16-04-2025
Park-N-Play: New mobile recreation vehicle brings park to DSM neighborhoods
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines Parks and Recreation is bringing the park to the people with its new mobile recreation vehicle, called Park-N-Play.
Des Moines launched this initiative a few weeks ago and so far, it has been well-received by the community.
The Parks and Recreation team brings the Park-N-Play vehicle to different locations across the city. Its goal is to have a park within a 10-minute walk of everybody, and this vehicle helps them achieve that.
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Amarre Negussie is a Parks and Recreation Supervisor. He said they bring the mobile recreation vehicle to locations that don't have parks or are normally overlooked when their department hosts events.
The truck is full of different activities for everyone to play with, including sports equipment, crafts, games, and more.
'Throughout the first couple weeks of the program, we've seen great participation and people are just really having a lot of fun. And it's family fun,' said Negussie.
Below is the Park-N-Play spring schedule that will go until May 17th:
Time
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
3:30 –5:30 p.m.
Willard Elementary
Park Avenue Elementary
OFF
Cattell Elementary
Sheridan Park
Rotating – Redhead Park: 3/29, 4/26, 5/24Belle Turner: 4/5, 5/3, 5/31Cheatom: 4/12, 5/10Edna Griffin: 4/19, 5/17
Their Summer schedule is below. It will start on June 9th and go through August 23rd:
Time
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Redhead Park
South Union Elementary
Belle M. Turner Park
Sheridan Park
OFF
Cheatom Park
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Willard Elementary
Park Ave Elementary
Cattell Elementary
Ruby Van Meter Park
(Rendevouz @ Riverview)
Edna K. Griffin Park
They will also host the following themed weeks:
Dates
Themes
Week 1
June 9 – June 14
Sports
Week 2
June 16 – June 21
Arts
Week 3
June 23 – June 28
Nature Adventure
Week 4
June 30 – July 5
Space Exploration
Week 5
July 7 – July 12
Superhero
Week 6
July 14 – July 19
Sports
Week 7
July 21 – July 26
Arts
Week 8
July 28 – August 2
Nature
Week 9
August 4 – August 9
Water Fun
Week 10
August 11 – August 16
Carnival
Week 11
August 18 – August 23
Beach
For more information, click here.
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