Easter Lake Park
2830 Easter Lake Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320
491 acres · 5 miles of trails
Easter Lake Park in Des Moines, Iowa, encircles 178-acre Easter Lake over 491 acres, with a 5-mile trail loop for leashed dogs. Features include shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Bring water bottles.
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- Park
- Easter Lake Park
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Coordinates
- 41.5267, -93.5947
- Size
- 491 acres
- Trail miles
- 5
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.6 / 5 (820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.6 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 491 acres of room
- · 5 miles of trail
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Dog policy
Polk County 491-acre park around 178-acre lake. Leashed dogs on 5-mile trail loop.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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