a playground, and paved trail winding
Places to hike
Southwoods Park – West Des Moines, Iowa
Southwoods Park is a hidden gem – there is a short paved trail that loops