Parks & Events
In addition to providing Des Moines residents with quality and safe drinking water, Des Moines Water Works has a number of beautiful parks where families and friends can gather to enjoy the outdoors. Whether it’s a picnic with the kids, a family reunion, or a sunset wedding, the parks are a great gathering spot with gorgeous scenery and well-maintained facilities.
Des Moines Water Works operates two parks:
- Water Works Park/Arie den Boer Arboretum
- Maffitt Reservoir
View our calendar to check out community events at the park or reserve your space now by calling 515.283.8752. For Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park concert events, please visit www.dsmwaterworkspark.com.
- Water Works Park
- Arie Den Boer Arboretum
- Maffitt Reservoir
- Weddings & Events
- Facility Rentals
- Event Calendar
- Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation
- Water Works Park Memorial Contributions
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Project H20
Learn about DMWW's voluntary program to assist low-income households in the Des Moines metro.
