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Easter Lake Park
Park · Des Moines, Iowa
Cool 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
48°F, Clear · H 68° / L 46° · 4% chance of rain3-day forecast
H: 68° L: 46°
Clear
48°
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Feels like 46°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
72%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
12 AM
51°
3 AM
48°
6 AM
47°
9 AM
51°
12 PM
64°
3 PM
68°
6 PM
62°
9 PM
56°
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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Location & Contact
💡 Best times & visiting tips
- ›Weekday mornings (8–10 AM) are typically less crowded
- ›Check the forecast 2–3 days ahead for best planning
- ›Avoid holiday weekends for a quieter experience
Features & amenities
Highlights
⭐ Picnics
Accessibility
♿ Wheelchair accessible entrance♿ Wheelchair accessible parking lot♿ Wheelchair accessible restroom♿ Wheelchair accessible seating
Amenities
🍖 Barbecue grill🚴 Cycling lanes🚻 Gender-neutral restroom🧺 Picnic tables🚻 Public restroom🏪 Slides🏪 Swings🏐 Volleyball court
Family & Children
👶 Good for kids👶 Good for kids birthday👶 Kid-friendly activities👶 Kid-friendly hikes👶 Playground
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