Witmer Park — Attraction in Des Moines

Nice neighborhood park. Some off street parking spaces on Witmer parkway/34th St. The walking trail has been updated and is smooth around the perimeter loop and over to the two tennis courts. There is some sidewalk that turns into gravel to walk along the pond, then some landscaping steps up the middle area where you can join the perimeter loop. There are three remaining swings in the center of the park, no other play equipment. However, if you want a large open grassy area for activities, this would be a good place. Several benches and picnic areas, too. Otherwise nice and quiet yet somewhat...

Good play options for big kids and little kids. It does not have much shade in the summer and gets quite hot in the summer. It is windy also since it is on top of the hill so bring hats for breezy days. I loved the wildflowers along the walking trails of the park. They brought excellent birds and beautiful insect variety. I was beyond disappointed when the city sprayed all the beautiful flowers this summer. The plants were burned and dead by August. The diverse birds have left the area and the pond is now covered in duck weed...

It's a parking lot next to a cesspool. At least they put a fountain in the mess, though that just kind of spreads the smell. What wildlife resides often makes strange noises or have extra appendages. Ever seen a blue robin, it will change you on the inside. Wear protective equipment when strolling the field behind the rusty playground equipment as it is littered with feeces of animal properties. Great place...