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.
- 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
DSMH20 - DMWW Blog
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Project H20
Learn about DMWW's voluntary program to assist low-income households in the Des Moines metro.
