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Gray's Lake Park

2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA
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4.5 of 5 stars 22 Reviews
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Des Moines, Iowa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Wonderful city outdoor center. Food offerings would be nice. More

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Des Moines, Iowa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Gray's lake has become a great place for families between the walking trails, beach, docks, boat rental, playground, and chance to take kids fishing all in one spot this is a go to place. During the summer they play family movies outside on the grass. There is always large numbers of people around so I've never felt unsafe taking my... More

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West Des Moines, Iowa
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
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Come alone with your ipod, walking partners or stroller and the kids. This park has biking and boats to rent for a fee. There is a beach thats as nice as a "free" beach can be. A lot of people come from downtown to get their lunch time walk in or just to picinic. All types of people are there... More

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Bettendorf, Iowa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Great place to get in a good walk, run or bike ride. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

I love coming and walking around Gray's very pretty at night when the lights come on from the bridge. There is also a small park area where children can play right next to the beach area, even though we never swim just because water always looks really filthy and nasty we go to Easter Lake Beach and swim. All in... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

love this walk about 2 miles around lake ---nice walk @ night too. bridge accross is beautifuly lite up . More

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Des Moines, Iowa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

A two-mile trail loops around the clear, clean lake that is surrounded by natural grasses plus annual and perennial plantings and some old-growth trees. You can see downtown in the background--you can easily walk there from the lake. Go early in the morning on a nice day and it is quiet and meditative. Late at night it can be noisy.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012
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This park features a nice walking route around the lake, a place where you can rent a canoe, picnic areas, and a small swimming area. It can get pretty busy in nice weather with dog walkers, bikes, runners, and people walking. The bridge has decorative lighting. More

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Des Moines
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012
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Very scenic, with a sidewalk that allows you to walk around the lake, pretty popular spot, you can rent paddle boats and canoe's there is a concession stand, a beach area, lots of people playing volleyball, catch, etc. Great place to bring the family and pets More

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Huxley, Iowa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

this is a really nice park. Great for walking, has a beach - not sure if you are supposed to swim there or not unless you are in the HyVee Triathalon, but it is a great place. More

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