Raccoon River Dog Park
2500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265
4 acres
At Raccoon River Dog Park in West Des Moines, Iowa, pups play off-leash in a fenced area with direct access to the river for swimming. Features include shade, water, benches, dog bags, parking, a small dog area, and trash cans. Watch for muddy paws after river fun.
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- Park
- Raccoon River Dog Park
- Type
- Dog park
- Location
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Coordinates
- 41.5697, -93.7561
- Size
- 4 acres
- Leash required
- No (off-leash allowed)
- Best for
- Small dogs, Reactive dogs (fenced), Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.5 / 5 (680 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.7 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:Yes
- Off-leash zone:Yes
- Small-dog area:Yes
- Benches:Yes
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:Yes
- Indoor:No
- · Off-leash zone
- · Fully fenced
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
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Dog policy
West Des Moines off-leash dog park inside Raccoon River Park — fenced w/ river swim access.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Benches
- Dog waste bags
- Parking
- Fully fenced
- Off-leash
- Small dog area
- Trash cans
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