How is Easter Lake Park rated?

Easter Lake Park in Des Moines, Iowa has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 518 reviews.

Updated August 16, 2026

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Easter Lake Park

Park · Des Moines, Iowa

4.5(518 reviews)

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Great conditions todayBarbecue grillCycling lanesGender-neutral restroomPicnic tables

Editor's Notes

Easter Lake Park is a park in Des Moines, Iowa. Free parking, restrooms, gender-neutral restrooms, picnic tables, grills, slides, swings and a playground on site; visitors come for hiking and picnicking. The site is wheelchair-accessible, dog-friendly and kid-friendly.

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Weather at Easter Lake Park

H: 87° L: 63°

Sunny

81°

Feels like 84°

Precipitation

Humidity

67%

Wind

5 mph

UV Index

0.2

Water Conditions:

🏊Perfect for swimming

12 AM

68°

3 AM

66°

6 AM

64°

9 AM

68°

12 PM

83°

3 PM

87°

6 PM

83°

9 PM

74°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Easter Lake Park?: Easter Lake Park is a park in Des Moines, Iowa.
Can you swim at Easter Lake Park?: There is no fixed answer for Easter Lake Park: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Easter Lake Park in Des Moines, Iowa. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
How is Easter Lake Park rated?: Easter Lake Park in Des Moines, Iowa has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 518 reviews.

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›Weekday mornings (8–10 AM) are typically less crowded
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›Avoid holiday weekends for a quieter experience

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Location & Contact

2830 Easter Lake Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320

Des Moines, Iowa 50320

Phone

+1 515-323-5300

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