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Family- and kid-friendly outdoor opportunities put roses in the cheeks and promote a good night's sleep for everyone. Check out our listings for amusement parks, playgrounds, gardens, boat and train rides, farms and farmer's markets, nature centers, zoos, ski slopes, and more.Fort Des Moines Museum & Educational CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 75 East Army Post Road, Des Moines, IA |
Doanes ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 541 South Pleasant Hill Boulevard, Des Moines, IA Doanes Park's 43 acres boast two playgrounds, open shelters, tennis courts, soccer and baseball fields, and a Youth Center that offers recreational programming for youth and the communit...
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Copper Creek Lake ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: Highway 163 & Copper Creek Drive, Des Moines, IA Copper Creek Lake Park features a lighted trail around the 40-acre lake, a playground, and a shelter with electricity that can be rented for private events. Visitors can fish from the shorel...
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Plaza Lanes Family Sports ComplexParent rating: ![]() Location: 2701 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA In addition to state-of-the-art bowling and tavern-style dining options, Plaza Lanes also now offers an outdoor volleyball arena. Parties: Plaza Lanes offers basic ($9.95/child) ... |
Best Dairy Farms in the USParent rating: ![]() Location: Nationwide Need to com-MOO-ne with nature? Meet a few cows and learn where milk and ice cream come from? We've got a great national list, and we'd love to hear about your favorites, too! Arizona<... |
Best Places for Blueberry PickingParent rating: ![]() Location: Nationwide Packed with antioxidants, the mighty blueberry has the added advantage of being bite-sized and sweet. What's not to love? And there's nothing better than one that's fresh picked! Check... |
Six FlagsParent rating: ![]() Location: Nationwide Six Flags is the world's largest regional theme park company with 19 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. |
Best Merry-Go-Rounds in the USParent rating: ![]() Location: Nationwide Brass rings are mostly things of the past, but carousels are still giddy fun for little ones who like motion. Where are the best in the US? We've got a list, of course! Atlanta, GA<... |







