Arie den Boer Arboretum — Attraction in Des Moines

The little arboretum that’s hidden inside the Des Moines Water Works Park. Most of the year, there’s probably not much reason to visit the Arle den Boer, however, when it gets busy during the 1-2 weeks when the various flowering trees bloom. Although most of the varieties are of crabapple trees (instead of cherry blossom), the blooms are still amazing looking. It’s a wonderful place to take photos of “spring” and plenty of people will be taking photos during peak bloom. Definitely the best place to view flowering trees bloom...

It’s a good place for photo session esp when the trees are blooming. I wish they had more parking spots and then more public restrooms, there was just one that I saw. It may get a little crowded- folks taking pics so pls be patient. But in general it’s an Okay place to stop by if you’re in Des...

This is such a beautiful place to visit in the spring and fall. In the spring the trees are all blooming and in the fall they are full of berries. There is also a gazebo. It is located right across from Gray's Lake and near...