Gray's Lake Park
2101 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
100 acres · 1.9 miles of trails
Nestled around a 100-acre lake in Des Moines, Gray's Lake Park offers shaded paths, water access, parking, restrooms, and trash cans for leashed dogs. The 1.9-mile trail circles the water, ideal for leisurely walks. Keep dogs leashed at all times.
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- Park
- Gray's Lake Park
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Coordinates
- 41.5664, -93.6386
- Size
- 100 acres
- Trail miles
- 1.9
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (4,810 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.2 / 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
- · ★ 4.7 from 4,810 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 100 acres of room
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Dog policy
Des Moines's iconic 100-acre lake with 1.9-mile trail. Leashed dogs welcome.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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