Colby Park in Windsor Heights, Iowa
Colby Park’s playground just received a whole new facelift and wow it is amazing! As you walk up, you see a large structure with two towers connected by a tunnel. This structure offers belt climbers and ropes to climb up and is perfect for the most daring of kids. There are also several slides coming from the towers. My daughter loved climbing up the tall ropes that connect to the structure and sliding into the structure.
Off to the side, you see another 5-12-year-old playground that is smaller, yet still stunning. This section offers many unique ways to climb up. A ramp also leads to the main area with multiple sensory opportunities for all abilities. The spinner with sand flowing was my favorite to watch. A turf-covered hill is next to this structure with different balance and rope features.
In the center of the playground, you will find an alpine slide which offers a new sliding experience. To climb up this slide, there is a large flat belt climber that allows kids to test their balance.
Near this slide, you will find the 2-5-year-old playground structure. This structure has several parts that focus on balance. My kids automatically wanted me to time them in a self-created obstacle course in this area. At the end of this structure, two fox dens are found. These fox den hangouts are a place for kids to escape the busyness of the playground and relax. They are created for single or double use. My kids loved the gentle rocks of these hammock-like features.
This playground is great for elementary-aged kids. If you are with children or toddlers who need more assistance, be prepared to offer lots of supervision.
Sprayground
With all of the updates, a sprayground has also been added at Colby Park. The sprayground is found just east of the main playground area. Take a look at other spraygrounds and splash pads in the Des Moines metro.
Colby Park
Colby Park is a hub of all activities in Windsor Heights. In the summer, the park hosts Night in the Heights with live music in the bandshell, along with a parking lot full of food trucks. The park also hosts movie nights throughout the summer and yoga in the park. Our family’s favorite events at Colby are both the Fall Festival and Windsor Wonderland!
Address
Colby Park is located at 6900 School St in Windsor Heights, Iowa.
Basic Park Details
Type: Places to play, places to baseball
Bathrooms: Seasonal flushable restrooms found on the east side of the Community Center
Shade: A few larger trees off to the side and a few small shade canopies on the side
Playground: 5-12 year old playground, 2-5 year old playground
Trails: Clive Greenbelt Trail runs alongside the park
Water: Sprayground is open seasonally
Official website: https://www.windsorheights.org/806/Parks-Rentals
Park Amenities
- Community Center (available for rent)
- Softball field
- Poured in rubber surfacing and turf covering
- Lots of seating for adults
- Restrooms available seasonally (far east side of Community Center)
- In-ground accessible merry-go-round
- Open grassy fields
- Large parking lot
- Charging stations/plug-ins located around the park in black boxes
- Drinking fountains and water bottle refill stations
- Musical instrument area
