Western Gateway Park Runnels Water Feature
1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
Western Gateway Park Runnels Water Feature is a public splash pad in Des Moines, Iowa. The closest other splash pad is Lauridsen Fountain, 0.7 miles away. Interactive runnel water feature downtown that reopened after renovation in 2025.
What's at this splash pad
Details from dsmpartnership.com and parents' reports, checked 2026-10-28. "Not mapped yet" means we haven't confirmed 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 Western Gateway Park Runnels Water Feature
Is Western Gateway Park Runnels Water Feature 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 Western Gateway Park Runnels Water Feature have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped near this splash pad yet. Many parks have them, so check on arrival or let us know if you spot some.
When is Western Gateway Park Runnels Water Feature 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 Western Gateway Park Runnels Water Feature?
It's in Des Moines, IA at 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA. Use the directions button above for turn-by-turn directions.
What other splash pads are near Western Gateway Park Runnels Water Feature?
The closest is Lauridsen Fountain in Des Moines (0.7 miles). See all splash pads in Des Moines.