$Des Moines
Bar & Grill
Rated 4.5 out of 5 on Google
Small craft brewery serving drafts in a casual beer hall & pub grub in its rustic restaurant.
1514 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
Park
Water Works Park
2201 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, Iowa
- Hours
- Open 6 AM to 10 PM on Tuesdays All hours
- Parking
- Designated parking areas only; no parking on the grass.
Source: dmww.com, checked October 1, 2026
Plan your visit
- Hours
Opening hours by day Monday 6 AM - 10 PM Tuesday 6 AM - 10 PM Wednesday 6 AM - 10 PM Thursday 6 AM - 10 PM Friday 6 AM - 10 PM Saturday 6 AM - 10 PM Sunday 6 AM - 10 PM Park open 6 AM to 10 PM. The trails can be used after park hours if you stay on the trail.
- Parking
- Designated parking areas only; no parking on the grass.
- Address
2201 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, Iowa
DirectionsLeaflet © OpenStreetMap contributors- Est. visit time
- 30 min - 2hOur estimate for a park, not a figure from Water Works Park.
About Water Works Park
15,000-acre green space offering running, biking, bird-watching, fishing, boat rentals, and winter activities including Jolly Holidays Lights display.
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Happening here and nearby
Upcoming events at Water Works Park and within two miles, soonest first.
- Fri, Oct 9Pumpkins After Dark: Jack-O-Lanterns Come Alive!At this venue
- Sat, Oct 10Pumpkins After Dark: Jack-O-Lanterns Come Alive!At this venue
- Sun, Oct 11Pumpkins After Dark: Jack-O-Lanterns Come Alive!At this venue
- Fri, Oct 16Pumpkins After Dark: Jack-O-Lanterns Come Alive!At this venue
- Sat, Oct 17Pumpkins After Dark: Jack-O-Lanterns Come Alive!At this venue
- Sun, Oct 18Pumpkins After Dark: Jack-O-Lanterns Come Alive!At this venue
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Common questions about Water Works Park.
What is Water Works Park?
15,000-acre green space offering running, biking, bird-watching, fishing, boat rentals, and winter activities including Jolly Holidays Lights display.
Where is Water Works Park located?
Water Works Park is at 2201 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, Iowa. The map on this page gives directions.
What are Water Works Park's hours?
Monday 6 AM - 10 PM, Tuesday 6 AM - 10 PM, Wednesday 6 AM - 10 PM, Thursday 6 AM - 10 PM, Friday 6 AM - 10 PM, Saturday 6 AM - 10 PM, Sunday 6 AM - 10 PM. Park open 6 AM to 10 PM. The trails can be used after park hours if you stay on the trail. Source: dmww.com, checked October 1, 2026.
Where do you park for Water Works Park?
Designated parking areas only; no parking on the grass. Source: dmww.com, checked October 1, 2026.
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Within 10 miles, closest first. Distances are straight-line.
Hotels near Water Works Park
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown1.2 mi
- Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton1.4 mi
- Des Lux Hotel1.6 mi
Straight-line distance, within 2 miles. Check the route before you walk it.
Dining Nearby
Restaurants within two miles, closest first
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2716 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, USA
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