Peony Park — Attraction in West Des Moines

Super nice park, checks all the boxes (and then some): Dedicated parking lot with plenty of parking Nice-sized shelter Public restrooms One tennis court Full-sized basketball court Wide open spaces with what appears to be a baseball/softball field backstop

Also, the two playground structures both looked to be full of functional things to do (slides and ladders of varying sorts) with a good differentiation where one was clearly for younger kids and the other would work well...

This little park is isolated, quiet and was much needed after a long drive leaving Colorado to get back to Pennsylvania. The people in the area are very friendly and motivational. We spent a few hours here with the kiddos while we sent a friend who was with us to do Uber in the area. For gas money to keep moving. Clean bathrooms, water fountains, dog friendly, concrete trail around the park for brisk walking or taking your dog for a run. Even a lil bike trail obstacle course...

This park has a bit of everything. Basketball court. Tennis court. Ballfield area. And good playground area (toddlers-elementary age) with wood chips in the ground. There is even a good size shelter with two rows of picnic tables. A grill for charcoal next to the shelter. Men's and women's public restroom. Great for walks or jogging. Hidden in a nice residential neighborhood. I don't live in this area but I envy those who do. Will diffently spot by if in...