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Greenwood–Ashworth Park
4500 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
Metropark🪢 Leash required
75 acres · 2 miles of trails
⭐ 4.7
920 reviews
Greenwood–Ashworth Park in Des Moines, Iowa, spans 75 historic acres with paved paths and lagoons for leashed dogs. It provides shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Paths are smooth for easy walks.
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- Park
- Greenwood–Ashworth Park
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Coordinates
- 41.5903, -93.6831
- Size
- 75 acres
- Trail miles
- 2
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (920 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.1 / 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
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
7.1/ 10
Great vibes
- · ★ 4.7 from 920 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
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Dog policy
Des Moines historic 75-acre park — leashed dogs on paved paths + lagoons.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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