Lauridsen Fountain
Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Lauridsen Fountain is a public splash pad inside Cowles Commons in Des Moines, Iowa. Mapped nearby: restrooms, parking, shelter / shade and drinking water. The closest other splash pad is Good Park Splash Pad, 1.2 miles away.
What's at this splash pad
Amenities come from OpenStreetMap, last checked 2026-10-28. "Not mapped yet" means nobody has added it, not that it isn't there.
Before you go
- Pack water shoes. Splash pad surfaces get slippery and hot.
- Bring sunscreen, a towel and a change of clothes. Swim diapers are required at most pads.
- Most pads are push-button or motion-activated and shut off in storms.
- More tips: what to bring · safety tips
Questions about Lauridsen Fountain
Is Lauridsen Fountain free?
We don't have a price listed. Most splash pads in city parks are free to use, but some charge a small fee or require a pass. Check with the park before you go.
Does Lauridsen Fountain have restrooms?
Yes. Public restrooms are mapped about 400 ft from the splash pad.
When is Lauridsen Fountain open?
Most outdoor splash pads in Iowa open around Memorial Day weekend and close around Labor Day. Each parks department sets its own dates and daily hours, and pads can close for weather or maintenance.
Where is Lauridsen Fountain?
It's in Des Moines, IA at Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309. Use the directions button above for turn-by-turn directions.
What other splash pads are near Lauridsen Fountain?
The closest is Good Park Splash Pad in Des Moines (1.2 miles). See all splash pads in Des Moines.