Crossroads Park in West Des Moines, Iowa
Crossroads Park is a recently renovated playground in West Des Moines. This revamp features a large geometric structure that encourages kids to explore, weaving in, out, up and down throughout the structure. It is so fun as a parent to see this playground encourage kids to test their strength, balance and imagination.
This playground also features a smaller 2-5 year old structure which invites younger kids to climb and explore. Crossroads has multiple swings, featuring 2 standard swings, infant bucket seat and molded 5-12 plastic swing. There is also a modern merry go round.
Don’t forget Crossroads Park also features a skate park. My kids love bringing their roller blades, scooters, and bikes to this quieter skate park.
Address
Crossroads Park is located at 5205 Ashworth Rd in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Basic Park Details
Type: Places to play
Bathrooms: Seasonal flushable restroom (open mid April-mid Oct), water fountain
Shade: Park has many large shade trees but they do not cover the playground
Playground: 2-5 year old and 5-12 year old playground
Trails: Paved trail on north side of park
Water: None
Official website: https://www.wdm.iowa.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/14/1433
Park Amenities
- Open-air picnic shelter (available to rent)
- Open field
- Parking lot
- Backstop
- Swings (infant bucket, traditional, hard plastic bucket seat swing)
- Poured in rubber surfacing
- Six lighted tennis courts (available for rent)
- Skate park
- Benches throughout park
- Seasonal flushable restroom
Located Near Crossroads Park
Crossroads Park is uniquely located near Crossroads school. If you walk across the grassy field, the school has several other playgrounds that my kids love to check out.
If you are looking for a second playground to check out after visiting Crossroads Park, Jaycee Park (another newly renovated park) is less than one mile away at 5608 Center St. My kids love how unique this park is and I love all of the huge shade trees!
